![WIDER IMAGE - In the Andes, mountain guides bear witness to shrinking glaciers WIDER IMAGE - In the Andes, mountain guides bear witness to shrinking glaciers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71721994747_Iverglacier.jpg)
WIDER IMAGE - In the Andes, mountain guides bear witness to shrinking glaciers
Rising global temperatures due to climate change have led the glacier to retreat and the permafrost to melt.
Sat Jul 27 2024
![Canadian wildfire reaches Jasper, firefighters battle to protect oil pipeline Canadian wildfire reaches Jasper, firefighters battle to protect oil pipeline](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41721900533_tbShetlandCreekwil.jpg)
Canadian wildfire reaches Jasper, firefighters battle to protect oil pipeline
Firefighters battle to save key facilities such as the Trans Mountain Pipeline, authorities said.
Thu Jul 25 2024
![Nepal sherpa scales Everest for record 30th time; two climbers go missing Nepal sherpa scales Everest for record 30th time; two climbers go missing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81698743414_MountEverest.jpg)
Nepal sherpa scales Everest for record 30th time; two climbers go missing
It is very rare for mountaineers to make multiple ascents in a short time.
Wed May 22 2024
![OBITUARY - Iran's President Raisi took hard line with national protests and nuclear talks OBITUARY - Iran's President Raisi took hard line with national protests and nuclear talks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61716175408_EbrahimRaisi.jpg)
OBITUARY - Iran's President Raisi took hard line with national protests and nuclear talks
Ebrahim Raisi died when a helicopter carrying him crashed in mountainous terrain, killing all aboard, a senior Iranian official said.
Mon May 20 2024
![FACTBOX - What we know about the crashed helicopter carrying Iran's president FACTBOX - What we know about the crashed helicopter carrying Iran's president](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61716177494_tbIranianRedCresce.jpg)
FACTBOX - What we know about the crashed helicopter carrying Iran's president
A Bell 212 helicopter carrying Iran's president and foreign minister crashed as it flew through mountains in heavy fog.
Mon May 20 2024
![Russia and Kazakhstan battle record floods as rivers rise further Russia and Kazakhstan battle record floods as rivers rise further](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61712894394_RVFLOOD.jpg)
Russia and Kazakhstan battle record floods as rivers rise further
The deluge of melt water has forced over 120,000 people from their homes in Russia's Ural Mountains, Siberia and Kazakhstan.
Fri Apr 12 2024
![More than 10,400 homes flooded across Russia More than 10,400 homes flooded across Russia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61712567725_Rescuers.jpg)
More than 10,400 homes flooded across Russia
Melting snow swelled some of Europe's biggest rivers, triggering record water levels in the Ural Mountains.
Mon Apr 08 2024
![Taiwan's strongest earthquake in nearly 25 years damages buildings, leaving 4 dead Taiwan's strongest earthquake in nearly 25 years damages buildings, leaving 4 dead](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61712114910_TBearthquakejpg.jpg)
Taiwan's strongest earthquake in nearly 25 years damages buildings, leaving 4 dead
The earthquake topple a three-story building, temporarily trapping four people inside and also stranding about 400 tourists on mountainside.
Wed Apr 03 2024
![Earth’s early evolution: Fresh insights from rocks formed 3.5 billion years ago Earth’s early evolution: Fresh insights from rocks formed 3.5 billion years ago](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61708690271_BarbertonMakhonjwa.jpg)
Earth’s early evolution: Fresh insights from rocks formed 3.5 billion years ago
These rocks are found in the oldest parts of what are today the continents, called cratons.
Sat Feb 24 2024
![Twelve rescued from rollercoaster at Hong Kong Disneyland Twelve rescued from rollercoaster at Hong Kong Disneyland](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81707299918_TBHongKongDisney.jpg)
Twelve rescued from rollercoaster at Hong Kong Disneyland
The Hyperspace Mountain ride is described on Disney's website as rocketing into a Star Wars battle.
Wed Feb 07 2024
![China landslide kills two, dozens missing China landslide kills two, dozens missing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81705904970_TBLiangshuiVillag.jpg)
China landslide kills two, dozens missing
The landslide hit two villages covering houses in brown mountain soil at the foot of a hill, with at least 47 people missing.
Mon Jan 22 2024
![About 1,000 tourists trapped in China's Xinjiang after avalanches About 1,000 tourists trapped in China's Xinjiang after avalanches](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71705404141_TBTOURISTSTRANDED.jpg)
About 1,000 tourists trapped in China's Xinjiang after avalanches
Road access to Hemu village, where the tourists were trapped, has been cut off by avalanches for several days now.
Tue Jan 16 2024
![Kejohanan akhir Dew Challenge raih kejayaan Kejohanan akhir Dew Challenge raih kejayaan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51702823426_MountainDew.jpg)
Kejohanan akhir Dew Challenge raih kejayaan
Mountain Dew, sebuah jenama minuman yang terkenal dan tidak asing lagi dikalangan rakyat Malaysia, telah menganjurkan kejohanan akhir Dew Challenge.
Sun Dec 17 2023
![Indian rescuers, two weeks after tunnel collapse, try new tack to reach 41 workers Indian rescuers, two weeks after tunnel collapse, try new tack to reach 41 workers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81701053258_TBRescuejpg.jpg)
Indian rescuers, two weeks after tunnel collapse, try new tack to reach 41 workers
Rescuers began drilling vertically from the top of a mountain under which 41 workers became trapped two weeks ago.
Mon Nov 27 2023
![Mountain villages fight for future as melting glaciers threaten floods Mountain villages fight for future as melting glaciers threaten floods](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51700744351_meltingglaciers.jpg)
Mountain villages fight for future as melting glaciers threaten floods
When glacial lakes overfill or their banks become unsound, they burst, sparking deadly floods that wash out bridges and buildings.
Sun Nov 26 2023