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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
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
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
Pahang substations flooded, power supply stopped - TNB

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
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu

G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu

The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms

TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms

Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce

Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce

In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia

PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia

Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry

Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry

The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground

Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground

Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today

Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today

Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce

UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce

Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says

Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says

So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed

Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed

Here's how India counts farm fires - a major contributor to severe pollution in the north - and why its method is being questioned.
Tue Nov 26 2024