UN demands action on extreme heat as world registers warmest day
Scorching conditions have killed 1,300 hajj pilgrims and closed schools for some 80 million children in Africa and Asia.
Fri Jul 26 2024
Haj deaths show challenge of shielding pilgrims from scorching climate
Hundreds of the pilgrims who died in fierce heat at this year's haj were not officially registered with the Saudi authorities.
Thu Jun 27 2024
More than 1,000 die in haj amid scorching temperatures
Extreme heat hammers nearly two million participants in the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca.
Mon Jun 24 2024
Sudanese woman tells of 'horrible' desert journey after expulsion from Tunisia
Exhausted, pregnant and weeping, Sudanese nurse Tafaul Omar sat under the scorching desert sun along with 14 other migrants.
Sat Sep 02 2023
Explainer: The health risks of extreme heat
The world is baking under extreme heat - with Asia, Europe and the United States all dealing with scorching temperatures.
Sun Jul 30 2023
'Heat storm' stretches into southern Europe, health alerts issued
Spain, Italy and Greece have been experiencing scorching temperatures for several days already, damaging agriculture and leaving tourists scurrying for shade.
Sun Jul 16 2023
Hydration heroes: Malaysia's super fruits to beat the scorching heat
Let Malaysia's bountiful fruits whisk you away to a world of delectable coolness!
Sat May 27 2023
Hot dogs and cats get wearable fans to beat Japan's scorching summer
The device consists of a battery-operated, 80-gramme fan that is attached to a mesh outfit and blows air around an animal's body.
Tue Aug 02 2022
Pakistanis plant trees to provide relief from scorching sun
The aim in Clifton is to counterbalance rapid urbanisation in Karachi, where expansion of roads and buildings means there is less parkland.
Thu Jul 28 2022
Scorching heatwave sparks wildfires in Europe
Over 20 wildfires raged across Portugal and Spain, as a heatwave is expected to push temperatures into the high 40s Celsius.
Thu Jul 14 2022
US West scorches under heat wave, Death Valley reaches 54 degrees Celcius
Scorching at 130-degrees Fahrenheit (54 Celsius), Death Valley, California was again one of the hottest spots on the planet.
Mon Jul 12 2021
India's desert salt farmers feel the heat from climate change
For eight months every year, farmers toil in scorching heat to pump out briny water from handmade wells in a sparse corner of Gujarat state.
Mon Apr 19 2021
Helicopters rescue over 200 trapped in California wildfire
The evacuees climbed aboard military helicopters after the blaze, in bone-dry conditions, cut off ground escape routes.
Mon Sep 07 2020
MET Malaysia denies scorching temperatures forecast
MET Malaysia has denied claims on scorching hot weather reaching 40 degrees Celsius for the next five days that went viral on social media platforms.
Mon Oct 23 2017
Carmakers focus on China as scorching market slows
Analysts say the brakes are coming on in the world's number one auto market, with the slowing economy dragging on vehicle demand.
Sat Apr 23 2016
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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