Israeli tanks push deeper into Rafah, forcing people to flee again
Heavy shelling and gunfire hit the tents of displaced families in the Al-Mawasi area, further to the west of the coastal enclave.
Thu Jun 20 2024
Israeli forces advance deeper into Rafah as diplomacy falters
Many families are forced to flee their homes and tents under darkness, residents said.
Fri Jun 14 2024
Gazans strive to study as war shatters education system
Some displaced Gazans now learning in tents.
Fri May 17 2024
Malaysia becomes first country to complete all E-Haj system contracts
The E-Haj encompasses services and facilities such as accommodation tents, air conditioning, food and drink, transportation of pilgrims.
Tue May 14 2024
Israel gears up for Rafah civilian evacuation ahead of promised assault
Israel's Defence Ministry has bought 40,000 tents, each with the capacity for 10 to 12 people, for Palestinians relocated from Rafah.
Wed Apr 24 2024
Turkey steps up rebuilding plans as quake toll nears 50,000
Suleyman Soylu said 313,000 tents had been erected, with 100,000 container homes to be installed in the disaster zone.
Fri Feb 24 2023
Syria's less fortunate take refuge in public parks after earthquakes
When the massive earthquakes rocked Syria's northern city of Aleppo on Feb. 6, many people became homeless once again.
Sat Feb 18 2023
Fans blow hot and cold over Qatar's World Cup tents and rooms
Some 1,800 heavy plastic tents are set out row after row on Qetaifan where some occupants complained about the austere conditions.
Sun Nov 27 2022
Sri Lanka deploys troops to capital after clash at protest
Pro-government supporters attacking protesters with clubs and iron bars, demolishing and later burning down their tents.
Mon May 09 2022
New Zealand police dismantle tents, tow vehicles to clear anti-vaccine protests
Several fires broke out among tents just metres from the parliament building, sending up billows of smoke before being doused by police.
Wed Mar 02 2022
Selangor Fire Dept sets up tents for second wave of Hulu Langat flooding
The Selangor Fire and Rescue Department has set up five tents to facilitate flood relief efforts in the Hulu Langat, in preparation for a second wave of flooding in the area.
Mon Dec 27 2021
Camping not allowed around Putrajaya lakeside area - PPj
At the moment, camping activities can be carried out at the designated campsite at the Wetland Park that has complete facilities.
Thu Sep 23 2021
Chinese, Indian workers among 11 killed in Nepal floods, 25 missing
Hundreds of people have been forced to move to community shelters, including schools, sheds and tents, authorities said.
Fri Jun 18 2021
South Korea unveils inflatable isolation ward for COVID-19 patients
The rooms use a ventilation system that creates negative pressure to allow air to flow into the isolation room and be channelled out safely.
Fri Jan 08 2021
'Cinema under the stars' offers Indonesians safe entertainment amid pandemic
The outdoor camp-style movie space set up each evening on a hilltop with neat lines of teepee-style tents in front of a large screen.
Tue Dec 01 2020
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
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