Indian rescuers, two weeks after tunnel collapse, try new tack to reach 41 workers
Rescuers began drilling vertically from the top of a mountain under which 41 workers became trapped two weeks ago.
Mon Nov 27 2023
Drilling snag delays rescue of 41 men stuck in Indian tunnel
Hopes for the imminent rescue of 41 men trapped in a highway tunnel in the Indian Himalayas for nearly two weeks were foiled by a problem with the drilling equipment.
Fri Nov 24 2023
First images from Indian tunnel show workers trapped for nine days
Efforts to bring out the 41 men have been slowed by snags in drilling through the debris in the mountainous terrain.
Tue Nov 21 2023
Rescue hopes for men trapped in India tunnel rest on new drill equipment
Rescue efforts have been focused on drilling through the fallen rock to create space for a pipe that can be used to pull the men to safety.
Thu Nov 16 2023
Horizontal drilling launched in Morocco to rescue 5-year-old boy stuck in well
The teams have been working for about 76 hours, and the horizontal drilling operation was started by using concrete pipes to save Rayyan.
Sat Feb 05 2022
Need to drill embankment to drain stagnated water in Taman Sri Muda - Dr Latiff
The DID will address the problem of stagnant water in Taman Sri Muda in the current flood by drilling through the embankment and pumping out the water as soon as possible.
Tue Dec 21 2021
Rescuers say at least two more weeks to free Chinese miners
The increasingly desperate attempt to save 21 workers has been further complicated by a massive blockage that has delayed drilling efforts.
Fri Jan 22 2021
US judge denies effort to stop drilling auction in Arctic refuge
Trump administration's planned auction of oil drilling leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge could proceed as planned on Wednesday.
Wed Jan 06 2021
Oil falls after U.S. drilling picks up
Oil fell on Monday after U.S. shale drillers added more rigs last week, but prices still held close to their highest since mid-2015, supported by an extension to output cuts agreed last week by OPEC.
Mon Dec 04 2017
Philippines says China agrees on no new expansion in South China Sea
Philippines was also working on a "commercial deal" with China to explore and exploit oil and gas resources in disputed areas of the South China Sea with an aim to begin drilling within a year.
Wed Aug 16 2017
Oil prices down five percent in January as rising U.S. output offsets OPEC-led cuts
Brent crude futures, the international benchmark for oil prices, were trading at $55.25 per barrel at 0112 GMT, virtually unchanged from their last close.
Tue Jan 31 2017
Trump picks former Texas Governor Perry as energy secretary
The choice of Perry adds to the list of oil-drilling advocates sceptical about climate change who Trump has picked for senior positions in his Cabinet.
Wed Dec 14 2016
Malaysia to start producing oil at new Sabah offshore field by end-December 2016
Malaysia to start producing oil at Malikai offshore field, two sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
Tue Dec 13 2016
Oil prices rebound in Asian trade
Oil prices rebounded in Asia following steep losses in the previous session, but analysts said gains were capped by a strengthening US dollar and persistent concerns about a global supply glut.
Wed Mar 11 2015
Oil prices extend gains in Asia
Oil edged higher in Asia Tuesday, extending gains from the previous day after US firms cut drilling activity.
Tue Feb 03 2015
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
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024