Heat waves in dozens of Chinese cities buckle roads, pop roof tiles
86 cities including Shanghai had issued red alerts, the highest in a three-tier warning system.
Tue Jul 12 2022
Acceleration of global warming 'code red' for humanity
Humans are "unequivocally" to blame, the report from the scientists of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change said.
Tue Aug 10 2021
Once-in-50-year heat waves now happening every decade - UN climate report
We are already experiencing those effects of climate change, as the planet has surpassed more than 1 degree Celsius in average warming.
Mon Aug 09 2021
Nine areas in peninsula record yellow-level heat waves - MetMalaysia
Nine areas in Peninsular Malaysia have recorded yellow or alert-level heat waves as of 5 pm today, according to data released by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).
Sat Mar 06 2021
Climate change harms health worldwide as millions swelter
The report said an additional 125 million vulnerable people had been exposed to heat waves each year from 2000 to 2016, with the elderly especially at risk.
Tue Oct 31 2017
Schools in Kedah, Perlis to close due to heatwave
The operation of school administration, except for teaching and learning activities of students, to continue.
Wed Mar 30 2016
Haze at unhealthy level at Port Klang, Seri Manjung
According to the Department of Environment's website, at 2pm, the Air Pollutants Index (API) reading at Port Klang was 117 while at Seri Manjung it was 102.
Mon Mar 03 2014
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025