Floods worsen in three Malaysian states
Severe-level continuous heavy rain is expected to occur in several areas in Kedah, Perak and Pahang during the same period.
Japanese expedition team plans to extract ‘world’s oldest ice’ in Antarctica
In Japan’s third excavation, the National Institute of Polar Research and other organizations are to bore down about 2,735 meters to extract the world’s oldest ice.
4 cops killed, many injured in midnight siege of police station in Lakki Marwat
While no group has taken responsibility for the attack, the police suspect the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as the group is known to operate in the area.
3 kids per class in Japan may have developmental problems
The rise in the proportion of students with developmental disorders came as increased awareness among teachers and parents led to more attention for such previously overlooked…
Malaysia landslide: Rescuers use radar to locate victims, cops question campsite operator
The authorities said that the chances of finding more survivors were slim, given the lack of oxygen and the weight of mud pressing down on the site.
North Korea fires two mid-range ballistic missiles towards east coast
Until now, North Korea has only launched ICBMs that use liquid fuel. But the test of a high-thrust solid-fuel engine could raise the possibility of developing ICBMs that use solid…
China expected to boost world economic recovery in 2023
China has also pledged to further expand domestic demand and to give full play to the fundamental role of consumption and the key role of investment in 2023.
Batang Kali landslide: Incident caused by underground water, says Public Works Dept
Initial investigations indicated that there were two slope failures at the location, which happened within 20 to 30 minutes apart.
China expresses displeasure at Japan’s revision of 3 key defence documents
Pundits have pointed out the possibility of the East Asian superpower further ramping up its military activities in areas around the neighbouring country.
Potential Indonesian VP candidate Ridwan must prove himself worthy of running
An architect by trade, he burst onto the political scene in 2013 when he trounced seven other mayoral candidates by securing a 27 per cent lead at regional elections.