Mountain villages fight for future as melting glaciers threaten floods
When glacial lakes overfill or their banks become unsound, they burst, sparking deadly floods that wash out bridges and buildings.
Sun Nov 26 2023
Switzerland finds remains of climber who disappeared on glacier in 1986
Melting glaciers have led to the reemergence of bodies and objects thought to be long-lost.
Fri Jul 28 2023
Greta Thunberg says Swedish politicians ignoring climate crisis as election nears
Thunberg said the issue had been "pretty much non-existent", during the campaign.
Wed Sep 07 2022
Pakistan struggles to avert danger as floods rise, death toll tops 1,300
Record monsoon rains and melting glaciers have brought floods that have affected 33 million people and killed at least 1,314.
Mon Sep 05 2022
Pakistanis protect homes against devastating floods; aid arrives
Abnormal heavy monsoon rains and melting glaciers triggered floods that have submerged a third of Pakistan and killed at least 1,191 people.
Thu Sep 01 2022
South Korea President Yoon declares martial law
The surprise move sent shockwaves through the country. Yonhap news agency reported that the entrance to the parliament building was blocked.
Tue Dec 03 2024
[COLUMNIST] Global P/CVE trends: A roadmap for Malaysia’s resilience
Aligning Malaysia's P/CVE efforts with global best practices reinforces national resilience and preparedness for future challenges.
Tue Dec 03 2024
[OPINION] AI and the new era of human trafficking
New laws and regulations should focus on utilizing AI while eliminating privacy infringements and biased nature of AI.
Tue Dec 03 2024
What is the legal effect of President Biden's pardon of his son Hunter?
Here's a look at the circumstances leading up to the pardon and its legal consequences.
Tue Dec 03 2024
Islamic military counter terrorism coalition launches program in Sahel with Saudi support
Mauritania's defense minister emphasises that terrorism is a real challenge and a grave threat to humanity, particularly in Sahel region.
Tue Dec 03 2024
GISB: Parents, guardians of rescued children need not fear meeting JKM - Nancy
Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri says JKM would not take action, such as arresting parents or guardians, unless they had a criminal record with PDRM.
Tue Dec 03 2024
Michelin-star chef appeals to thieves after GBP25,000 in pies stolen
Tommy Banks urges the thieves to drop the pies somewhere such as a community centre.
Tue Dec 03 2024
CPTPP: Malaysia-UK FTA will boost trade and investment - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul says the electrical and electronics sector would benefit from the FTA between Malaysia and the UK through the CPTPP.
Tue Dec 03 2024
Najib denies involvement in TIA's transition to 1MDB
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak maintains that he consistently supported TIA remaining under Terengganu's control.
Tue Dec 03 2024
Govt mulling high embankments along coastline to address flood woes - PM
PM says the study by JICA could be pursued once the nationwide Flood Mitigation Plan (RTB) projects have been completed.
Tue Dec 03 2024