Heavy rains kill 18 in India, dozens feared trapped in landslides
At least four people died after a building collapsed in the financial capital Mumbai.
Fri Jul 23 2021
Building collapse in Cairo leaves 5 dead
Many people are still trapped under the rubble of the 10-story building.
Sat Mar 27 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
Bangladesh panel blames owner for disaster
The head of an official inquiry into last month's collapse of a Bangladesh factory complex said Wednesday the building's owner was the main culprit because he violated building codes.
Wed May 22 2013
Bangladesh building survivors protest as toll hits 740
Hundreds of survivors of Bangladesh's worst industrial disaster blocked a main highway to demand wages Tuesday as the death toll from the collapse of a nine-storey building hit 740.
Wed May 08 2013
Death toll reaches 124 in Bangladesh building collapse
Rescue workers were searching for survivors late into Wednesday night after a building containing five garment factories collapsed in Bangladesh, killing 124 people and injuring over 1,000.
Thu Apr 25 2013
29 dead in India building collapse
At least 29 people -- mostly labourers and their families -- were crushed to death on the outskirts of Mumbai after a building collapsed while under construction, police said Friday.
Fri Apr 05 2013
Egypt building collapse kills 22 people
At least 22 people were killed on Wednesday when a 12-storey building collapsed in the Egyptian city of Alexandria, the health ministry said.
Wed Jan 16 2013
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