Flights cancelled to and from Indonesia's Bali due to volcanic ash
Further eruptions of the volcano spewing ash clouds as high as 10 km, forces thousands to evacuate.
Wed Nov 13 2024
Ash cloud hangs over Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki after eight eruptions
Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupts eight times, spewing a plume of volcanic ash up to 8,000 m high.
Thu Nov 07 2024
Indonesia to evacuate 16,000 people after Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki eruption
Evacuations were being hampered by thick volcanic ash on some roads, an official said.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Mount Semeru spews volcanic ash
Mount Semeru erupted and spewed volcanic ash approximately one kilometre above its peak.
Tue Feb 06 2024
Indonesia rescuers evacuate all climbers from Marapi volcano after eruption killed 23
All the climbers were accounted for, following the rescue earlier of dozens, many of whom were wounded or burned by the eruption.
Thu Dec 07 2023
Indonesia's Marapi volcano erupts, killing 11 climbers; 12 missing
It took around four to six hours to evacuate one dead body from the volcano, a spokesperson said, adding: "It's very difficult."
Tue Dec 05 2023
Eleven climbers killed as Indonesia volcano erupts, search on hold
Authorities raised the alert to the second-highest level and prohibited residents from going within 3 km of the crater.
Mon Dec 04 2023
Indonesia's Marapi volcano erupts, spewing ash
Authorities have barred residents and visitors from carrying out any activities within 3 kilometres of the crater.
Mon Dec 04 2023
Volcanic ash buildup shuts airport on La Palma in Spain's Canary Islands
It is the second time that La Palma's airport has been shut due to ash buildup since the eruption began on Sept. 19.
Fri Oct 08 2021
Tourists fly out of Bali at last as wind blows volcanic ash away
Airlines laid on extra flights to the Indonesian holiday island of Bali on Thursday to allow thousands of passengers stranded for days by an erupting volcano to fly home as a switch in wind direction
Fri Dec 01 2017
Indonesia extends Bali airport closure due to volcanic ash
Indonesia's transportation ministry said on Tuesday it will extend the closure of Bali's I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport for a further 24 hours.
Mon Nov 27 2017
MetMalaysia monitoring movement of Mount Sinabung volcanic ash
MetMalaysia will continue to monitor the movement of ash and dust from Mount Sinabung eruption in Sumatra, Indonesia.
Tue May 24 2016
Volcanic Ash briefly closes Bali airport
Volcanic Ash briefly closes Bali airport
Fri Aug 07 2015
Bali flights to resume after ash cloud closed airport
Holidaymakers stranded for days in Bali when a volcanic ash cloud forced the closure of the island's main airport began checking in for flights after Indonesian authorities reopened the terminal.
Sat Jul 11 2015
Borobudur closed due to volcanic ash rain from Mount Kelud
The world's biggest Buddhist temple, Borobudur, was closed here on Friday due to volcanic ash rain spewed from Mount Kelud in Kediri, East Java.
Fri Feb 14 2014
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