Tropical storm Trami's death toll in Philippines climbs to 90, 36 missing
The death toll from tropical storm Trami that slammed into the Philippines this week has risen to 90, with at least 36 still missing, due to massive flooding and landslides.
Sun Oct 27 2024
Hottest oceans in 400 years endanger Great Barrier Reef, scientists say
Water temperatures in and around Australia's Great Barrier Reef have risen to their warmest, placing the world's largest reef under threat.
Sat Aug 10 2024
Rare earth elements a potential bonanza for Malaysia
Demand for rare earth elements has risen in tandem with the push towards greener technologies and decarbonisation.
Sat Aug 03 2024
Search for evidence relating to Nur Farah Kartini's case suspended due to bad weather - Police
Police said the water level of the river at the location had risen by more than one metre.
Fri Jul 19 2024
China says visa-free travel policy has boosted tourism
Daily average tourist numbers France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia have risen the first three days of December.
Tue Dec 05 2023
Japan's population falls while foreign residents rise to record
Japan's foreign residents has risen to a record of nearly 3 million, government data showed.
Wed Jul 26 2023
India's Yamuna river laps walls of Taj Mahal after heavy rain
The river has risen to lap the compound walls of Taj Mahal, causing concern about damage to the iconic 17th-century white marble monument.
Wed Jul 19 2023
Water surge incident: Missing eight victims identified
Hanyan Ramlan the water level is believed to have risen to 10 metres during the incident and they did not have time to escape while bathing.
Mon Jul 03 2023
Costa Rica volcano spews 3km plume
The national Civil Protection Agency said steam, ash and gases had risen above the crater.
Fri May 26 2023
Greece train crash kills at least 38 people, many of them likely students
Officials said the death toll was expected to rise further as temperatures in one carriage had risen to 1,300 Celsius after it caught fire.
Thu Mar 02 2023
Death toll from suicide bombing at mosque in Pakistan rises to 83
The death toll from Monday's suicide bombing at a mosque inside a police headquarters in Peshawar has risen to 83, with 21 more bodies retrieved from the rubble.
Tue Jan 31 2023
Death toll in Cambodia casino fire rises to 25, search operation continues
The death toll has risen to 25 after a massive fire engulfed a hotel-casino in northwest Cambodia's Banteay Meanchey province.
Fri Dec 30 2022
Death toll from Indonesia's earthquake rises to 252 - Local government
The death toll from an earthquake that hit Indonesia's Cianjur town in western Java has risen to 252.
Tue Nov 22 2022
Thunderstorms, rain forecast nationwide till Nov 7 - MetMalaysia
NDCC said in a statement today, the water level in rivers in three states namely Pahang, Perlis and Selangor had risen to the danger level.
Sat Nov 05 2022
Flight bookings to Qatar boom for World Cup, especially from Dubai
Flight bookings to Qatar from the UAE and nine other countries have risen ten-fold compared with before the pandemic.
Wed Oct 12 2022
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
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
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
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
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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