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
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
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
Flash floods: Batu Pahat sees rise in number of evacuees
The number of flash flood victims in Batu Pahat district has risen slightly to 263 people as of 12 noon today compared with 255 people recorded last night.
Fri Sep 16 2022
37 confirmed dead, over 200 injured in Bangladesh container depot fire, explosions
The death toll has risen to 37 people in a container depot fire on Saturday night in Bangladesh's Chattogram district, about 242 km southeast of capital Dhaka.
Sun Jun 05 2022
Death toll climbs to 128 from heavy rains in Brazil
The death toll from heavy rains in Recife, Brazil and its metropolitan area has risen to 128, local authorities said Friday.
Sat Jun 04 2022
Brazil reports 74,134 cases of coronavirus and 121 COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours - Ministry
The South American country has now registered 23,074,791 cases since the pandemic began, while the official death toll has risen to 621,166.
Tue Jan 18 2022
Brazil has 24,382 cases of coronavirus in 24 hours, 44 COVID-19 deaths
The South American country has now registered 22,523,907 cases since the pandemic began, while the official death toll has risen to 619,981.
Mon Jan 10 2022
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
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