Over 46,000 residents of southern Japan ordered to evacuate due to Typhoon Mawar
Extremely strong typhoon Mawar is currently off the coast of Okinawa.
Thu Jun 01 2023
S.Korea braces for 'very strong' typhoon, businesses curb operations
Typhoon Hinnamnor neared South Korea forcing flight cancellations, suspensions of some business operations and closures of schools.
Mon Sep 05 2022
Typhoon Rai intensifies to Cat 5 storm as it slams Philippines
Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated from coastal areas of the central and southern Philippines ahead of a strong typhoon.
Thu Dec 16 2021
Strong typhoon roars toward pandemic-hit Philippines
The first typhoon to hit the country this year is expected to slam ashore later Thursday.
Thu May 14 2020
Strong typhoon nears southern Japan the day before election
Heavy rain and powerful winds are expected to lash large areas of Japan on Sunday as a strong typhoon sweeps ashore, possibly hindering voter turnout in a national election.
Sat Oct 21 2017
Internet slowdown due to damaged undersea cables
Strong typhoons around Hong Kong have damaged four main cables connecting South East Asia to the United States of America.
Mon Sep 04 2017
Philippines evacuates thousands ahead of Christmas typhoon
It is expected to hit the country's main island of Luzon, including the capital Manila, on Monday.
Sat Dec 24 2016
Strong typhoon set to wallop Philippines over Christmas
Nock-Ten was expected to be packing winds of up to 194 kilometres (120 miles) an hour and gusts of nearly 241 kilometres an hour when it hit the eastern tip of the archipelago's main island of Luzon.
Fri Dec 23 2016
Flights grounded as typhoon hits near Tokyo
A strong typhoon stuck near Tokyo on Monday, with heavy rain and winds grounding more than 400 flights as officials warned of landslides and flooding.
Mon Aug 22 2016
US military officials feared dead as typhoon slams into Japan
Strong typhoon Phanfone made landfall in central Japan on Monday, leaving four people dead or missing, including three US military officials swept away by waves.
Mon Oct 06 2014
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