Multiple bomb, arson attacks rock Thailand's south
Explosions and fires ripped through at least 17 locations in southern Thailand, authorities said.
Wed Aug 17 2022
Death toll from suspected arson at Japanese clinic rises to 25 - Media
Security camera footage from the clinic showed the fire broke out when the suspect carried two bags of liquid in and set it on fire.
Tue Dec 21 2021
Myanmar arrests 39 over blasts, seeking training with rebels - Media
Security forces had seized 48 "handmade mines", 20 sticks of TNT, detonators, fuses and other material in a raid.
Wed May 12 2021
At least 39 reported killed in Myanmar as Chinese factories burn
The Chinese embassy said many Chinese staff were injured and trapped in arson attacks by unidentified assailants on garment factories in Hlaingthaya.
Sun Mar 14 2021
'Appalling' arson attack on Japanese animation studio kills at least 33
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called the attack in the city of Kyoto - the latest grisly killing in a nation widely known for its low crime rates - "too appalling for words" and offered condolences.
Thu Jul 18 2019
Tahfiz fire tragedy: Suspects liable to be whipped if convicted - ex-judge
A former Sessions Court judge Tuesday said that the suspects in the arson attack on Pusat Tahfiz Darul Quran Ittifaqiyah, which claimed the lives of 23 people are liable to whipped, if convicted.
Wed Sep 27 2017
First tourist town blast suspect arrested in Thailand
Thai authorities have arrested the first suspect linked to a string of bomb and arson attacks that rocked southern tourist towns last month.
Sat Sep 03 2016
Israeli leaders vow to crack down on 'Jewish terrorism'
Israeli leaders proposed harsh new measures on Sunday to curb "Jewish terrorism," following a wave of extremist violence that left Israeli and Palestinian children dead in knife and arson attacks.
Mon Aug 03 2015
Arson attack at German paper that ran Charlie Hebdo cartoons: police
Rocks and then a burning object were thrown through the window of a German paper which ran Charlie Hebdo cartoons.
Sun Jan 11 2015
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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