Japan's Mount Fuji eyes China-made tram to transport hikers, source says
Japanese authorities seeks to reduce the carbon footprint and overcrowding at Mount Fuji will propose a trackless, rubber-tyred tram system.
Mon Nov 18 2024
Lewotobi volcano eruption: Malaysian Embassy working to evacuate 83 stranded Malaysians
The number of those stranded, the majority of whom are tourists, is expected to increase following the cancellation of flights.
Wed Nov 13 2024
Flights cancelled to and from Indonesia's Bali due to volcanic ash
Further eruptions of the volcano spewing ash clouds as high as 10 km, forces thousands to evacuate.
Wed Nov 13 2024
Singaporean man charged with stabbing priest during evening mass
Basnayake Keith is accused of using a foldable knife to stab parish priest Christopher Lee Kwong Heng, in the mouth during an evening mass.
Mon Nov 11 2024
Foreign Ministry advises Malaysians to stay vigilant amid Flores volcanic eruption
The eruption has generated extensive ash clouds, leading to airport closures in the affected areas.
Mon Nov 11 2024
Haiti to replace prime minister as security crisis mounts
Promised international support still lags and nearby nations have deported Haitian migrants back to the country.
Mon Nov 11 2024
Answering the call to reimagine cities for a liveable future
As urbanisation accelerates, cities face mounting challenges, from climate impacts to issues of social equity.
Fri Nov 08 2024
Ash cloud hangs over Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki after eight eruptions
Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupts eight times, spewing a plume of volcanic ash up to 8,000 m high.
Thu Nov 07 2024
Indonesia to evacuate 16,000 people after Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki eruption
Evacuations were being hampered by thick volcanic ash on some roads, an official said.
Tue Nov 05 2024
More troops reinforce rescue efforts in flood-hit Spain as public anger mounts
Public anger is mounting over the disaster that has killed at least 217 people with dozens of others still unaccounted for.
Tue Nov 05 2024
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
MDEC partners Ascent, CCV to boost Malaysia's digital hub status
MDEC said the signing of two MoUs with Ascent and CCV marks a significant milestone in its efforts to strengthen Malaysia's digital economy.
Wed Oct 30 2024
Nepal's Sherpas deserve more, says teenager who scaled world's 14 tallest peaks
Sherpas are known for climbing skills that make them the backbone of mountain expeditions.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Hezbollah targets Israeli troops on Lebanese border, sirens in northern Israel
Hezbollah says the group's capabilities were intact despite the "painful blows" inflicted by Israel's mounting military pressure.
Wed Oct 09 2024
Myanmar and South China Sea to test ASEAN relevance in upcoming summit
Myanmar's civil war and mounting tensions in the South China Sea risk corroding the ASEAN grouping's central role in the region.
Tue Oct 08 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial
The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.
Thu Nov 21 2024