Tropical storm Trami's death toll in Philippines climbs to 90, 36 missing
The death toll from tropical storm Trami that slammed into the Philippines this week has risen to 90, with at least 36 still missing, due to massive flooding and landslides.
Sun Oct 27 2024
Nepal closes schools as deaths from heavy rains hit 151
Nepal has shut schools for three days after landslides and floods triggered by two days of heavy rain across the Himalayan nation.
Mon Sep 30 2024
Death toll in Vietnam from Typhoon Yagi rises to 58
Most of the victims were killed in landslides and flash floods, with nearly 750 people injured, the disaster management agency said.
Tue Sep 10 2024
Floods, landslides in India's Tripura displace tens of thousands
Heavy rain triggered floods and landslides, forcing more than 65,000 people from their homes and killing 23, authorities said.
Fri Aug 23 2024
How missed warnings, 'over-tourism' aggravated deadly India landslides
Authorities are counting the cost of disaster and questioning whether rapid development of tourism industry was to blame for the tragedy.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Four found alive days after deadly India landslides
Search operations accelerated after the construction of a key bridge that helped transport heavy equipment to the affected area.
Fri Aug 02 2024
Indian soldiers building metal bridge to marooned area in Kerala landslides
The search for survivors and bodies entered the third day in a disaster that has killed at least 178 people.
Thu Aug 01 2024
Rescuers in India's Kerala search for survivors, bodies after landslides kill 166
Most of the 350 families living in the area surrounded by tea and cardamom estates were caught unaware by the landslides on Tuesday morning.
Wed Jul 31 2024
Landslides in India's Kerala kill 93, hundreds still missing
Most of the victims were tea estate workers and their families who were asleep in makeshift shelters.
Tue Jul 30 2024
Death toll from Ethiopian landslides jumps to 229, official says
Heavy rain caused a landslide in Gofa, Southern Ethiopia, burying people Sunday night, then a second slide hit rescuers Monday morning.
Wed Jul 24 2024
Landslides kill 12 on Indonesia's Sulawesi island, 18 missing
Torrential rain caused a landslide in an illegal gold mine over the weekend in Indonesia's Sulawesi island, officials said.
Mon Jul 08 2024
Landslides hits foot of Mount Kinabalu
A resident said the incident caused the river in the area, Sungai Mesilou, to become muddy and turbid.
Mon Jun 24 2024
Heavy rain, landslides kill 6 in India's Sikkim, 2,000 tourists stranded
Tourists are stranded in various tourist spots after landslides covered roads with debris and heavy rainfall damaged some bridges.
Fri Jun 14 2024
Papua New Guinea ends landslide rescue efforts amid fears of another
Only 11 bodies have been recovered so far.
Fri Jun 07 2024
Death toll from floods in Indonesia's West Sumatra rises to 50
Torrential rain triggered flash floods, landslides and cold lava flow.
Tue May 14 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
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024