Nepal's Sherpas deserve more, says teenager who scaled world's 14 tallest peaks
Sherpas are known for climbing skills that make them the backbone of mountain expeditions.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Menara Merdeka 118, a tower of success in navigating independence - Agong
Menara Merdeka 118 with a height of 678.9 metres is second tallest in the world after Burj Khalifa in Dubai, with a height of 828 metres.
Thu Jan 11 2024
Extreme tourism allows ultra-wealthy to explore new frontiers
From Earth's tallest peaks to suborbital space, here are some of the other exploits that can be attempted.
Sat Jun 24 2023
Indonesia Semeru volcanic eruption kills 14; dozens injured
The tallest mountain on Java threw up towers of ash and hot clouds on Saturday that blanketed nearby villages in East Java province.
Mon Dec 06 2021
Fastest, highest, longest: Five records set by UAE
From the world's tallest building to the deepest diving pool, the UAE, which turns 50 today, has a love of setting records.
Thu Dec 02 2021
World's tallest people get that shrinking feeling
An official study by the Dutch national statistics office finding that they appear to be shrinking might be construed as good news.
Mon Oct 11 2021
Tallest teen, fastest hair skipping among 2022 Guinness World Records
Guinness World Records reveals its latest record breakers in the 2022 edition of the popular book.
Wed Sep 22 2021
'Freedom Tower' - the skyscraper symbolising New York's resilience
The skyscraper that replaced the Twin Towers in New York's skyline is America's tallest building at 1,776 feet.
Wed Sep 08 2021
Fingerless Korean becomes world's 1st disabled person to climb all 14 Himalayan peaks
Kim Hong-bin reached the summit of the 8,047-meter-high Broad Peak, conquering all of the world's tallest Himalayan peaks.
Mon Jul 19 2021
World's tallest sandcastle built in Denmark
A total of 4,860 tonnes of sand make up the intricately decorated structure which is reminiscent of a pyramid.
Sun Jul 11 2021
As Etna lights up the sky, mud pools holds clues to what it does next
Scientists say that mud pools several kilometres from Europe's tallest active volcano hold the key to predicting what it will do next.
Sat Apr 10 2021
Volcano eruption in Russia's Far East lures 'daredevil' tourists
The Klyuchevskaya Sopka on Kamchatka is the tallest volcano in Eurasia and one of the largest active volcanoes in the world.
Tue Mar 23 2021
World's second tallest tower, Malaysia's Merdeka 118 project on track after MCO delays
Phase 1 and 2 of Permodalan Nasional Bhd's (PNB) iconic Merdeka 118 precinct are expected to be ready by the second quarter (Q2) of 2022 instead of end 2021 as initially targeted.
Sun Oct 25 2020
Man arrested scaling tallest building in Paris
The unnamed climber, who used no harnesses or other aids, was detained after he got to the top of the 210-metre (690 feet) office block.
Sat Sep 19 2020
Hole in tallest U.S. dam grows, officials say no threat of failure
State authorities and engineers on Thursday carefully released water from the Lake Oroville Dam in Northern California as water levels in the reservoir rose due to heavy rain and snow.
Sat Feb 11 2017
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