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
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024