Typhoon Doksuri lashes Philippines, threatens Taiwan and China
Typhoon Doksuri lashed the northern Philippines, causing rivers to overflow and leaving thousands without power.
Wed Jul 26 2023
Super Typhoon Mawar clobbers Guam with fierce winds, rains
Moving northwest at 8 mph, Typhoon Mawar could produce landslides, flash flooding and life-threatening storm surge, the NWS said.
Thu May 25 2023
The Philippines' Typhoon Vamco, Malaysia issues advisory
After the devastating impact of Super Typhoon Goni just several weeks ago which left at least 25 people dead, Typhoon Vamco had struck Philippines main Luzon island overnight.
Thu Nov 12 2020
Super typhoon Goni slams into Philippines, makes two landfalls
A third landfall was expected to hit Quezon province later in the day.
Sun Nov 01 2020
Super Typhoon Haima barrels through northern Philippines
Super Typhoon Haima, the strongest cyclone to hit the Philippines in three years, toppled power and communication lines, damaged houses and displaced thousands as it made landfall.
Thu Oct 20 2016
Millions in Philippines on alert for super typhoon
Millions of people in the Philippines were ordered Wednesday to prepare for one of the strongest typhoons to ever hit the disaster-battered country.
Wed Oct 19 2016
Taiwan evacuates tourists ahead of third storm in two weeks
Taiwan evacuated thousands of tourists from outlying islands Monday and set up nearly 100 shelters across the island as it braced for its third typhoon in two weeks.
Mon Sep 26 2016
Tropical storm kills 21 in China, 13 missing
A tropical storm in China has left 21 people dead and 13 missing, reports said Thursday, after it lashed Taiwan with typhoon-grade winds and rain.
Thu Jul 14 2016
Thousands evacuated as super typhoon hits Taiwan
Super Typhoon Nepartak lashed Taiwan with powerful winds and torrential rain as it made landfall early Friday, forcing thousands to evacuate their homes.
Fri Jul 08 2016
Taiwan cancels flights as super typhoon bears down
Taiwan cancelled dozens of flights and shut schools and offices Thursday as the island braced for a direct hit from Super Typhoon Nepartak.
Thu Jul 07 2016
Typhoon Koppu smashes into northern Philippines
No casualties have been reported but about 6,500 people were evacuated from their homes and taken to safer ground.
Sun Oct 18 2015
'Super typhoon' Dujuan batters Taiwan
Typhoon Taiwan
Tue Sep 29 2015
Thousands flee as 'super typhoon' Dujuan nears Taiwan
Torrential rains and high winds are forecast across Taiwan from Monday afternoon, with landfall predicted around 11pm.
Mon Sep 28 2015
Thousands evacuated as super typhoon bears down on Shanghai
Super typhoon Chan-hom barrelled towards Shanghai Saturday prompting the evacuation of more than 865,000 people in eastern China, after lashing Japan's Okinawa island chain and Taiwan.
Sat Jul 11 2015
Pope flees Philippine storm while on typhoon mercy mission
Pope Francis was forced to flee a fierce storm in the Philippines, cutting short a mercy mission to weeping survivors of a super typhoon.
Sat Jan 17 2015
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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