Landslides in India's Kerala kill 93, hundreds still missing
Most of the victims were tea estate workers and their families who were asleep in makeshift shelters.
Tue Jul 30 2024
Body of final victim of US' Baltimore bridge collapse found
Rescue authorities at the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse site in Baltimore said the body of the sixth and final victim has been found.
Wed May 08 2024
Trapped vessels start moving out of Baltimore after bridge collapse
The Port of Baltimore opened a temporary channel on Monday, freeing some tugs and barges that had been trapped by last week's bridge collapse.
Tue Apr 02 2024
Why did the Baltimore bridge collapse and what do we know about the ship?
Authorities stopped people from using the bridge after the ship sent out a mayday call, which Maryland's governor said saved lives.
Fri Mar 29 2024
Baltimore rescuers lose hope for more survivors from bridge collapse
Efforts switched to looking for bodies of the missing and more answers to why a container ship smashed into the span.
Wed Mar 27 2024
Baltimore bridge collapse: Ship has valid certifications - MPA
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore said the ship passed two separate foreign port state inspections in June and September last year.
Wed Mar 27 2024
Floods: 500 residents from four villages cut off after bridge collapses
Residents from Pasir Jering, Dusun Ban, Dusun Bunut, and Batu Pagar have been cut off a 25-metre bridge collapsed due to the recent floods.
Mon Dec 18 2023
At least 26 killed as railway bridge collapses in India
Rescue workers have been able to recover 13 bodies so far and efforts are on to recover the remaining bodies, said a state police official.
Wed Aug 23 2023
India police to arrest boss of clock-making firm over bridge collapse
Police have issued an arrest warrant for Jaysukh Patel, the managing director of Oreva Group.
Tue Jan 24 2023
No casualties in Bukit Setongkol, Kuantan bridge collapse
Firefighters have been monitoring the location to ensure the public stays away from the area.
Fri Nov 04 2022
Police arrest nine over Indian bridge collapse, toll reaches 141
An official said the river's muddy waters were hampering rescue work and that there might be people trapped under the remains of the bridge.
Tue Nov 01 2022
Factbox: Century-old India hanging bridge collapses days after repair
The suspension bridge was built in 1877 in the town of Morbi in Gujarat state when the British ruled India.
Mon Oct 31 2022
Death toll from India bridge collapse rises to 132, search on for missing
A footbridge over the Machhu River in the town of Morbi was packed with sightseers enjoying holiday festivities when it collapsed.
Mon Oct 31 2022
Bridge collapses in Brazilian Amazon, 3 killed and up to 15 missing
Witnesses say the bridge had a crack that had caused a traffic jam before the collapse.
Thu Sep 29 2022
Visitors injured when Lata Keding suspension bridge collapsed
At least 10 visitors to Lata Keding in Jeli, about 85 kilometres from here, were reportedly rushed to hospital due to injuries after the suspension bridge they were walking on collapsed.
Fri Mar 19 2021
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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