Pakistan flooding deaths pass 1,000 in 'climate catastrophe' Deaths from widespread flooding in Pakistan topped 1,000 since mid-June, officials said Sunday, as the country’s climate minister called the deadly monsoon season “a serious climate catastrophe.” World 28 Aug, 2022
World welcomes new year amid wildfires and protests SYDNEY/HONG KONG: The world rang in the new year on Wednesday with spectacular firework displays from Sydney to Tokyo, though celebrations in Australia were overshadowed by deadly wildfires and the festive mood in Hong Kong and India was dampened... Women 31 Dec, 2019
Sydney gears up for New Year's spectacle despite Australian fires SYDNEY: Large crowds thronged Sydney harbour on Tuesday to watch Australia's famous New Year's Eve fireworks, even as smoke from deadly wildfires turned skies in nearby coastal towns blood-red. The planned spectacle is going ahead despite calls from... Women 31 Dec, 2019
Rain, high water complicate cave search for Thai soccer team MAE SAI, THAILAND: Rain continued to fall and water levels kept rising Wednesday inside a cave in northern Thailand, frustrating the search for 12 boys and their soccer coach who have been missing in the sprawling underground caverns for nearly... Women 27 Jun, 2018
Morkel takes 300th test wicket as Australia wilt in third test Morne Morkel took his 300th test wicket The series is level at 1-1 CAPE TOWN: Seamer Morne Morkel claimed his 300th wicket as South Africa took control of the third test when they reduced Australia to 150 for five at tea on the second... 23 Mar, 2018
Hundreds of stranded tourists freed as roads reopen in New Zealand SYDNEY: Hundreds of tourists trapped in a remote New Zealand town for 48 hours after a strong storm damaged roads were freed on Saturday after authorities cleared a highway. About 600 tourists are now able to leave the remote town of Haast, 426 km... Women 03 Feb, 2018
Elephants help rescue hundreds from flooded Nepali safari park KATHMANDU: Elephants helped rescue hundreds of tourists from a flooded jungle safari park in Nepal, officials said on Monday, as the death toll from flash floods and landslides after four days of heavy rain rose to 70. The Rapti River overflowed... Travel 14 Aug, 2017
600 tourists trapped in Sauraha floods CHITWAN: Around 600 tourists, who were stranded due to flooding in Sauraha in Chitwan, have been waiting to be rescued, authorities said on Monday. The swollen Rapti and Budhirapti Rivers have inundated many hotels in the tourist d estination,... Travel Abroad 13 Aug, 2017
