Volcanic eruption lights up night sky in Iceland
The eruption poses no immediate danger to people according to meteorological officials. (AP pic) COPENHAGEN: A volcano erupted near Iceland’s capital Reykjavik today, shooting lava high into the night sky after thousands of small earthquakes in recent weeks. The eruption occurred near Fagradalsfjall, a mountain on the Reykjanes Peninsula, around 30km southwest of the capital. […]
Global outrage grows as deaths from Myanmar protests climb
Police and military forces occupy a roadblock in Yangon yesterday. (AP pic) NAYPYITAW: Opponents of Myanmar’s coup plan more protests today as international pressure on the military junta to halt its repression of pro-democracy supporters increased, with Asian neighbours joining western countries in condemning lethal force. Two people were killed when soldiers opened fire overnight […]
Threats to overthrow IGP come from corrupt officers, say police sources
YOUNG Turks in the police force who are plotting to bring down Inspector-General of Police Abdul…
Mass evacuations as rains cause record flooding in Australia
MASS evacuations were ordered in low-lying areas along Australia’s east coast today as torrential rains caused…
Immigration Dept gives assurance to resolve congestion at Malaysian High Commission in Singapore
KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 — The Immigration Department (JIM) has assured that it will resolve the…
Dr Noor Hisham: National Covid-19 infectivity rate stays at around 0.9, Melaka and Labuan top
KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 — Despite the country’s Covid-19 infectivity rate remaining at an effective reproduction…