More than 2,000 buried alive in Papua New Guinea landslide, local authorities
The landslide in a remote village buried more than 2,000 people alive and caused major destruction to buildings.
Mon May 27 2024
Papua New Guinea continue rescue efforts after hundreds feared killed in landslide
More than 670 people were feared killed in a massive landslide which flattened a remote village in the Pacific nation's northern region.
Mon May 27 2024
Morocco quake toll likely to rise with rescuers yet to reach some remote villages
The death toll from the earthquake that struck in the High Atlas Mountains stood at 2,862.
Tue Sep 12 2023
Sabah healthcare staff roughing it to vaccinate remote villagers
Another major hurdle they have to overcome is convincing the villagers to come out of their houses to get the vaccine.
Tue Jun 29 2021
Gunmen kill 9 in village attack in Southern Philippines
Nine people were killed and 10 others wounded on Monday when up to 50 fully armed men raided a remote village in Basilan province in the southern Philippines, China's Xinhua news agency reported.
Mon Aug 21 2017
Inhabitants of modern societies get more sleep than traditional hunter-gatherers
A study published in Current Biology reveals that people who live in modern, industrialized societies sleep more than inhabitants of remote villages.
Sat Oct 17 2015
'Witch' killings haunt India's remote villages
Some 2,300 people across India, mostly women, have been murdered for allegedly practicing witchcraft.
Sun Sep 20 2015
Crashed Indonesian plane was carrying nearly $500,000 in cash
An Indonesian passenger plane that crashed with 54 people on board in Papua province was carrying cash worth around $470,000 for remote villages, a post office spokesman said on Monday.
Mon Aug 17 2015
Rescuers battle rains after India landslide, 150 feared dead
A hillside gave way early on Wednesday, sending a mass of muddy earth and trees tumbling onto a remote village.
Thu Jul 31 2014
Remembering Memali
The Memali Incident was a major incident that occurred in the remote village of Memali, Baling in Kedah on 19 November 1985.
Sat May 24 2014
Afghan landslide death toll unlikely to rise above 500
Up to 500 people are feared dead after a landslide triggered by heavy rains buried a remote village in northeastern Afghanistan.
Sun May 04 2014
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
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?
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
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
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
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