EXPLAINER - Why is Sudan still at war a year on?
A conflict in Sudan wreaked havoc across the country, unleashed waves of ethnic violence and created the world's largest displacement.
Fri Apr 12 2024
Several injured in 100-car pile-up on icy China expressway
Over the past few weeks, large parts of China have been hit by cold waves, blizzards and icy rain.
Fri Feb 23 2024
Massive earthquake jolts Japan, residents evacuate coast
The quake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 triggered waves of around 1 metre along parts of the Sea of Japan coast with a larger wave expected, public broadcaster NHK reported.
Mon Jan 01 2024
Missing Singaporean in Kota Tinggi found drowned
A Singaporean man, feared missing after being swept away by waves at The Westin Desaru Coast Beach, Kota Tinggi, has been found drowned.
Thu Dec 28 2023
Cyclone Michaung hits India's south after 13 killed in floods, rain
Tall waves crashed into southern coastal towns over the last two days as the cyclone approached, submerging entire villages.
Wed Dec 06 2023
Cyclone Michaung makes landfall in India's south; nine killed earlier in floods, rain
Torrential rains sent tall waves crashing into coastal towns, submerging roads and killing at least nine people, including a child.
Tue Dec 05 2023
The Future Is Female: Women in Science - Women Making Waves in Scientific Discovery
For 25 years, the L’Oréal Foundation and UNESCO have been working together to empower and promote women in science through the ‘For Women in Science’ programme. Malaysia has been part of the programme for the last 18 years, during which over RM1.5 million in research grants have been awarded to more than 51 women scientists in recognition of their achievement in science. On this episode of #TheFutureIs Female Melisa Idris speaks to this year’s Malaysian beneficiaries: Dr Acga Cheng from UM, Dr Che Azurahanim Che Abdullah from UPM, and Dr Elena Azizan from UKM.
Sun Dec 03 2023
Long after the tsunami destroyed lives, the waves are still felt
The tsunami killed some 230,000 people, making it the deadliest in recorded history.
Sun Jun 25 2023
Italy bets on quietest of places to host world-leading telescope
The project aims to explore deep space via the study of gravitational waves, and it can only work with when ground vibrations are minimal.
Tue May 30 2023
Why does your life flash before your eyes near death?
Researchers at the University of Michigan found evidence of surges in brain activity associated with consciousness in two dying patients.
Sat May 13 2023
Welcome 'Joon' and 'Monica' to Astro AWANI, as the waves of AI have arrived
Joon and Monica are the result of the synergy between two aspects: generative AI technology and professional journalism practices.
Mon May 08 2023
WHO head says COVID-19 death toll down 95 pct since beginning of 2023
However, the pandemic threat is far from being resolved since the virus can still mutate and cause new waves of deaths, WHO said.
Thu Apr 27 2023
Avoid swimming activities at sea during high tide, high waves, choppy waters - MPPD Zamri
Those going to beaches in Port Dickson are advised to stay away from swimming activities during high tide, choppy waters for safety reasons.
Tue Apr 25 2023
These glasses can read their wearer's lips
It works using sonar, emitting and receiving sound waves through the face, in turn detecting the slightest movement of the lips and mouth.
Sat Apr 22 2023
US and China wage war beneath the waves - over internet cables
It started out as strictly business: a huge private contract for one of the worlds most advanced undersea fiber-optic cables.
Fri Mar 24 2023