Nine killed in fireworks factory blast in southern India
At least nine people were killed and 10 injured in an explosion at a fireworks factory in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Fri May 10 2024
Fire at Sri Sabah flats believed due to wiring problems - JBPM
JBPM said initial investigation found the fire started in unit number three, subsequently denying claims it was caused by fireworks
Tue Feb 13 2024
Crowd sets Waymo self-driving vehicle ablaze in San Francisco
Waymo said someone threw a firework inside, which set the vehicle on fire. According to Waymo said someone threw a firework inside the self-driving car, which set the vehicle on fire.
Mon Feb 12 2024
"I thought smell of smoke from fireworks" - Witness
Loo Choon Ming said fire hydrant located at each floor was not functioning and that it resulted in the fire spearing to other areas quickly.
Mon Feb 12 2024
Around 20 killed in explosion at Thai firework factory, no survivors found
Police said authorities inspected the site of the firework factory but were yet to find survivors.
Wed Jan 17 2024
China's fireworks ban sparks fiery debate ahead of Lunar New Year
Chinese lawmakers said a total ban on pyrotechnics in the country credited with inventing them would be hard to implement.
Fri Jan 05 2024
World welcomes 2024 with New Year's fireworks, reflection and a royal farewell
The world welcomed 2024 with a mix of celebration and sombre reflection.
Mon Jan 01 2024
More than 100 dead, 150 injured in Iraq wedding inferno
The fire ripped through a large events hall after fireworks were lit during the celebration, local civil defence said.
Wed Sep 27 2023
Thailand police seek PDRM's help to trace the owners of the fireworks warehouse in Narathiwat
The two owners of the fireworks warehouse were believed to have fled to Malaysia before the incident.
Thu Aug 03 2023
Police awaiting KDN policy, guidelines to legalise fireworks, firecrackers - IGP
PDRM is waiting for policy and guidelines from the KDN on the authorisation of burning activities as well as the sale of fireworks and firecrackers.
Sat Feb 04 2023
Pele's hearse greeted by fireworks ahead of 24-hour wake
Football fans took to the streets of Sao Paulo with fireworks and flags as the hearse carrying Brazil legend Pele's body made its way to the sight of the 24-hour public wake that begins on Monday.
Tue Jan 03 2023
Australians mark New Year 2023 with spectacular fireworks displays in Sydney
Sydney, one of the world's first major cities to welcome in the New Year, did so with a typically dazzling fireworks display.
Sat Dec 31 2022
Armenian fireworks warehouse blast death toll rises to 16
Seventeen people remain missing after blasts ripped through the warehouse in a shopping mall in the Armenian capital of Yerevan on Sunday.
Tue Aug 16 2022
'Instafamous' individual arrested for organising risque dance, fireworks show at I-City
Police detained an 'Instafamous' individual yesterday to assist in investigations regarding a dance show featuring a man scantily dressed as a woman and fireworks show at I-City last Friday.
Mon May 30 2022
Three hurt in explosion while cleaning fireworks disposal site in Sentul
Three workers were injured while cleaning a firecracker and fireworks disposal site at the Sentul district police headquarters (IPD) this afternoon.
Tue Apr 26 2022
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
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024