The danger as Antarctica's sea ice melts
After years of stability, Antarctica's sea ice is suddenly melting. Scientists are out on the ocean to learn why.
Sun Jan 28 2024
Ice age data raises new concerns about future ice melt, rising sea levels
A new study, looking back to the last ice age thousands of years ago, has revealed an alarming rate of ice melt.
Thu Apr 06 2023
Greenland experienced 'massive' ice melt this week, scientists say
It was the third-biggest ice loss for Greenland in a single day since 1950.
Mon Aug 02 2021
Earth is losing ice faster today than in the mid-1990s, study suggests
In the Arctic, the warming rate has been more than twice the global average in the last 30 years.
Mon Jan 25 2021
Arctic odyssey ends, bringing home tales of alarming ice loss
Researchers saw for themselves the dramatic effects of global warming on ice in the region, considered "the epicentre of climate change.
Fri Oct 09 2020
Greenland ice melting past 'tipping point': study
Climate change devastating effect on the world's glaciers, with the ice melt posing a threat to millions of people around the world.
Tue Aug 18 2020
World temperature record set in California's Death Valley
A heat wave roasting much of the western United States would continue all week at Death Valley in California's Mojave Desert.
Tue Aug 18 2020
World is getting warmer, says global climate report
The world is getting warmer, as greenhouse gases reach historic highs and Arctic sea ice melts, making 2013 one of the hottest years on record, international scientists said Thursday.
Thu Jul 17 2014
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024