Japan earthquake death toll rises to 24
Building collapses and fires left at least 24 people dead in Ishikawa prefecture after a series of strong earthquakes hit central Japan.
Tue Jan 02 2024
Roof structure of five-storey building collapses, several vehicles damaged
Police said the premises is closed as a safety measure and the Fire and Rescue Department is investigating the cause of the collapse.
Wed Aug 16 2023
Kenyan building collapses spark alarm as cities swell
The collapse in Ruaka, north west of Nairobi, was one of three buildings to fall within a week in the capital and its satellite towns.
Wed Nov 23 2022
Twelve missing in Sicily as building collapses - ANSA
Firemen have been able to contain the fire and have begun digging in the rubble for the missing, including a young couple expecting a baby.
Sun Dec 12 2021
Up to 100 missing in collapsed Nigerian highrise
A luxury residential highrise under construction in Lagos collapses, trapping construction workers under a pile of concrete rubble.
Tue Nov 02 2021
Building collapses in Mumbai; two dead, over 30 feared trapped
One body had been found and a second victim was later declared dead at hospital, while eight survivors had been pulled from the rubble, a police official told the media as rescue operations continued.
Thu Aug 31 2017
At least 38 people hurt as blazing Tehran high-rise building collapses
Police have cordoned off the area and rescue teams were on their way to the scene, state TV reported.
Thu Jan 19 2017
82 killed as Bangladesh building collapses
82 people with many more feared dead in Bangladesh building collapse.
Wed Apr 24 2013
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024