Fuel tanker accident kills at least 147 in Nigeria
A fuel tanker overturned after the driver lost control of the vehicle, spilling petrol which exploded.
Thu Oct 17 2024
Fuel tanker explodes in Nigeria, killing at least 94 people
The casualties were local residents who had gathered to collect fuel from the tanker after it crashed.
Wed Oct 16 2024
Japan airport shut after likely WW2-era bomb explodes near runway, 87 flights cancelled
Miyazaki Airport shut its runway after the explosion caused a crater, deep in the middle of the taxiway next to the runway.
Wed Oct 02 2024
Hezbollah devices explode again in Lebanon, raising fears of wider Israel conflict
Hand-held radios used by armed group Hezbollah detonated across south of Lebanon.
Thu Sep 19 2024
Hezbollah vows to punish Israel after pager blasts kill nine, injure thousands across Lebanon
Nearly 3,000 people were wounded when the pagers they use to communicate exploded.
Wed Sep 18 2024
Tragic boat engine explosion in southern Nigeria kills at least 20, raises regulatory concerns
The boat was carrying traders taking goods to coastal communities, Bayelsa police spokesperson Musa Muhammed said.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Japan's Space One Kairos rocket explodes on inaugural flight
The 18-metre solid-fuel rocket exploded seconds after lifting off, leaving behind large cloud of smoke, a fire and fragments of the rocket.
Wed Mar 13 2024
Twelve killed in Thailand as firecrackers explode at warehouse
More than 200 houses surrounding the unauthorised warehouse were damaged by the explosion, affecting 365 people.
Mon Jul 31 2023
Japan space agency rocket engine explodes during test
The explosion took place about a minute into the test of the second stage engine, the official said.
Fri Jul 14 2023
Elon Musk's Starship explodes minutes after first test flight's liftoff
SpaceX said the spacecraft "experienced multiple engines out" during its ascent, then "lost altitude and began to tumble".
Fri Apr 21 2023
Explosion case in Pandan Indah: Couple charged with murdering waiter
A married couple was charged today with murdering a restaurant waiter after a package left on the bonnet of the man's car exploded, last December.
Mon Jan 16 2023
Package explosion in Ampang: Married couple detained
The couple has been detained to assist in the investigation of a case in which a package exploded killing a waiter in Pandan Indah.
Wed Jan 04 2023
Johannesburg tanker explosion death toll rises to 15, driver charged
The death toll from a gas tanker that exploded in Johannesburg on Saturday has nearly doubled to fifteen.
Mon Dec 26 2022
Car bombs at busy Somalia market intersection killed at least 100, president says
The two car bombs exploded at Somalia's education ministry next to a busy market intersection killed at least 100 people and wounded 300.
Mon Oct 31 2022
Bali bombings survivor looks ahead as Australia marks 20th anniversary
A total of 202 people, including 88 Australians, were killed when a car bomb exploded on Oct 12, 2002 outside the Sari Club.
Tue Oct 11 2022
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024