Visitors trickle back, but climbing mecca Nepal seeks more
Nepal promotes bungee jumping, paragliding and sky diving, to lure more tourists to the home of eight of the world's 14 highest peaks.
Thu Apr 28 2022
Temporary closure of Kuala Kubu Bharu paragliding site - MSAF
The paragliding site in Bukit Batu Pahat, Kuala Kubu Bharu, Selangor, has been temporarily closed for three weeks, to enable improvements to be carried out on the SOPs.
Sun Apr 24 2022
Man dies after crashing into tree while paragliding in Kuala Kubu Bharu
A man died from severe injuries after he crashed into a 40-foot tree while paragliding in Bukit Batu Pahat, Kuala Kubu Bharu this evening.
Sat Apr 23 2022
Woman gets over fear of heights through paragliding
Fear of heights or acrophobia has not stopped Suzanaeirne Zamri from pursuing paragliding.
Tue Oct 19 2021
Aussie 91-year-old survives paragliding crash
He walked away with only minor injuries after plunging into the ocean near Sydney's northern beaches.
Mon Nov 16 2020
Paraglider feared drown after falling into sea
A paraglider crashed into the sea at the First Mile section of the Port Dickson beach today.
Sat Oct 22 2016
Paraglider dies while attempting glide
A paragliding enthusiast died when he hit a rock outcrop on a hill and fell into a river while trying to fly his machine in Pengkalan Bukit Datu.
Wed Dec 09 2015
Two killed in paragliding mishap at Gunung Jerai
Two paragliders were killed after wind conditions suddenly changed causing them to slam into rocks.
Sun Aug 09 2015
Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025