25 killed in lightning, hailstorms in East India
Similar deaths have been reported from the state over the past two days.
Fri Apr 11 2025
Cyclone rains in Brazil's south kill 22, leave cities completely flooded
Dozens of homes had their roofs damaged by a hailstorm and hundreds of people are without contact in Rio Grande do Sul.
Wed Sep 06 2023
Spanish toddler dies after being hit by giant hailstone
Fist-sized hailstones up to 4 inches in diameter rained down on an area around the village causing injuries to around 50 people.
Thu Sep 01 2022
Hailstorm damages 40 houses in Kampung Kebun Bunga
The heavy rain was also accompanied by a small whirlwind which caused dozens of roofs of the villagers' houses to be blown away.
Fri Jan 28 2022
Polar blast grounds flights, shuts highways in New Zealand
A state of emergency was declared for southern and eastern areas of Wellington.
Tue Jun 29 2021
78 dead, 200 badly hurt in extreme weather in eastern China
Hurricane-force winds, freak hailstorms, pounding rain and a tornado killed 78 people in China's eastern province of Jiangsu on Thursday.
Thu Jun 23 2016
Hail can occur three times a year - Madius
Hail is not an unusual phenomenon, but it's very rare in our country.
Sun Jun 19 2016
Heat islands in KL possible cause of hailstorm
The moist conditions and phenomenon of wind updraft produce water droplets which form ice lumps which can no longer be supported by the wind.
Sat Jun 04 2016
Hailstorm strikes Bukit Jalil
A freak hailstorm wreaked havoc in several areas in Bukit Jalil this evening, with trees uprooted in Technology Park Malaysia.
Fri Jun 03 2016
S.Korea braces for tough US trade talks, liberal party issues caution
Seoul will work closely with the US for a mutually beneficial solution, prioritising national interest, says Han Duck-soo.
Mon Apr 21 2025
Netflix shares rise as rosy outlook calms investors' nerves amid tariff fears
Netflix reassures investors that it could withstand any economic downturn amid a tariff laden economic climate.
Mon Apr 21 2025
China sanctions US congress members, officials and NGO heads
China warns any US misstep on Hong Kong will face firm, reciprocal countermeasures, says foreign ministry spokesperson.
Mon Apr 21 2025
How to take the most from the present De-Facto peace period in Armenia-Azerbaijan relations
The Antalya Diplomacy Forum presents rare opportunity for trilateral engagement among foreign ministers of three South Caucasian countries.
Mon Apr 21 2025
Tariff deal talks to dominate IMF-World Bank meetings this week
Policymakers to gauge damage from Trump's tariff barrage.
Mon Apr 21 2025
World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab steps down as Chair
The Board appoints Vice Chairman Peter Brabeck-Letmathe as interim Chair and establishes a search committee to identify permanent successor.
Mon Apr 21 2025
Japan to voice concern over US trade deal inconsistency, PM Ishiba says
Japan PM voices "grave concern" over inconsistency between the deal and President Donald Trump's latest automobile tariffs.
Mon Apr 21 2025
China stops buying LNG from US, replaces with gas from neighbouring countries
China compensated for the loss of LNG volumes by increasing purchases from its regional neighbours.
Mon Apr 21 2025
China warns countries against striking trade deals with US at its expense
China is determined and capable of safeguarding its own rights and interests, the ministry said.
Mon Apr 21 2025
South Korea finds 'Made in Korea' breaches intended to avoid US tariffs
Customs uncovers US$20.81 million in country-of-origin violations, mainly involving foreign products from China.
Mon Apr 21 2025