Road collapse in southern China kills 36, reports state media
The collapsed section about 17.9 meters in length, was triggered by heavy rain, causing 23 vehicles to plunge.
Thu May 02 2024
19 dead after road cave-in in south China's Guangdong
The cave-in area measures 184.3 square metres on a section of the Meizhou-Dabu Expressway.
Wed May 01 2024
Floods swamp southern China, spark extreme weather fears
Record-breaking rains, sparking worries about the region's defenses against bigger deluges induced by extreme weather events.
Mon Apr 22 2024
Flights cancelled, work suspended as typhoon Koinu grinds towards Taiwan
Taiwanese airlines cancelled 87 domestic flights, while 25 international ones were also cancelled, the transport ministry said.
Wed Oct 04 2023
Southern China drenched, many flights cancelled as rain storms pound region
Flooding in parts of Fujian province during the past two days forced the evacuation of nearly 300,000 people.
Thu Sep 07 2023
Flights cancelled, businesses shut in Hong Kong, Guangdong as Typhoon Saola nears
Three tropical cyclones have formed in the northwest Pacific Ocean and South China Sea.
Fri Sep 01 2023
China issues highest typhoon warning as Saola moves towards Hong Kong
Typhoon Saola crawled closer to southeastern coastline, threatening Hong Kong and other major manufacturing hubs in neighbouring Guangdong.
Thu Aug 31 2023
Typhoon Talim leaves behind crushed vehicles, beached whale in southern China
Nearly 230,000 people in Guangdong were evacuated before the storm struck.
Tue Jul 18 2023
Typhoon Talim expected to smash into China late Monday
The typhoon was expected to increase in intensity to become "severe" by the time it makes landfall at night.
Mon Jul 17 2023
China retrieves dozen bodies after Typhoon Chaba sinks ship
Maritime authorities of the southern province of Guangdong were stepping up efforts to identify the bodies, suspected to have drowned.
Mon Jul 04 2022
Dongguan becomes latest city in China's Guangdong to be hit by COVID-19
The Delta variant of COVID-19 has dominated infections in the provincial upsurge, the first time it has hit China.
Mon Jun 21 2021
China arrests at least 10 at sea; Hong Kong media say suspects fleeing to Taiwan
The Guangdong Coast Guard said on its social media platform late on Wednesday the people on the boat were arrested on Aug. 23.
Thu Aug 27 2020
Eight Chinese doctors arrive in Malaysia to help fight COVID-19
Eight medical professionals from China have arrived in the country to assist the Ministry of Health in the fight against COVID-19, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Sat Apr 18 2020
Train services affected as Typhoon Khanun approaches South China
Train services will be affected from Saturday as the 20th typhoon of this year, Typhoon Khanun, is expected to make landfall on southern China's Hainan or Guangdong provinces this weekend.
Sat Oct 14 2017
China activates emergency response mechanism for Typhoon Mawar
Civil affairs departments in southern provinces including Fujian and Guangdong should remain on duty around the clock.
Sun Sep 03 2017
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024