Some 500 people are evacuated from fire in South Korea shanty town
About 40 homes have been destroyed so far in Guryong Village, which is home to more than 600 households.
Fri Jan 20 2023
Stranded ferry with over 500 people onboard safely towed to Kuala Kedah passenger ferry jetty
The ferry carrying over 500 passengers and crew members that was stranded at around 3 pm while on its way to Langkawi from Kuala Kedah has been safely towed to the Kuala Kedah Ferry Jetty last night.
Sun Oct 23 2022
Number of flood victims in Kedah continues to drop
The number of flood victims in Kedah has reduced to 500 people from 132 families today.
Tue Nov 09 2021
More than 500 people evacuated due to floods in Melaka
The number of flood evacuees in Melaka increased to 554 people, involving 128 families.
Tue May 18 2021
Indonesia's Merapi volcano spews hot clouds, 500 evacuate
Local authorities evacuated more than 500 people living on the mountain.
Thu Jan 07 2021
COVID-19: Australia bans indoor gatherings in bid to curb virus
Australia on Wednesday banned non-essential indoor gatherings of more than 100 people as part of a range of measures to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Wed Mar 18 2020
PM Najib goes on walkabout at Kilang Bateri
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak went on a walkabout at Kilang Bateri here and spent an hour mingling with about 500 people in the area last night.
Mon Dec 05 2016
Typhoon Megi kills one in China after Taiwan destruction
More than 500 people were hurt when the storm raked across the island, including eight Japanese tourists whose bus was blown over. One remains in a critical condition.
Wed Sep 28 2016
Second death after Taiwan water park disaster
A second young victim died Thursday after being engulfed by a fireball that injured nearly 500 people at a Taiwan "colour party".
Thu Jul 02 2015
More than 500 injured in explosion at Taiwan water park
More than 500 people were injured, almost 200 of them seriously, when a ball of fire ripped through a crowd at a water park in Taiwan.
Sun Jun 28 2015
Emirates A380 makes emergency landing in Colombo
An Emirates A380 plane with more than 500 people on board made an emergency landing in Sri Lanka after pilots detected smoke in the cockpit.
Fri Jun 26 2015
Queen praises Ebola health workers in Christmas message
Queen Elizabeth II will pay tribute in her annual Christmas Day broadcast on Thursday to the "selflessness" of medical staff and aid workers fighting the Ebola epidemic.
Thu Dec 25 2014
Afghan landslide death toll unlikely to rise above 500
Up to 500 people are feared dead after a landslide triggered by heavy rains buried a remote village in northeastern Afghanistan.
Sun May 04 2014
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024