A sudden glacier collapse has triggered catastrophic flooding across Nepal, killing more than 500 people and leaving nearly a thousand still missing. International aid teams and local authorities have resumed large-scale rescue operations as fears of additional dam bursts gradually subside.
Wisma Putra has officially stated that there are currently no reports of Malaysian nationals among the dead or missing following the severe flooding and landslides in Nepal.
A drone strike on Kuwait Airport resulted in the death of an Indian man traveling home for a wedding, while all registered Malaysians in Kuwait were confirmed safe. Kuwait has released footage of the incident.
The ongoing Iran war is impacting global financial policy and fundamentally changing Israeli politics, economy, and society, with accusations of war crimes against the US and Israel, while Iran reportedly beefs up its defenses and recruits children in preparation for a ground war.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha: Some of the world's busiest airports are closed due to attacks in the Middle East. The consequences are felt worldwide, for passengers as well as for freight traffic.
Authorities in Nepal and Tibet have halted search efforts after a landslide-created barrier lake overflowed, triggering dangerous flash floods along the mountainous border. The renewed flooding endangers teams searching for dozens of missing mountaineers, including British nationals.
Following recent blasts in southern Thailand, Malaysia's Foreign Ministry has advised its citizens to reconsider travel to the border region. The explosions caused tremors felt across the border in Pasir Mas, prompting safety concerns.
Malaysia's Foreign Ministry, Wisma Putra, is monitoring developments in southern Thailand after a bomb blast in Narathiwat and has confirmed that there were no Malaysian casualties.
The Malaysian government has confirmed that no Malaysians were harmed or seriously affected by the recent strong earthquake in Japan. This statement provides reassurance following the seismic event.
A powerful earthquake in Colombia has killed over 250 people, with thousands still missing as rescuers race against time to find survivors. The disaster has strained the new government and emergency services, with one woman being pulled alive from rubble nearly 30 hours after the quake.
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Mindanao, affecting over 8,600 schools and displacing nearly 18,000 people into evacuation centers. Local governments and organizations are mobilizing financial aid, rescue teams, and personnel for the response efforts.