Kishida delights Washington with promise of 250 cherry trees as independence gift
Fumio Kishida referred to work the US National Park Service is undertaking to spruce up the Tidal Basin, an area of parkland in Washington.
Fri Apr 12 2024
As California fire nears, crews protect world's largest tree in special wrap
In a desperate effort to save the towering specimens, the crew is wrapping the bases of some giant sequoias in fire-resistant coverings.
Sat Sep 18 2021
US closing landmarks, announces vehicle checks in Washington for inauguration
The National Park Service said Friday it was immediately closing the National Mall and iconic US landmarks in Washington.
Sat Jan 16 2021
South Korean hiker turns trash into art with 'don't drop litter' message
Clean Hikers, a group dedicated to picking up trash from there and the country's other mountain parks and turning it into art.
Tue Nov 24 2020
Colorado wildfire jumps U.S. Continental Divide, threatens mountain towns
The flames which have spread into Rocky Mountain National Park, prompted the National Park Service to close the entire 415 square-mile.
Fri Oct 23 2020
Cold snap whacks Washington's famed cherry blossoms
Damaged blooms could cut into the tens of thousands of tourists who flock to enjoy the pink-and-white trees that make Washington's Cherry Blossom Festival one of the biggest U.S. springtime parties.
Thu Mar 16 2017
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024