Fire at shopping centre in China's southwest kills 16
Preliminary investigation suggests it was started by construction work at the building.
Thu Jul 18 2024
Hot, dry weather expected to subside in early April
Maqrun Fadzli Mohd Fahmi said that this phase occurs when there is a shift in wind direction from the northeast to the southwest monsoon.
Mon Mar 25 2024
Blasts near Pakistan candidates' offices kill 26 on eve of election
Two blasts took place near electoral candidates' offices in Pakistan's southwestern province of Balochistan, local officials said.
Wed Feb 07 2024
Volcanic eruption sparks emergency measures in Iceland
A volcano erupted Monday night on the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwest Iceland, the Icelandic Meteorological Office said.
Tue Dec 19 2023
Suicide blast in southwest Pakistan kills at least 52, more than 50 injured
The bomber detonated himself near the vehicle of the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Deputy Inspector General of Police said.
Fri Sep 29 2023
Monsoon transition phase to start Sept 19 - MetMalaysia
The beginning of this phase marks the end of the Southwest Monsoon which began on May 15 this year, said Helmi Abdullah.
Thu Sep 14 2023
Hawaii wildfires: How did the Maui fire start and what we know about the Lahaina blaze?
Winds from Hurricane Dora, hundreds of miles southwest of the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean, have fanned the flames across Hawaii.
Sun Aug 13 2023
In southern Japan, Typhoon Khanun kills 2, cuts power to 166,000 homes
Typhoon Khanun pounded Japan's southwestern Okinawa and Kagoshima prefectures with heavy rain and gusty winds for a second straight day.
Thu Aug 03 2023
Rain kills 15 in southwest China as Xi urges better defences
Floods have forced thousands from their homes, bridges have been destroyed and homes and cars washed away.
Wed Jul 05 2023
At least 8 killed in Tibet avalanche, Chinese govt sends team to help search for survivors
At least eight people were killed following an avalanche in the city of Nyingchi in the southwestern region of Tibet, and the Chinese government has sent a team to oversee help in recovering bodies.
Thu Jan 19 2023
Two Chinese cities ease COVID curbs after protests spread
The southwestern city of Chongqing will allow close contacts of people with COVID-19, who fulfil certain conditions, to quarantine at home.
Thu Dec 01 2022
Shooting at medical centre in Texas results in two dead, suspect in custody - Reports
A gunman has shot and killed two employees of Methodist Dallas Medical Centre, southwest of downtown Dallas, Texas.
Sun Oct 23 2022
Florida beachfront paradise shattered by Hurricane Ian
Nearly a week after Hurricane Ian hammered southwest Florida, once tony Fort Myers Beach is a nearly deserted disaster zone.
Thu Oct 06 2022
Japan instructs over 800,000 people to evacuate as typhoon approaches
Japanese authorities have instructed over 800,000 people in the southwest of the country to evacuate ahead of the landing of the extremely powerful Typhoon Nanmadol.
Sun Sep 18 2022
Strong earthquake strikes China's southwestern Sichuan province
Netizens from as far away as Changsha and Xian said they had felt the quake in Sichuan.
Mon Sep 05 2022
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