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Power cuts, heatwave disrupt lives of sick Gazans

Power cuts, heatwave disrupt lives of sick Gazans

A heatwave and worsening power cuts in Gaza have left some of those living in the overcrowded Palestinian enclave struggling to breathe.
Sat Aug 19 2023
Exclusive - US issues new 120-day waiver letting Iraq pay Iran for electricity

Exclusive - US issues new 120-day waiver letting Iraq pay Iran for electricity

Washington hopes to keep Tehran from forcing unpopular power cuts during the sweltering Iraqi summer.
Wed Jul 19 2023
Bangladesh power cuts may last two more weeks on fuel shortages

Bangladesh power cuts may last two more weeks on fuel shortages

Higher electricity consumption due to rising temperatures has caused a fuel shortfall for generation plants.
Mon Jun 05 2023
Afghan girls struggle with poor internet as they turn to online classes

Afghan girls struggle with poor internet as they turn to online classes

The Taliban has allowed girls to study individually at home but problems arise from power cuts, to cripplingly slow internet speeds.
Mon Mar 27 2023
South African authorities arrest 87 ahead of anti-government protest

South African authorities arrest 87 ahead of anti-government protest

The EFF has called for a national shutdown to protest crippling power cuts and demand the resignation of President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Mon Mar 20 2023
Philippines airport scrambles to restore normalcy after power cut

Philippines airport scrambles to restore normalcy after power cut

The power outage jolted its air traffic control and disrupted 300 flights.
Mon Jan 02 2023
Buildings damaged but no tsunami warning for Solomon Islands after 7.0 earthquake

Buildings damaged but no tsunami warning for Solomon Islands after 7.0 earthquake

Two powerful earthquakes struck the Solomon Islands, damaging Australia's embassy, the airport and shopping malls, triggering power cuts in the capital, Honiara.
Tue Nov 22 2022
Power cuts, traffic snarls as India's tech hub endures second day of floods

Power cuts, traffic snarls as India's tech hub endures second day of floods

More rain fell in an unusually wet monsoon season, bringing traffic chaos, power cuts and flooded properties.
Tue Sep 06 2022
Sri Lanka hit by power cuts after key union goes on strike

Sri Lanka hit by power cuts after key union goes on strike

About 900 engineers from Sri Lanka's main power company, went on strike at midnight, stalling operation at eight hydropower plants.
Thu Jun 09 2022
India sweats over worst power cuts in six years during extreme heat

India sweats over worst power cuts in six years during extreme heat

In the capital New Delhi, temperatures have soared past 40 degrees Celsius.
Fri Apr 29 2022
Sri Lanka to turn off street lights as economic crisis deepens

Sri Lanka to turn off street lights as economic crisis deepens

The island nation of 22 mln people is struggling with rolling power cuts for up to 13 hours a day as the govt is unable to make payments.
Thu Mar 31 2022
Acropolis covered by rare snow as cold snap hits Athens

Acropolis covered by rare snow as cold snap hits Athens

Several Athens neighborhoods were hit by power cuts triggered by trees collapsing on power lines.
Wed Feb 17 2021
No electricity cuts for domestic users with less than six months arrears

No electricity cuts for domestic users with less than six months arrears

Consumers who have arrears for more than six months could still consult TNB and SESB to make payments in instalments to avoid power cut.
Mon Dec 21 2020
Venezuela enforces public sector leave on 3 weekdays

Venezuela enforces public sector leave on 3 weekdays

Venezuela's government has announced enforced leave for public sector employees three workdays a week, in a bid to tackle an electricity shortage.
Wed Apr 27 2016
Turkey grinds to a halt after massive power cut

Turkey grinds to a halt after massive power cut

A massive power cut caused chaos across Turkey, shutting down the metro networks in Istanbul and the capital Ankara.
Tue Mar 31 2015
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear

Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear

Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism

Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism

The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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