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
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
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024