RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec 28 — The death of a fan during Taylor Swift’s November concert in Rio de Janeiro was caused by heat exhaustion, according to an autopsy report published yesterday by Brazilian media. Ana Benevides, 23, died during Swift’s first “Eras Tour” show in Brazil on November 17 after the head index had … Read more
JOHOR BARU, Dec 8 ― Flash floods hit the city yesterday following a heavy downpour as well as high tide which further compelled the situation. State Housing and Local Government committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor said according to the Irrigation and Drainage Department’s (JPS) report, exceptionally heavy rain that started at 1.30pm continued … Read more
Several flood victims in Kampung Tersang, Rantau Panjang have expressed concern that their wooden houses are decaying as a result of frequent flooding.
WELLINGTON: A massive volcanic eruption in Tonga that triggered tsunami waves around the Pacific caused “significant damage” to the island nation’s capital and smothered it in dust, but the full extent was not apparent with communications still cut off on Sunday. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
GENEVA: Pandemic-related disruptions caused tens of thousands more malaria deaths in 2020, the World Health Organisation said Monday, but added that urgent action had averted a far worse scenario. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
The flash floods following heavy rain around Ampang Jaya yesterday were believed to have been caused by the highway construction work in the nearby area.
Problems related to internet coverage, experienced by the residents of Kampung Seri Kesinai in Padang Besar, Perlis, is due to the terrain and tall trees in the area.
THE Japanese government has agreed to pay up to 13 million yen (US$119,000) each to some 500 plaintiffs for damages caused by asbestos after the Supreme Court ruled in their favour. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
LONDON: Ice sheet melting at the end of the last ice age may have caused sea levels to rise at 10 times the current rate, a study published Thursday by a team led by scientists from Britain’s Durham University said. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
