Floods in Germany claim 81 victims, more than 1,000 missing
Entire communities lay in ruins after swollen rivers swept through towns and villages in the states of North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate.
Fri Jul 16 2021
At least 44 dead, dozens missing as floods sweep through western Europe
At least 42 people have died in Germany and dozens were missing on swollen rivers swept through towns and villages.
Fri Jul 16 2021
Situation in flood-hit Kelantan worsens slightly, evacuees now 1,284
Zainuddin anticipates the evacuation of more people in the afternoon, especially from Pasir Mas and Tumpat, when the water from the upper reaches of swollen rivers came downstream.
Mon Jan 02 2017
Possible flash flood warned in lower southern Thailand
Southern provinces in Thailand are on alert for flash flood after torrential rain triggered minor flood and swollen rivers.
Fri Dec 02 2016
Pakistan rushes to protect cities from floods
Pakistani authorities Thursday moved to protect two major cities from raging floodwaters, readying explosives to divert swollen rivers, in a crisis which has hit more than a million people.
Thu Sep 11 2014
Death toll in Solomons flooding rises to nine
At least nine have been killed in floods in the Solomon Islands, making it one of the Pacific's worst disasters of recent times.
Sat Apr 05 2014
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024