Lewotobi volcano eruption: Malaysian Embassy working to evacuate 83 stranded Malaysians
The number of those stranded, the majority of whom are tourists, is expected to increase following the cancellation of flights.
Wed Nov 13 2024
Indonesian volcano eruption forces evacuations, airport closure
Ruang volcano belches explosive plumes of lava, rocks and ash for days, declaring the highest alert on the situation.
Thu Apr 18 2024
New Zealand court orders millions in fines and compensation over deadly volcanic eruption
A court ordered tour operators and managers of White Island to pay survivors more than $6.1 million for not ensuring the safety of visitors to the island.
Fri Mar 01 2024
Company that managed NZ White Island volcano, where 22 died in eruption, guilty of safety breaches, judge
There volcano eruption killed 22 people, mostly tourists including Malaysians in 2019, many of whom were badly burnt by searing gas and ash.
Tue Oct 31 2023
Tongan volcano eruption unleashed highest plume on record
The plume unleashed by the eruption became the first one documented to have penetrated a frigid layer of the atmosphere.
Sat Nov 05 2022
Mud volcano eruption in Tabin Wildlife Park not the first time
Tabin Wildlife Holidays general manager Lawrence Chin said the mud spewed from the eruption was safe and not hot.
Mon Sep 19 2022
Volcano eruption triggers evacuation orders, metre-high waves in Japan
Hundreds of thousands of Japanese citizens were advised to evacuate on Sunday.
Sun Jan 16 2022
La Palma volcano eruption declared over after three months of destruction
La Palma islanders to breathe a sigh of relief nearly 100 days after the Cumbre Vieja volcano upended the lives of thousands.
Sun Dec 26 2021
Indonesian Muslims hold Friday prayers in shadow of deadly volcano
Thousands of people remain in limbo after a series of eruptions in the past week by the volcano left thousands homeless.
Fri Dec 10 2021
'No warning': Indonesian village caught off guard in volcano disaster
With 142 volcanoes, Indonesia has the largest population globally living in close range to a volcano.
Fri Dec 10 2021
Stay-home order lifted for residents near La Palma volcano eruption
They advised people to continue to avoid spending a "prolonged amount of time" outside.
Mon Oct 04 2021
Stay-home order lifted for residents near La Palma volcano eruption
In response to the improvement in air quality measurements in the area, the lockdown will be lifted.
Sun Oct 03 2021
La Palma volcano eruption forces stay-home order for some residents
Those affected have been told to keep their doors and windows closed and to disconnect heating and air conditioning.
Sat Oct 02 2021
Airport closed as La Palma volcano eruption intensifies
The national Geographical and Mining Institute said its drones had shown the volcano's cone had broken.
Sun Sep 26 2021
Congo's Goma hit by tremors after volcanic eruption, scores missing
The lava flow stopped a few hundred metres short of the city limits, but wrecked 17 villages on the way and killed at least 32 people.
Tue May 25 2021
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024