
Lightning strikes in India's Gujarat kill 24
The rains also caused damage to houses and loss of cattle across the state.
Mon Nov 27 2023

Move over Ben Franklin: Laser lightning rod electrifies scientists
Researchers succeeded in using a laser aimed at the sky from atop Mount Santis in northeastern Switzerland to divert lightning strikes.
Tue Jan 17 2023

Nearly 70 die in lightning strikes in India
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot announced a monetary compensation for the next of kin of those who died in the lightning strikes.
Mon Jul 12 2021

California fires cover 1 million acres amid fears of new spread
Thousands of lightning strikes have hit the state in the past week, igniting fires that left smoke blanketing the region.
Mon Aug 24 2020

Pakistan fury after India launches Kashmir strikes
Indian commandos carried out a series of lightning strikes Thursday along the de facto border with Pakistan in Kashmir.
Fri Sep 30 2016

Rio 2016: 'Lightning' strikes thrice as Usain Bolt completes 100m hat-trick
The 29-year-old Jamaican legend, competing in his final Olympics, powered over the line in 9.81sec, vanquishing drug-tainted American rival Justin Gatlin and Andre De Grasse of Canada.
Mon Aug 15 2016

Lightning kills four elephants in Sri Lanka
Four elephants, including two calves, were killed by lightning in northern Sri Lanka in one of the worst wildlife tragedies to hit the country in years.
Sun May 08 2016

Don't allow your child to play outside during lightning
Lightning expert Hartono Zainal Abidin advices parents to keep a close watch on their children especially during this rainy season, as lightning strikes frequently
Mon Nov 24 2014

Facts on lightning strikes that you need to know
Here are some facts that you need to know about lightning strikes and the do's and don'ts during a storm.
Sat Nov 22 2014

Global warming could increase US lightning strikes by 50 percent
A team of researchers have predicted that a global warming world would see a major increase in lightning strikes.
Sat Nov 15 2014

32 dead in India lightning strikes
At least 32 people including nine children were killed over the weekend by lightning strikes in the eastern Indian states of Bihar and Jharkhand, officials said Monday.
Mon Oct 07 2013

Zii Jia pulls out of Swiss Open due to injury
Malaysia's men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia has withdrawn from next week's Swiss Open due to a recurring right ankle injury.
Thu Mar 13 2025

MCMC probes man for uploading fake content on social media
A 47-year-old Malaysian man is being investigated for allegedly uploading fake content that touches on the 3R (religion, race and royalty) on social media.
Thu Mar 13 2025

KPDN calls on public to help report bottled cooking oil shortage
The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has urged the public to be the eyes and ears of the ministry and report shortages of bottled cooking oil in their areas.
Thu Mar 13 2025

ICJ to hold public hearings on Israel's obligations in occupied Palestinian territory
The International Court of Justice will hold hearings next month on Israel's obligations towards Palestinians, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Anwar: Sapura Energy's rescue plan excludes former shareholders
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Sapura Energy Bhd's (SEB) former major shareholders are no longer involved in the company's management as part of its restructuring efforts.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Intel names Lip-Bu Tan as new CEO
Intel Corporation (INTC.O) has appointed semiconductor Malaysian-born industry veteran and former board member Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Ismail Sabri at MACC HQ to give statement
Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob was at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters here today to give his statement
Thu Mar 13 2025
The Economy with Ibrahim Sani: Law Reform | More enforcements must come with more recourse
Datuk Nitin Nadkarni, Consultant at Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill, discusses the need for stronger legal recourse alongside increased enforcement in Malaysia’s legal framework. How can reforms balance regulation and fairness?
Thu Mar 13 2025
Cyber threats are evolving – Are you ready? | A Talk with Danny Kim
Cyber threats are evolving at lightning speed, are you keeping up? Join cybersecurity expert Danny Kim, Founder and CTO of Full Armour, as he breaks down the latest threats and how to stay ahead in this ever-changing digital battlefield.
Thu Mar 13 2025

Duterte could face up to 30 years or life imprisonment if convicted by ICC - Malacanang
Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte could face up to 30 years or life imprisonment if convicted of crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court (ICC)
Thu Mar 13 2025