Trash balloons sent by North Korea cause regular disruptions at Seoul's airports
North Korea has launched more than 5,500 balloons with bags of trash attached to them since late May.
Wed Sep 25 2024
Waste not: Taiwan workshop turns trash into sunglasses
Plastic caps, food packaging, utensils and toys are being upcycled into new items at a zero-waste workshop in Taipei.
Sun Sep 08 2024
North Korean trash balloons land near South Korea's presidential complex
The objects in the balloons contained no contaminants or other risks, the security service said.
Wed Jul 24 2024
Incheon airport briefly shuts down runways because of North Korea trash balloons
One balloon landed on the tarmac near passenger Terminal 2 and the three runways at Incheon were temporarily shut down.
Wed Jun 26 2024
Hello Kitty, parasites: inside North Korea trash balloons according to South
South Korea deployed military explosives units and chemical and biological warfare teams to inspect the objects.
Mon Jun 24 2024
North Korea leader's sister warns of new response against S.Korean loudspeakers, leaflets
South Korea resumed loudspeaker broadcasts directed at North Korea, demanding Pyongyang to stop sending balloons carrying trash into South.
Mon Jun 10 2024
North Korea to suspend sending trash balloons to South Korea
North Korea vows to resume sending balloons carrying trash if anti-North Korean leaflets are flown over again from the South.
Mon Jun 03 2024
South Korea on alert for balloons dropping trash from North
South Korea's military said unidentified objects believed to be from North Korea were seen near the heavily fortified border.
Wed May 29 2024
Indonesia fishing village grapples with piles of trash brought in by tides
Teluk has one of Indonesia's dirtiest beaches as villagers said that heavy rain has led to stronger tides, bringing more trash to shore.
Sat Mar 23 2024
Samurai trash collectors clean Tokyo streets after Halloween revels
Occasions such as Halloween leave a lot of trash, as street drinking becomes common in bustling areas and tourist spots, Keisuke Naka said.
Wed Nov 01 2023
What to do with Kapar's mountain of trash?
Illegal dumpsite behind the Lay Hong feed mill stands out due to its height, size and the space it occupies.
Wed Aug 16 2023
Buried gold, burning trash: US couple admits to hiding hacked crypto
The DOJ has since recovered $475 million more, and the couple in court on Thursday agreed to jointly forfeit $72 million.
Fri Aug 04 2023
AWANI Review: Waste management | From trash to ash
Malaysia’s waste management faces significant problems as landfills are filling to capacity while waste is not reduced. Executive Director of Pamarai Sdn Bhd Pang Swee Lei introduces the Asher, a holistic green technology that turns trash into ash and talks about the importance of treating waste at source.
Sat Jun 17 2023
From the trash can to the bathroom cabinet, waste is getting a second life in the beauty sector
What if the cosmetics of tomorrow came straight from our trash cans?
Sat Mar 25 2023
Justin Bieber slams H&M "trash" merchandise featuring his image
Justin Bieber lashed out at H&M saying the Swedish retailer had not obtained his approval over clothes featuring his image and lyrics.
Thu Dec 22 2022
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