Storm brings torrential rain to Japan, disrupts transport
The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of risks from mudslides and floods after record-breaking rainfall over last two days in some cities.
Mon Aug 12 2024
Floods, mudslides kill two people in northwestern China city
Two houses in a village have been washed away, and infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and power supply facilities has been damaged.
Sat Aug 12 2023
Southern China hit by severe rains, floods as 'dragon boat water' peaks
Vast tracts of southern China were pounded by severe storms, triggering flooding in cities and mudslides in rural areas.
Mon Jun 20 2022
Victims of deadly rain buried in Rio de Janeiro as death toll climbs to 140
Attempts to find survivors and removal of victims bodies continued on the fifth day of the disaster but were interrupted by the rain again.
Sun Feb 20 2022
Mudslides and floods kill at least 117 in Brazil's Petropolis
More than 700 people had to leave their homes and take shelter in local schools and other makeshift accommodation.
Fri Feb 18 2022
Death toll rises to at least 20 in western Venezuela floods
More than 1,200 houses had been destroyed and 17 people remained missing as rescue workers search the wreckage, the state governor said.
Thu Aug 26 2021
Yan floods: RM1 mln allocated to restore water supply - Exco
A total of RM1 million has been allocated for the restoration of water supply to communities around Yan district that have been affected by the floods caused by mudslides from Gunung Jerai on Aug 18.
Tue Aug 24 2021
Hurricane Grace unleashes severe flooding in Mexico, killing eight
Hurricane Grace pummeled Mexico with torrential rain, causing severe flooding and mudslides becoming one of the most powerful storms.
Sun Aug 22 2021
Hurricane Enrique to weaken on Monday, Mexico at risk of flash floods
NHC says this would likely produce life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides over portions of southwestern Mexico.
Mon Jun 28 2021
Vietnam troops find more bodies after latest deadly landslide
The landslide early on Sunday in the province Quang Tri buried 22 soldiers and was the fourth incident of its kind in the space of six days.
Mon Oct 19 2020
Nearly 40 feared dead as torrential rains hit southwest Japan
Flooding and mudslides that began at the weekend have killed 21 people so far
Mon Jul 06 2020
Too much rain: China's floods roil hydropower, corn supplies
Heavy rainfall, mudslides and hail caused by the annual rainy season has killed 56 people and 22 people were missing across 11 provinces and regions as of Tuesday morning.
Tue Jul 04 2017
Neighbourhoods buried in Colombian landslide
Neighbourhoods buried in Colombian landslide
Mon Apr 03 2017
Colombia mudslide, flooding kill 254 in midnight deluge
Flooding and mudslides in the Colombian city of Mocoa sent torrents of water and debris crashing onto houses in the early hours of Saturday morning, killing 254 people.
Sun Apr 02 2017
Floods and mudslides kill dozens in Peru
A man plays in a flooded street using an inner tube in Lima, Peru, Thursday, March 16, 2017. - AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd
Fri Mar 17 2017
'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