Extreme heat wave hits Italy, 'red alert' issued for 11 cities
Italy is currently grappling with an extreme heat wave originating from Africa, prompting authorities to issue a "red alert".
Fri Jul 12 2024
Heat wave kills at least 56 in India, nearly 25,000 heat stroke cases, from March-May
Over 5,000 cases of heatstroke were detected in the central state of Madhya Pradesh alone.
Mon Jun 03 2024
India issues heat wave alert as Delhi posts record high temperature
Warning of a severe heat wave a day after parts of the capital Delhi recorded their highest temperature ever at almost 50 degrees Celsius.
Wed May 29 2024
Australia swelters in spring heat wave, temperatures set to break records
Australia is baking through a rising heat wave which has been building in the country's outback interior.
Mon Sep 18 2023
Heat wave in Mexico leaves at least 100 dead, authorities say
Nearly all the deaths were attributed to heat stroke, with a handful from dehydration.
Fri Jun 30 2023
Scores die in northern India as heat wave scorches region
Temperatures have soared close to 45 degrees Celsius in recent days in Ballia with a severe power crisis compounding the situation.
Mon Jun 19 2023
Heat wave: Two main dams in Perak at maximum level
The two main dams are still at an adequate level even though the country is currently facing the phenomenon of hot weather.
Tue Apr 25 2023
Frost, heat-wave hit India's rapeseed crop, dent yields
Lower-than expected rapeseed production could force India to increase expensive overseas purchases of cooking oils to fulfil rising demand.
Mon Feb 27 2023
Chile heat wave could further fan the flames of deadly wildfires
Over 290,000 hectares (716,606 acres) have been ravaged by fires this season.
Wed Feb 08 2023
California temperatures soar to new records, adding strain to power grid
Officials urge residents to limit their power usage for the fifth day in a row as energy demand spiked and temperatures continue to rising.
Mon Sep 05 2022
China heat wave pushes up prices as hens lay fewer eggs
The heat wave is putting not only humans, but animals under stress too.
Wed Aug 17 2022
Portuguese experts blame climate change, poor forest management for growing wildfire damage
The record-breaking heat wave that has gripped Portugal in recent days is the harbinger of climate change and the wildfires are mostly due to poor forest management.
Sun Jul 24 2022
'Climate change affects everyone': Europe battles wildfires in intense heat
More than 1,000 deaths have been attributed to the nearly week-long heatwave in Portugal and Spain so far.
Mon Jul 18 2022
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
India sweats over worst power cuts in six years during extreme heat
In the capital New Delhi, temperatures have soared past 40 degrees Celsius.
Fri Apr 29 2022
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