Son of Singapore's founder says he is now political refugee as family spat snowballs
Lee Hsien Yang says Britain has determined he faces a well-founded risk of persecution, and cannot safely return to Singapore.
Tue Oct 22 2024
Russia, Kazakhstan evacuate over 100,000 people amid worst flooding in decades
Melting snow swelled mighty rivers beyond bursting point in the worst flooding in the area for at least 70 years.
Wed Apr 10 2024
More than 10,400 homes flooded across Russia
Melting snow swelled some of Europe's biggest rivers, triggering record water levels in the Ural Mountains.
Mon Apr 08 2024
The Future Is Female: Dementia Care - Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Teepa Snow, an occupational therapist specialising in dementia care and education. She developed the Positive Approach to Care®️ technique which emphasises empathy, respect, and understanding when interacting with individuals living with brain change, while actively advocating to change the norms of dementia care culture.
Sun Mar 31 2024
Several injured in 100-car pile-up on icy China expressway
Over the past few weeks, large parts of China have been hit by cold waves, blizzards and icy rain.
Fri Feb 23 2024
Chinese capital closes highways after heavy snowfall
With freezing rain and snow expected to last until Monday, officials boosted public transport arrangements and shut eight highways.
Wed Feb 21 2024
Death toll in China landslide rises to 25, rescuers search for missing
Rescue workers battled freezing temperatures and snow to locate dozens of missing people.
Wed Jan 24 2024
Death toll in China landslide rises to 11, rescuers still search for missing
Rescue workers battled freezing temperatures and snow to locate dozens of missing people.
Tue Jan 23 2024
Changing climate an existential threat to sports
It is becoming harder to play and attend sports without climate-related disruptions.
Fri Jan 19 2024
Japan issues alert for heavy snow
The Japanese weather agency on Friday issued a heavy snow alert for northern Japanese prefectures, as heavy snow continued to hit parts of the country.
Fri Dec 22 2023
Lava flows from Iceland volcano slow as heavy snow sets in
The eruption for now looks set to spare a nearby town that was evacuated following weeks of earthquakes.
Thu Dec 21 2023
Blizzards sweep across Russia bringing massive snow falls
Blizzards swept across swathes of Russia on Friday, carpeting Moscow in one of the biggest snow falls in decades.
Fri Dec 15 2023
Freezing temperatures, snow, ice blanket China, shutting highways
The cold wave moving through the country from north to south is expected to drag temperatures lower into the weekend.
Fri Dec 15 2023
Cold wave grips northern China, temperatures set to plummet in south
Snow and ice forced the closure of 126 highways across several provinces.
Thu Dec 14 2023
Actor Suzanne Somers dies at 76
Suzanne Somers was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000, and announced in late July that it had returned.
Mon Oct 16 2023
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
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024