Landslide in Ecuador kills at least six, 30 others missing
The "large-magnitude" landslide occurred in the center of the country in the city of Banos de Agua Santa, the Risk Management said.
Mon Jun 17 2024
As deadly Greek rainstorm ebbs, a trail of devastation emerges
Hundreds of people remained trapped in their homes or on high ground of Thessaly, which bore the brunt of Storm Daniel's relentless deluge.
Fri Sep 08 2023
One death reported at Burning Man, thousands stranded in mud
A severe rainstorm left tens of thousands of revelers attending the annual Burning Man festival stranded in mud.
Mon Sep 04 2023
California rainstorm death toll reaches 20, Biden plans visit
Tens of thousands remained under evacuation orders.
Tue Jan 17 2023
Torrential rain causes havoc in New Zealand, hundreds forced from homes
More than 400 homes evacuated and some declared uninhabitable as rivers overflowed their banks and waterlogged ground becomes unstable.
Fri Aug 19 2022
Stampede in India's financial capital kills at least 22
The stampede at the Elphinstone station during a rainstorm today is being investigated.
Fri Sep 29 2017
China: 14 killed in havoc caused by Typhoon Meranti
Meranti made landfall in Xiamen on Thursday with a maximum 15-grade wind force bringing extraordinary rainstorms.
Sat Sep 17 2016
35 houses damaged by rainstorm in Baling
As at 11 pm Thursday, at least 35 houses in Kuala Ketil here were damaged by rainstorm which hit the areas since 5 pm.
Fri May 06 2016
Survivors sought after 10 killed in Kenya building collapse
Kenyan rescuers scrambled Saturday to free survivors including a woman and child detected trapped in a collapsed building in Nairobi, amid torrential storms that have left 17 people dead.
Sat Apr 30 2016
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024