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
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