Turkish ski resort fire kills 76, guests forced to jump from windows
The fire began on the restaurant floor of the 12-storey Grand Kartal Hotel, authorities said.
Wed Jan 22 2025
Snowboarding baby steals hearts and headlines in China
At just 11 months old, Wang Yuji can't even walk, but she is already snowboarding and taking the slopes and the internet by storm.
Sun Nov 28 2021
'People need mountains': Swiss ski resorts buck Alpine lockdowns
Swiss resorts boast of cold-fogging equipment to blast the interiors of gondolas and kill 99.9 percent of viruses, bacteria in a minute.
Sun Nov 22 2020
Seven die in cable car crash in Indian Kashmir, 150 rescued
About 150 people were stranded in other cable cars on the mountain in Gulmarg in high winds, but were later rescued.
Sun Jun 25 2017
El Nino's warming influence cold comfort to Japan's ski resorts
The ski industry in Japan, has been hit with a dose of just what it didn't need - balmy winter weather, courtesy of El Nino.
Mon Jan 18 2016
14 dead in Japan ski bus accident
Fourteen people were killed and dozens injured when a bus taking them to a ski resort ran off a mountain road in central Japan early Friday.
Fri Jan 15 2016
Germanwings plane crashes in Southern France: 150 feared dead
A German airliner Germanwings crashed near a ski resort in Southern France on Tuesday with all 150 people on board feared dead, officials said.
Tue Mar 24 2015
Davos elite gather in shadow of attacks
The world's political and business elite gather for their annual meeting in the glitzy Swiss ski resort of Davos, with the shadow of recent attacks in France and ongoing global conflicts looming large
Wed Jan 21 2015
Switzerland hosts horse races on ice
Upmarket Swiss ski resort of St Moritz hosts a series of unique horse races on a frozen lake - the sport, known as 'skijoring'.
Sun Feb 10 2013
US resort in lockdown as fugitive's car found
US police were searching in and around a California mountain resort for an alleged fugitive cop killer.
Fri Feb 08 2013
Efforts to market Malaysia underway at WEF 2013
Efforts to promote Malaysia at the World Economic Forum in Davos are in full swing through banners, magazine advertisements, as well as a dedicated website at the ski resort.
Thu Jan 24 2013
Canada's prime minister says nothing off the table in response to Trump's tariffs
A trade war would be extremely damaging for Canada, which sends 75% of its exports to the United States.
Fri Mar 28 2025
Trump says larger tariffs could be imposed on Canada, EU if they cause US 'economic harm'
Donald Trump warns of massive tariffs on the EU & Canada if they collude to hurt the US economy - far larger than currently planned.
Fri Mar 28 2025
Funding shortages may halt global child malnutrition programs, World Food Programme warns
The WFP has suffered severe financial setbacks after the US, its single largest donor, announced a 90-day pause on foreign aid assistance.
Fri Mar 28 2025
South Koreans mourn historic temple burnt by wildfire, race to save others
At least 18 heritage sites or objects damaged, destroyed.
Fri Mar 28 2025
What are the US and Europe doing to counter Houthi strikes in the Red Sea?
Here is how the attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Houthis have affected trade for Europe and the US.
Fri Mar 28 2025
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un touts AI suicide drones, early-warning aircraft
Kim Jong Un says unmanned control and AI capability must be the top priorities in modern arms development.
Fri Mar 28 2025
Russia soon to begin to build road bridge to North Korea
The bridge was agreed upon during Putin's 2024 North Korea visit, when both nations signed a strategic partnership deal.
Fri Mar 28 2025
Court allows Rosmah to include Govt, police as third parties in missing jewellery lawsuit
Judge says Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has established a prima facie case to be granted leave to issue the third-party notice.
Thu Mar 27 2025
Najib named as suspect in 1MDB probe due to inflow of funds into personal account - witness
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak was named a suspect after Bukit Aman found a money trail of 1MDB funds entering the ex-PM's accounts.
Thu Mar 27 2025
Lecturer claims trial for committing sexual acts using objects against female students
Ahmad Syahir Sharifudeen is facing five counts of engaging in sexual acts of unnatural intercourse with the 19-year-old female victims.
Thu Mar 27 2025