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
20 fuel scoopers burn to death in Nigerian tanker explosion
The victims were trapped in a fire while scooping fuel from the tanker which had veered off the road and toppled on its side.
Tue Jul 25 2023
Stowaways on tanker from Nigeria set for deportation from Spain
The three migrants were rescued after apparently enduring an 11-day journey crouched on the rudder of a fuel tanker.
Wed Nov 30 2022
Three friends killed after car collides with fuel tanker in Teluk Intan
Three people were killed while two others seriously injured when the car they were travelling in collided with a fuel tanker at Kilometre 7 Jalan Maharajalela, Teluk Intan, last night.
Mon Jun 13 2022
Deaths from Sierra Leone tanker blast rise to 144
Victims included people who had flocked to collect fuel leaking from the ruptured vehicle.
Sun Nov 14 2021
Over 30 dead as Kenya fuel tanker crashes, explodes
More than 30 people died when a petrol tanker crashed into other vehicles and burst into flames outside the town of Naivasha in Kenya late on Saturday night.
Sun Dec 11 2016
Bus, fuel tanker collision kills 35 in Afghanistan
At least 35 people were killed early Sunday when a passenger bus struck a fuel tanker in a head-on collision in the southern province of Zabul.
Sun Sep 04 2016
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground
Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today
Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce
Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says
So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed
Here's how India counts farm fires - a major contributor to severe pollution in the north - and why its method is being questioned.
Tue Nov 26 2024