Texas city loses water, 44 dead, but thousands of Harvey survivors rescued
Some 779,000 Texans have been told to leave their homes and another 980,000 fled voluntarily amid dangers of new flooding.
Fri Sep 01 2017
Blasts at chemical plant spark new worry in storm-soaked Texas
Explosions at a chemical plant near Houston posed a fresh worry for storm-battered Texas while rescuers searched block by block for survivors of Hurricane Harvey and the death toll rose to 36 people.
Thu Aug 31 2017
Two killed by ammonia leak at Petronas chemical plant
The leak happened at a Petronas Chemicals plant in Sipitang, Sabah around 9.30am.
Tue Aug 16 2016
More than 130 in hospital after China chemical plant leak
More than 130 people were taken to hospital after chemicals leaked from a plant in eastern China, the country's latest accident involving dangerous materials.
Tue Jun 28 2016
China rocked by second deadly chemical plant blast in two weeks
The fire last night in Huantai was put out after about five hours and authorities said no contamination has been detected.
Sun Aug 23 2015
30,000 evacuated in China chemical plant fire
Almost 30,000 people living near a Chinese chemical plant where a huge fire blazed for a total of nearly 50 hours were evacuated.
Thu Apr 09 2015
China chemical plant explodes
Six people have been hospitalized and hundreds of firefighters deployed to battle a blaze sparked by an explosion at the Goure PX Plant that
Wed Apr 08 2015
Explosion at China chemical plant injures 14
Fourteen people were injured in an explosion at a controversial chemical plant in the eastern Chinese city of Zhangzhou.
Tue Apr 07 2015
Australian fires turn deadly as heatwave scorches
One person died and officials warned that more lives could be lost as major bushfires raged across southeastern Australia.
Fri Jan 17 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