Cancer: CCAM appeals for public support to save lives of 14 children
CCAM's Lavaniyah Ganapathy says many Malaysian families are struggling with medical bankruptcy because cancer treatments are too expensive.
Wed Jan 15 2025
Volcanic eruption burns houses in Indonesia, killing at least 10 people
Fiery lava and rocks hit the nearest settlements around four kms from the crater, burning and damaging residents' houses.
Mon Nov 04 2024
Iceland volcano erupts, spewing lava fountains
The eruption followed a series of small yet intense earthquakes in the Sundhnuks crater series.
Fri Aug 23 2024
Indonesia's Ibu volcano erupts twice, spewing red-hot lava
Authorities have evacuated seven villages nearby since May 16 but no new evacuation planned after the latest eruption.
Thu Jun 06 2024
Venus has more volcanism than previously known, new analysis finds
Scientists analysis has spotted evidence of eruptions at two additional sites on the surface of Earth's inhospitable planetary neighbor.
Fri May 31 2024
Iceland volcano spews lava and smoke for a second day
Winds were expected to carry poisonous gas pollution away from the capital Reykjavik, authorities said.
Thu May 30 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
Floods kill 37 in Indonesia's West Sumatra, 17 missing
Heavy rain on the island of Sumatra caused flash floods, landslides, and cold lava to flow down a volcano and into nearby towns.
Mon May 13 2024
Indonesian volcano eruption forces evacuations, airport closure
Ruang volcano belches explosive plumes of lava, rocks and ash for days, declaring the highest alert on the situation.
Thu Apr 18 2024
Hundreds evacuated after Indonesia's Ruang volcano erupts
Multiple eruptions of the area's Ruang volcano, which for days has spewed lava and ash clouds into the sky.
Wed Apr 17 2024
Iceland volcano still pouring out fountains of lava
Magma had been accumulating underground on the Reykjanes peninsula near Iceland's capital Reykjavik since the last eruption in February.
Tue Mar 19 2024
Iceland lava flows slow after fourth eruption since December
The eruption sent fountains of molten rock soaring from a roughly 3 km-long fissure.
Mon Mar 18 2024
Iceland volcano erupts again, molten rocks spew from fissures
Fountains of lava spews from 3 km long fissure.
Thu Feb 08 2024
Volcano erupts in Iceland, flowing lava reaches fishing town
The eruption began early on Sunday north of the town, which just hours before had been evacuated for the second time since November.
Mon Jan 15 2024
Lava flows from Iceland volcano slow as heavy snow sets in
The eruption for now looks set to spare a nearby town that was evacuated following weeks of earthquakes.
Thu Dec 21 2023
No clear reason yet for Washington air disaster that killed 67, officials say
NTSB has begun collecting wreckage, including portions of the helicopter, and is storing it at a hangar at Reagan National.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Where do the legal cases against Trump's executive orders stand?
Here is a look at the cases and where they stand.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Moments before deadly stampede at India's Maha Kumbh, devotees pleaded to open more routes
Police say the path leading to main bathing area is only 50 metres wide and barricaded on either side to avoid people spilling over.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Risk of violence escalates in Myanmar's civil war as junta flags elections
Myanmar's embattled ruling generals are making their most concerted effort to gain legitimacy - by pushing to hold another election.
Fri Jan 31 2025
UN rights chief seeks $500 million in 2025, warning that lives are at risk
The annual appeal is for funds beyond the allocated UN funds from member states' fees, which make up just a fraction of the office's needs.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Floods in Sabah, Sarawak: PM orders NADMA to strengthen federal, state response machinery
PM says the primary focus at this moment is the welfare of flood victims and ensuring the safety of people in the affected areas.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Millions of Hindus take "holy dip" a day after fatal stampede
Devotees take daily 'holy dips,' but on certain dates, "royal" dips are deemed more sacred, drawing larger crowds.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Trump orders agencies to scrub 'gender ideology' from contracts, websites
Federal agencies are required to "recognise women are biologically female, and men are biologically male."
Thu Jan 30 2025
US figure skaters were on board plane that crashed into Potomac River
US Figure Skating said athletes, coaches, and families returning from the National Development Camp were aboard the flight.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Disaster relief assets deployed to flood-affected areas in Sarawak - Ahmad Zahid
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said that, so far, more than 50 relief centres have been activated to house flood victims in the state.
Thu Jan 30 2025