Fire at shopping centre in China's southwest kills 16
Preliminary investigation suggests it was started by construction work at the building.
Thu Jul 18 2024
At least 121 people, mostly women, killed in stampede at India's Hathras
Authorities said the stampede occurred when a crowd of devotees started pushing towards the stage after an event to touch the preacher.
Wed Jul 03 2024
Soccer - 6,101 pieces of history: Brazilian owns world's largest shirt collection
From rare Pele jerseys to a 1998 World Cup shirt signed by Ronaldo, the 41-year-old Google employee started collecting them in 2000.
Sun Jun 30 2024
Fire at South Korea battery plant kills at least 16 people, 5 missing
The fire reportedly started at the three-storey reinforced concrete building, which has a total floor space of about 2,300 square metres.
Mon Jun 24 2024
Taiwan lawmakers exchange blows in bitter dispute over parliament reforms
Even before votes started to be cast, some lawmakers screamed at and shoved each other outside the legislative chamber.
Fri May 17 2024
Muslims nationwide start Aidlifitri celebrations with solat prayers
Muslims nationwide started off Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations with Solat prayers at mosques and suraus this morning.
Wed Apr 10 2024
Fire at Sri Sabah flats believed due to wiring problems - JBPM
JBPM said initial investigation found the fire started in unit number three, subsequently denying claims it was caused by fireworks
Tue Feb 13 2024
Cameroon begins routine malaria shots in global milestone
The global fight against malaria took a stride forward as Cameroon started the world's first routine vaccine programme.
Tue Jan 23 2024
Iran expanding production of highly enriched Uranium, IAEA says
Iran has been ramping up the production of highly enriched uranium, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on Tuesday, reversing a slowdown that started in the middle of the year.
Wed Dec 27 2023
PDRM traffic police counter draws crowd at MADANI Government One Year Anniversary Programme
The public started queuing at PDRM counter by 7 am, although it opened only at 9 am, to get the offer of up to 50 pct for traffic summons.
Fri Dec 08 2023
Implementation of LCS project mobilisation plan yet to reach significant level - PAC
Although the progress of construction work has already started, there is a delay of one month in terms of overall progress of the project.
Tue Nov 14 2023
Palestinians leaving besieged Gaza City fear new Nakba
As fighting has edged further into Gaza City, a large number of people have started moving south.
Fri Nov 10 2023
Reality check, as Country Garden sells down a barely started Australia project
In Malaysia, its plans for the $100 bln Forest City development billed as paradise with turtles and white-sand beaches far from completion.
Thu Oct 19 2023
France races to stamp out bedbug 'scourge' before Olympics
French authorities want to make sure the bedbugs don't bite during the games and have started a drive to exterminate the pests.
Mon Oct 02 2023
New Zealanders start voting in Oct. 14 general election
New Zelanders started voting for a new government as advance in-person balloting opened ahead of the Oct. 14 general election.
Mon Oct 02 2023