Millions of Australians warned to prepare for severe heat, possible fires
Meteorologists warns that dry lightning storms could elevate the fire risk.
Mon Dec 16 2024
India issues heat wave alert as Delhi posts record high temperature
Warning of a severe heat wave a day after parts of the capital Delhi recorded their highest temperature ever at almost 50 degrees Celsius.
Wed May 29 2024
Sydney swelters through autumn heatwave, bushfire threat looms
Total fire bans are now in place across NSW, while 35 public schools, mostly in inland regions, have been closed due to the severe heat.
Mon Mar 06 2023
Millions at risk as India's severe heatwave exposes cooling gaps
Almost 323 million people across the country are at high risk from extreme heat and a lack of cooling mechanisms.
Mon May 23 2022
Heat wave to persist this week
The heat wave that has enveloped Malaysia is expected to last until the end of the week, with the possibility of several areas seeing some respite from the severe heat.
Wed Feb 12 2014
Safety warning issued after Australia's summer drowning death toll hits 44
Australian lifeguards have issued a safety warning after a spate of drownings across the country in the beginning of the summer.
Tue Jan 07 2025
JS-SEZ: 3 Game-Changing Facts for Malaysia and Singapore
Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is one of the ways to strengthen Malaysia and Singapore economy and collaboration.
Tue Jan 07 2025
Najib denies orchestrating dissolution of 1MDB task force
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak also denies the allegation that he was involved in the removal of ex-MACC chief commissioner and ex-AG in 2015.
Tue Jan 07 2025
Yusoff Rawther submits representation to drop drug trafficking charge
Muhammed Yusoff Rawther is accused of trafficking 305g of cannabis.
Tue Jan 07 2025
[OPINION] Trust friendships and olive branches
If there is one lesson in all of this ending 2024, is that friendship goes both ways.
Tue Jan 07 2025
Powerful earthquake kills nearly 100 in Tibet, rattles Nepal
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake rocked the northern foothills of the Himalayas near one of Tibet's holiest cities.
Tue Jan 07 2025
Zii Jia pulls out of India open, Indonesia Master
Lee Zii Jia will not be in action any time soon, having withdrawn from all tournaments throughout this month.
Tue Jan 07 2025
UK's Starmer defends record over child sex gangs after Musk criticism
Elon Musk has published a series of posts on X suggesting Keir Starmer failed to deal with the grooming gang scandal.
Tue Jan 07 2025
Malaysia, Singapore announce deal on Johor economic zone
The Southeast Asian neighbours first agreed in principle to jointly develop the economic zone a year ago.
Tue Jan 07 2025
[OPINION] A critical perspective on the UN's AI governance plan: Hidden risks in the push for global regulation
To succeed, AI governance must go beyond "good vs. bad AI" and adopt an inclusive, nuanced approach.
Tue Jan 07 2025