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
Extreme heat is closing schools, widening learning gaps worldwide
High temperatures slow down the brain's cognitive functions, lowering pupils' ability to retain and process information.
Sun May 05 2024
Thousands evacuated on Spain's Tenerife as summer wildfire re-ignites
Some 3,000 people evacuate from their homes overnight as a wildfire sparked by high temperatures and strong winds raged in a forested area.
Thu Oct 05 2023
China logs 52.2 Celsius as extreme weather rewrites records
Prolonged bouts of high temperatures in China have challenged power grids and crops.
Mon Jul 17 2023
'Heat storm' stretches into southern Europe, health alerts issued
Spain, Italy and Greece have been experiencing scorching temperatures for several days already, damaging agriculture and leaving tourists scurrying for shade.
Sun Jul 16 2023
Animals in Madrid Zoo chew on popsicles for heatwave relief
The peak of the heatwave is already on red alert for extreme heat and several wildfires have been raging stoked by the high temperatures.
Thu Jul 14 2022
Ukraine envoy to US says Russia used a vacuum bomb in its invasion
A vacuum bomb, or thermobaric weapon, sucks in oxygen from the surrounding air to generate a high-temperature explosion.
Tue Mar 01 2022
Thousands evacuated in southern France as 'fierce' wildfire spreads
About 750 firefighters and water-dropping aircraft were battling the blaze in difficult conditions, with high temperatures and strong winds.
Tue Aug 17 2021
How Abu Dhabi is leading the way in managing high temperatures in cities
Faced with extreme temperatures during the summer, Abu Dhabi is developing various solutions to offer its citizens some respite.
Tue Jul 20 2021
High temperatures, remote islands pose challenges for Asian jab distributor
Campaigns are expected to be ratcheted up in the coming months and distributors will face a major test.
Sat Jan 23 2021
Petronas lubricant arm poised to seize pole position in Malaysia
Petronas Sprinta with Ultraflex is 41 per cent better as it gives higher shear to prevent oil thinning and prevents oil thickening when exposed to high temperature of 150 degrees Celcius.
Sun Apr 02 2017
It's a bumpy year ahead, says astrologers
Conflicts, disasters, record high temperatures, an economic chill in Asia and more trouble for Justin Bieber,the upcoming Year of the Horse is set to be a dramatic one.
Wed Jan 29 2014
More than 10 dead as record heatwave hits Shanghai
Much of China is in the grip of a summer heatwave, and the China Meteorological Administration issued a high temperature warning.
Wed Jul 31 2013
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