Russia begins mass production of radiation-resistant mobile bomb shelters
The "KUB-M" shelter looks like a reinforced shipping container which gives some protection against radiation, shrapnel, debris and fires.
Wed Nov 20 2024
GISB: Individuals observed 'monitoring' shelters for rescued children - Nancy
Nancy Shukri says the ministry is uncertain whether these individuals are the children's parents or unrelated parties.
Wed Oct 16 2024
27,000 displaced by Israeli attacks seek shelter across country: Lebanese minister
Public schools across the country, approximately 252 in total, have been converted into shelters for displaced residents.
Wed Sep 25 2024
Fear of 'lost generation' as Gaza school year begins with all classes shut
Many of Gaza's schools are turning into emergency shelters housing thousands of displaced families.
Fri Sep 13 2024
Landslides in India's Kerala kill 93, hundreds still missing
Most of the victims were tea estate workers and their families who were asleep in makeshift shelters.
Tue Jul 30 2024
Japan issues heatstroke warning as 'cooling shelters' offer respite
Authorities urged people to avoid physical activity as the environment ministry issued top 'danger'-level alerts.
Tue Jul 09 2024
Two more baitul mahabbah to be established next year - Saifuddin Nasution
Two more temporary shelters for foreign children will be established in Kelantan and Sarawak next year.
Fri Dec 15 2023
Finland counted its bomb shelters and found 50,500 of them
The wary Nordic country made the construction of emergency shelters mandatory under apartment blocks and office buildings since 1950s.
Sat Sep 02 2023
Death toll from Ecuador landslide deaths rises to 17, over 70 remain missing
Workers are being helped by heavy machinery and have installed shelters for people displaced by the landslide.
Fri Mar 31 2023
Bangladesh panel says fire at Rohingya camps 'planned sabotage'
Nearly 2,800 shelters and more than 90 facilities including hospitals and learning centres were destroyed in the fire.
Mon Mar 13 2023
Thousands of Rohingya refugees homeless after Bangladesh camp fire - UN
UNHCR said more than 2,000 shelters and over 90 facilities including hospitals and learning centres were destroyed in the blaze.
Tue Mar 07 2023
COVID protests escalate in Guangzhou as China lockdown anger boils
Guangzhou said they would allow close contacts of COVID cases to quarantine at home rather than being forced to go to makeshift shelters.
Wed Nov 30 2022
Ukraine setting up 'invincibility centres' to help provide heat and water
Ukraine's government promised to create shelters to provide heat and water and encouraged citizens to conserve energy.
Wed Nov 23 2022
Flash floods hit 22 areas in Melaka, two relief centres opened
29 people from nine families affected by flash floods in Alor Gajah have been placed at two flood relief shelters after heavy downpours.
Sun Sep 18 2022
Pakistan's flood-affected communities can help build these low-tech shelters
Pakistan's first female architect has been working on the material for more than a decade.
Mon Sep 12 2022
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
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024