
South Korea air force jet accidentally drops bombs on homes, injuring eight
South Korea's Air Force says eight 225kg Mk82 bombs from KF-16 jets fell outside the shooting range during joint live-fire exercises.
Thu Mar 06 2025

US plans to fire 80,000 Veterans Affairs workers as part of Trump cuts, sparking backlash
The memo directed agency staff to work with tech billionaire Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to make the cuts.
Thu Mar 06 2025

Study warns climate change leads to more city fires
A new modelling study predicts that certain types of urban fires will become more frequent in the coming decades.
Wed Mar 05 2025

Avitan Shalom sentenced to seven years for possession of ammunition and firearms
Avitan Shalom pleads guilty to two charges of possessing 200 rounds of ammunition and six firearms.
Wed Feb 26 2025

Musk renews firing threat after being stymied by federal officials
Elon Musk renews his threat to fire federal workers who do not comply with his demand to justify their jobs.
Tue Feb 25 2025

Fired and rehired - the dizzying confusion of Trump's government overhaul
They have adopted a blunt force approach toward the wholesale firing of workers, often focusing on workers who are easier to fire.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Public flips car involved in road accident to rescue child
According to JBPM, members of the public at the scene took initial action to rescue the victim before the fire brigade arrived.
Fri Feb 21 2025

IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government
The move will eliminate roughly 6% of the agency's workforce in the midst of the busy tax-filing season.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Federal workers were fired 'for performance.' Their records say otherwise
The discrepancy reflects a potential legal misstep by Elon Musk's cost-cutting Department of Government Efficiency.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire
According to police, four individuals, including three police officers, were involved in the incident.
Mon Feb 17 2025

Six dead at resort construction site fire in South Korea's Busan
The fire agency says the blaze likely started in insulation material near an indoor pool on the first floor.
Fri Feb 14 2025

Thousands fired in US government as Trump, Musk purge federal workers
Termination emails have been sent in the past 48 hours to workers across the government, mostly recently hired employees still on probation.
Fri Feb 14 2025

South Korea to limit power banks on flights following plane fire
Under the new safety measures passengers will be permitted to carry up to five 100-watt-hour portable batteries.
Fri Feb 14 2025

Jasin house fire: Man recalls last screams of wife, four children
The man survived but his wife and four children tragically lost their lives in the incident.
Thu Feb 13 2025

UN says Gaza aid flows have risen during ceasefire; witnesses report hold-ups
Israel denies holding back aid supplies and says it has fired on people who disregard warnings not to approach Israeli troop positions.
Thu Feb 13 2025

What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte's arrest?
Here are some facts about the drug war during Duterte's presidency from 2016 to 2022.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Soccer - Manchester United plans to build 'world's greatest stadium'
Manchester United plans to build a new 100,000-seat stadium next to the existing Old Trafford, the club announces.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Meta begins testing its first in-house AI training chip
Meta is working with Taiwan-based chip manufacturer TSMC to produce the chip, according to sources.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Russia says it wants united and 'friendly' Syria
Russia has two strategically important military bases in Syria, which it is hoping to retain in the wake of Assad's fall.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Musk says juggling DOGE and CEO jobs is difficult, as Tesla shares slump
Elon Musk says he is running his businesses "with great difficulty" while working with the Trump administration.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippine ex-leader Duterte long defiant on deadly drug war
Before becoming president, Rodrigo Duterte earned the nicknames "The Punisher" and "Duterte Harry" for his violent anti-drug crackdown.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Ismail Sabri probe: 36 witnesses finish giving statements to MACC, 23 others to be summoned
A MACC source said 23 other witnesses have also been identified and would be summoned to give their statements soon.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Westin Hotels marks World Sleep Day with wellness-focused offerings
With a growing demand for sleep tourism and wellness travel, Westin aims to solidify its position as a leader in holistic hospitality.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Govt wants local experts to help improve national cyber security - PM's press secretary
Tunku Nashrul Abaidah says the government has high confidence in local expertise to face cybersecurity challenges.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025