Railway collision in eastern India kills 15, injures several
The goods train smashed into the rear of a passenger train, causing three carriages to go off the rails.
Mon Jun 17 2024
Beyonce surprises with new music after Super Bowl ad
Beyonce also posted a teaser video on Instagram previewing the release of a new album, "act ii," on March 29.
Tue Feb 13 2024
Turkish families shelter on a train after earthquake brought life to a standstill
Authorities have been racing to find accommodation for the more than 1.5 million people left homeless after February's huge earthquakes.
Thu Mar 02 2023
'A bang, then chaos' - Greece train crash survivors tell of ordeal
People were flung out of the front carriages, with victims found up to 40m away from the wreckage, and others trapped in blazing carriages.
Wed Mar 01 2023
Two trains collide in Greece, 26 killed, at least 85 injured
The impact caused a fire in a number of the passenger carriages, burning many commuters who were rushed to hospitals.
Wed Mar 01 2023
Bangkok to convert disused train carriages into COVID-19 ward
The makeshift train ward will serve as an isolation centre for patients on hospital waiting lists and will be ready for use by July 30.
Thu Jul 29 2021
Recovery work progressing smoothly - Prasarana
The recovery work to remove the two LRT trains that collided in a tunnel between the Kampung Baru and KLCC stations on Monday is progressing smoothly, with five of the six carriages had been lifted.
Wed May 26 2021
Mexico City rail overpass collapses onto road, killing 20 people
A crane transported to the site was working to stabilise the train carriages so rescuers could resume the rescue operation.
Tue May 04 2021
Eleven dead, 98 injured after train derails in Egypt
The train was heading from Cairo to the Nile Delta city of Mansoura when four carriages derailed.
Mon Apr 19 2021
India train derails, at least 107 killed, more than 150 injured
Police officials said people were still missing as authorities were trying to ascertain what caused 14 carriages of the train to suddenly roll off the tracks in Pukhrayan, 65 km south of Kanpur city.
Sun Nov 20 2016
Cargo train slip disrupts north-south KTM line
There were no casualties in the incident which occurred at 3:43am as the 41 train carriages were not carrying passengers.
Fri Oct 28 2016
One dead, seven hurt in Dutch train derailment
Television images showed pictures of several carriages lying on their side next to fields as emergency staff worked nearby.
Tue Feb 23 2016
Number of German train crash victims increases, over 100 injured
Police spokesman Juergen Thalmeier said one person was still missing, likely trapped in the wreckage.
Tue Feb 09 2016
Passengers injured in Swiss train collision
Two trains slammed into each other near the Swiss city of Zurich on Friday, tipping over carriages and injuring at least five people, one seriously.
Fri Feb 20 2015
Four dead as India train derails, sabotage suspected
Some 12 carriages of the Rajdhani Express traveling from New Delhi to the northeastern state of Assam, toppled over at around 2:00am.
Wed Jun 25 2014
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