Three rescued after sharks attack yacht off Australian coast
Both hulls of the vessel have been damaged following several shark attacks, the AMSA said in a statement.
Wed Sep 06 2023
How climate change is killing languages
Forced migration is a major cause of language extinction.
Sat Aug 19 2023
After twin cyclones leave thousands homeless, Vanuatu takes climate plea to world stage
More than 3,000 people are still in evacuation centres three weeks after two category-four cyclones hit Vanuatu.
Fri Mar 24 2023
Pacific island devotees of Prince Philip send their condolences
Anthropologists believe Philip became linked to the legend in the 1960s when Vanuatu was an Anglo-French colony known as the New Hebrides.
Tue Apr 13 2021
Small tsunamis detected after magnitude 7 undersea quake strikes near New Caledonia
A powerful magnitude 7 undersea earthquake struck east of New Caledonia's Loyalty Islands in the South Pacific on Monday, sending small tsunamis towards New Caledonia and neighbouring Vanuatu.
Mon Nov 20 2017
Major 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off Vanuatu: USGS
There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.
Fri Aug 12 2016
6.0-magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu: USGS
The quake struck at a depth of 164 kilometres (102 miles), 76 kilometres northwest of the town of Isangel on Tanna island, USGS said.
Wed Jul 20 2016
7.0-magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific nation of Vanuatu early Friday, the United States Geological Survey said.
Thu Apr 28 2016
Powerful 7.2 quake hits off Vanuatu, possible local tsunami threat
A powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck off Vanuatu Sunday, with "hazardous" tsunami waves possible along the coasts of the Pacific archipelago.
Sun Apr 03 2016
Vanuatu president says climate change 'contributed' to disaster
Aid agencies estimate more than 90 percent of housing has been damaged or destroyed in the capital caused by Super Cyclone Pam.
Mon Mar 16 2015
Vanuatu cyclone
Meteorologists said Cyclone Pam had hit the top category five intensity, with winds set to reach up to 230 kilometres per hour.
Sun Mar 15 2015
Massive damage hampering Vanuatu cyclone aid effort
The super cyclone that hit the Pacific island of Vanuatu damaged up to 90 percent of houses in the capital Port Vila.
Sun Mar 15 2015
Malaysia to host 2019 CHOGM
CHOGM 2015 will be held in Malta after Mauritius withdrew, in 2017 it will be in Vanuatu and 2019 in Malaysia.
Mon Nov 18 2013
5 dead in Solomon Islands quake
A quake-generated wave of just under one metre (three feet) reached parts of the Solomons, and Vanuatu and New Caledonia also reported rising sea levels, before a region-wide tsunami alert was lifted.
Wed Feb 06 2013
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024