Death toll from US storms rises to 29
US President Joe Biden declared a "major disaster" in Arkansas, ordering federal aid to help with the recovery.
Mon Apr 03 2023
Oklahoma twisters injure 12, leave thousands without power
Tornadoes roared through the area overnight, knocking out power to thousands of customers and injuring a dozen people.
Tue Feb 28 2023
Be mindful of mini-tornado in Malaysia
The mini-tornadoes are short lived tornadoes that seem to appear out of nowhere and disappear just as fast even when there is no rain.
Sun Jan 30 2022
Explainer: Why tornadoes are so difficult to predict
A tornado is a narrow, violently rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.
Mon Dec 13 2021
Night of devastating tornadoes likely kills more than 100 in Kentucky
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said the collection of tornadoes was the most destructive in the state's history.
Sun Dec 12 2021
Six dead, no hope of more survivors after tornadoes destroy Amazon warehouse near St Louis
Tornadoes ripped through six US states, leaving a trail of death and destruction at homes and businesses that stretched more than 200 miles.
Sun Dec 12 2021
At least five killed as tornadoes rip through Alabama, destroying homes
In Pelham, Alabama, 60 homes were damaged in the area, but no fatalities or injuries were reported.
Fri Mar 26 2021
Texas deep freeze leaves millions without power, 21 dead
Hospitals have treated people for carbon monoxide poisoning as they tried to heat icy homes using those items.
Wed Feb 17 2021
Hurricane Laura to bring 'catastrophic' damage to Texas-Louisiana coast as a Cat. 4: forecaster
Category 4 hurricanes can pack winds of up to 156 miles (250 km) per hour.
Thu Aug 27 2020
Tornadoes hit Texas
Tornadoes tear through East Texas, killing at least four people and injuring dozens.
Fri May 05 2017
Tornadoes, storms kill 11 in U.S. South
Tornadoes ripped through an East Texas county on Saturday evening, killing at least four people and injuring dozens, while high winds, falling trees and floods killed five in neighboring states.
Tue May 02 2017
Five killed in Texas tornadoes; rains, winds lash US midsection
Tornadoes killed five people east of Dallas in Texas, local media reported on Saturday, as heavy rains and damaging winds struck a broad swath of the U.S. heartland.
Sun Apr 30 2017
Tornadoes tear path of destruction through Louisiana, at least 20 hurt
Six tornadoes tore through New Orleans and other parts of Louisiana on Tuesday, injuring at least 20 people as the storm roared across highways and streets, leveling trees, power lines and homes.
Wed Feb 08 2017
At least 14 people killed in Georgia amid string of winter tornadoes
The storms were the latest in a bout of violent weather in the southeastern United States that also killed four people in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, on Saturday.
Mon Jan 23 2017
Christmas time storms, tornadoes kill at least 43 in US
Storms hit the U.S. South, Southwest and Midwest over the Christmas holiday weekend, unleashing floods and tornadoes that killed at least 43 people.
Mon Dec 28 2015
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
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