Japan's PM cancels Central Asia, Mongolia trip after earthquake risk warning
The meteorological agency warned of a higher probability of a huge earthquake in the Nankai trough.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Quake with 7.1 magnitude hits western Japan, no immediate signs of damage
The earthquake occurred off Miyazaki prefecture, triggering tsunami advisories, Japan Meteorological Agency said.
Thu Aug 08 2024
Japan earthquake survivors battle unsanitary conditions with no running water
Some areas in the isolated Noto peninsula may not have water restored for another two months, the government of Ishikawa prefecture said.
Wed Jan 31 2024
US readies aid as Japan earthquake death toll nears 100
Japan in talks with the US about emergency assistance and rejected offers for help from other countries including China for the time being.
Fri Jan 05 2024
Japan quake: survivors face freezing rain, threat of landslides
Authorities rushed to bring aid to survivors facing freezing temperatures and heavy rain forecast for later in the day.
Wed Jan 03 2024
Japan earthquake death toll rises to 24
Building collapses and fires left at least 24 people dead in Ishikawa prefecture after a series of strong earthquakes hit central Japan.
Tue Jan 02 2024
Japan lifts tsunami warning along northeast coast after quake
"The tsunami advisory has been lifted," the Japan Meteorological Agency said in a statement released at 12:50 pm (0350 GMT) on its website.
Tue Nov 22 2016
Body believed to be last quake victim found in Japan's south
Hikaru Yamato, 22, went missing after a 7.0 magnitude quake on April 16 in the southern Kumamoto region caused massive landslides.
Wed Aug 10 2016
False megaquake alert shakes Tokyo
A false warning of a megaquake about to strike Tokyo was issued by Japan's weather agency and quickly cancelled on Monday, but not before creating chaos.
Mon Aug 01 2016
Tokyo jolted by third quake in four days
The 5.0 magnitude jolt struck Tokyo and areas of eastern Japan at 7.25am local time (6.25am Malaysian time).
Wed Jul 20 2016
5.0 magnitude quake shakes Tokyo
No damage or injuries were immediately reported as buildings in Tokyo were shaken by the jolt.
Sun Jul 17 2016
Rescuers race against landslides to reach Japan quake victims
At least 41 people are known to have died in the double disaster, with 11 still missing - feared buried in shattered houses or under torrents of mud.
Sun Apr 17 2016
Scores trapped as Japan quakes toll hits 32
Buildings were reduced to rubble, including a university dormitory and apartment complexes, with dozens of people unaccounted for over a wide area.
Sat Apr 16 2016
PM Najib expresses condolences to families of Japan quake
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today offered his condolences and sympathies to the people of Japan.
Sat Apr 16 2016
Baby girl rescued after strong quakes hit Japan
The family members, who all managed to escape, tried to rescue the baby but the house collapsed.
Fri Apr 15 2016
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