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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Several Athens neighborhoods were hit by power cuts triggered by trees collapsing on power lines.
Wed Feb 17 2021
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
Pahang substations flooded, power supply stopped - TNB
With 1,072 electrical substations flooded in Pahang, TNB has been forced to stop power supply to 62,907 consumers for safety reasons.
Wed Dec 04 2013
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
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024