Greece tames wildfire near Athens, arson suspected
Wildfire forced dozens to flee their homes, and authorities now believe the fire was the result of arson as well as hot, dry conditions.
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
Brazil downpours leave at least 50 dead as rescue ship arrives
At least 38 people remain missing, while more than 3,000 have been forced to flee their homes, according to a statement.
Fri Feb 24 2023
Ampang landslide: Loud warning siren alerts residents to flee
A loud warning siren has alerted residents at Taman Bukit Permai 2, Ampang to flee their homes to a safer place during a landslide incident that occurred in the area at 5 pm yesterday.
Fri Mar 11 2022
Cate Blanchett sees pandemic as chance for reflection on plight of refugees
World Refugee Day honours those who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict or persecution.
Mon Jun 21 2021
Ghana fuel site blast kills at least seven, injures dozens
The blast on Saturday evening was heard across much of the city, sending a giant fireball into the sky above the eastern part of Accra and causing frightened residents to flee their homes.
Sun Oct 08 2017
Four dead, thousands flee as floods hit northern Philippines
Four people were killed and thousands forced to flee their homes as floods inundated large parts of the northern Philippines.
Sun Jul 19 2015
Brazil floods kill 11 people
Floods in Brazil's southern state of Parana have killed 11 people and forced hundreds to flee their homes in a World Cup host city.
Thu Jun 12 2014
Flood victims in Terengganu increase, more areas affected
More and more flood victims in Terengganu were forced to flee their homes and seek shelter at relief centres.
Wed Dec 11 2013
Thousands evacuated as volcano erupts in Indonesia
A volcano in western Indonesia erupted twice Sunday, forcing more than 1,000 people to flee their homes.
Sun Nov 03 2013
Strong quake strikes Myanmar
A strong earthquake struck northern Myanmar on Sunday, causing residents to flee their homes, but no injuries or major damage were immediately reported.
Sun Nov 11 2012
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