Hurricane Helene kills at least 90 in US; homes and memories washed away
Hurricane Helene knocks out power for millions, destroying roads and bridges and causing dramatic flooding from Florida to Virginia.
Mon Sep 30 2024
Floods, mudslides kill two people in northwestern China city
Two houses in a village have been washed away, and infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and power supply facilities has been damaged.
Sat Aug 12 2023
Rain kills 15 in southwest China as Xi urges better defences
Floods have forced thousands from their homes, bridges have been destroyed and homes and cars washed away.
Wed Jul 05 2023
Sabah govt to rebuild all damaged suspension bridges in Nabawan - Chief Minister
The Sabah government will rebuild all suspension bridges in Nabawan that were damaged and washed away in last month's floods, said Chief Minister Datuk Hajiji Noor.
Sat Apr 30 2022
Newlywed's plan to hold reception washed away by floods
A newlywed couple's plan to hold a wedding ceremony took a raincheck after their family's house in Kampung Kuala Pah, Jelebu, was flooded last Saturday.
Fri Dec 24 2021
Car swept away by strong currents in Inanam, Sabah found this morning
The car that was washed away by strong currents at Jalan Kionsom Lama, Inanam late yesterday evening was found at 7.20 am today.
Sat Sep 04 2021
Yan district residents describe upstream water rush as 'mini-tsunami'
The upstream water rush has happened before but not to such an extent until the bridges and roads collapsed, cars washed away
Wed Aug 18 2021
Bill in hundreds of thousands for Australian oyster farm decimated by floods
Harper faces a repair bill of about USD$228,000 after floodwater washed away his oysters and ripped up infrastructure.
Wed Mar 31 2021
Family escapes floods in the nick of time, come to terms with losses
"All my children's school supplies, bought three days ago, were washed away in front of our eyes," said housewife Nurhani Mat Yusuf, 46.
Tue Jan 05 2021
Floods in Pahang claim first victim: Father drowns, son still missing
Zulkarnain Hitam was found drowned at 10.30 pm, believed after being washed away by a strong current while walking home with his three sons.
Mon Jan 04 2021
420 flood victims safely evacuated in Seremban, one man missing
Twenty flood victims from the area were evacuated, but the man was washed away by strong currents.
Wed Nov 04 2020
Man dies trapped in vehicle washed away by floodwaters
Fire and rescue personnel took about 30 minutes to remove Naidi from the vehicle but found that he had died.
Wed Aug 30 2017
Over 1,000 feared dead in India flood
Torrential rains and flash floods washed away homes and roads in north India, over 1000 feared dead and thousands stranded.
Wed Jun 19 2013
120 dead after annual monsoon hit India
The torrential rains have washed away hundreds of homes and roads, leaving many people dead and thousands stranded, after the annual monsoon hit northern India earlier than expected.
Wed Jun 19 2013
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024