Malaysia's Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, has ordered cabinet members to cancel any leave and focus on flood relief efforts, as the country faces its worst flood disaster in a decade.
Over 90,000 people have been displaced, with three reported dead, following torrential rains, especially in Kelantan and Terengganu.
The floods, common during Malaysia’s monsoon season, have caused widespread damage, with rivers overflowing and homes submerged.
The Meteorological Department forecasts continued heavy rainfall until Saturday, and authorities have deployed over 82,000 personnel, along with boats and helicopters, to assist with rescue operations.
The floods have also affected southern Thailand, causing fatalities and widespread displacement.
Residents in Tumpat, Malaysia, return to submerged homes as deadly floods, the worst in decades, begin to ease. Torrential rains have killed dozens across Malaysia and Thailand, damaging homes and crops, with more heavy rain forecast later this week.
Severe floods in southern Thailand and northern Malaysia have claimed at least 12 lives and displaced tens of thousands, with heavy rain and flash floods continuing to wreak havoc, authorities warn.
Wildfires raging across Los Angeles have reached the Hollywood Hills, forcing over 100,000 evacuations and threatening iconic landmarks like the Dolby Theatre. With strong winds fuelling six major blazes, officials warn of worsening conditions as firefighting efforts are stretched thin.
In a poignant moment of national grief, the Government of Georgia has declared January 9 a day of mourning following the tragic death of five children in a fire in Saberio, reaffirming the country's solidarity with the affected families.
Amid growing global attention on Greenland’s sovereignty, residents and leaders of the Arctic island have firmly rejected U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's remarks about potentially using military or economic measures to control the territory.
The body of Youssef Ziyadne, an Israeli Bedouin taken hostage during the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack, was found in a Gaza tunnel, with evidence suggesting his son may also have been killed, the Israeli military confirmed on Wednesday.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has highlighted the importance of improved coordination between military and civilian services following the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash near Aktau, Kazakhstan, which resulted in 38 fatalities.
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Tibet's Himalayan foothills, killing at least 100 and shaking Nepal, Bhutan, and India. Tremors reached as far as Kathmandu and Thimphu.
Wildfires raging across Los Angeles have reached the Hollywood Hills, forcing over 100,000 evacuations and threatening iconic landmarks like the Dolby Theatre. With strong winds fuelling six major blazes, officials warn of worsening conditions as firefighting efforts are stretched thin.
Amid growing global attention on Greenland’s sovereignty, residents and leaders of the Arctic island have firmly rejected U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's remarks about potentially using military or economic measures to control the territory.
Greenlandic Finance Minister Erik Jensen firmly rejected any notion of Greenland being sold, as tensions rose over U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's recent comments on taking control of the Arctic island.
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has barricaded himself in his Seoul residence for a fifth day as authorities seek his arrest on insurrection charges. Amid rising protests and tensions, the standoff follows Yoon's controversial martial law decree and subsequent impeachment.
Devastating wildfires fueled by powerful winds force mass evacuations in Los Angeles, scorching homes and landmarks as firefighters battle uncontained blazes across the region.
Wildfires raging across Los Angeles have reached the Hollywood Hills, forcing over 100,000 evacuations and threatening iconic landmarks like the Dolby Theatre. With strong winds fuelling six major blazes, officials warn of worsening conditions as firefighting efforts are stretched thin.
In a poignant moment of national grief, the Government of Georgia has declared January 9 a day of mourning following the tragic death of five children in a fire in Saberio, reaffirming the country's solidarity with the affected families.
Amid growing global attention on Greenland’s sovereignty, residents and leaders of the Arctic island have firmly rejected U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's remarks about potentially using military or economic measures to control the territory.
The body of Youssef Ziyadne, an Israeli Bedouin taken hostage during the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack, was found in a Gaza tunnel, with evidence suggesting his son may also have been killed, the Israeli military confirmed on Wednesday.
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