Mexico throws troops, aid into Acapulco as hurricane death toll rises
Looting broke out as food, water and gasoline become scarce after the destruction caused by Otis killed 48 people, with six people missing.
Mon Oct 30 2023
Philadelphia highway collapses after vehicle engulfed by fire
A portion of a vital highway collapsed in Philadelphia after a tanker truck carrying gasoline caught fire underneath an overpass.
Mon Jun 12 2023
EU embargo for Russian oil products enters into effect
A ban on importing Russian petroleum products, like diesel or gasoline, to the European Union (EU) enters into effect on Sunday.
Sun Feb 05 2023
US to support Haiti police and deliver aid to counter gangs
Haitian gangs prevented the distribution of diesel and gasoline, crippling businesses and hospitals and creating shortages of basic goods.
Thu Oct 13 2022
Myanmar to import Russian oil, military says
Russia is also a major supplier of weapons to the Myanmar military.
Thu Aug 18 2022
Biden to meet with Saudi crown prince despite 'pariah' pledge
The talks are seen by rights advocates as at odds with Biden's promise to put human rights at the heart of US foreign policy.
Wed Jun 15 2022
Philippine consumers use app to counter record retail fuel prices
The app PriceLOCQ allows users to stock up on fuel at a set price.
Fri May 06 2022
The car that transforms into an aircraft in just two minutes
The Pal-V Liberty runs on unleaded automotive fuel (gasoline).
Tue Jun 22 2021
California to ban sale of gasoline-powered cars by 2035
The order was described as an aggressive effort to move the state further away from reliance on climate changing fossil fuels.
Sun Sep 27 2020
Two wheels good: Bike boom nibbles on Asia gasoline demand growth
The bike-share boom is eating into car use and gasoline demand growth already expected to stagnate by 2025.
Tue Sep 26 2017
Attempt by 'mentally ill' man to self-immolate next to Kaaba foiled
A video clip circulating on social media showed a man being hustled away from the Kaaba by pilgrims and security guards.
Tue Feb 07 2017
China punishes 11 for dereliction of duty after deadly bus fire
He set alight two plastic bags filled with gasoline on the bus after getting involved in a personal work dispute, according to an official account of his crimes.
Sun Feb 05 2017
Thousands of Mexicans protest gasoline price hikes
Mexicans angry over a spike in gasoline prices took to the streets of Mexico City on Saturday after days of protests spurred looting in hundreds of stores.
Sun Jan 08 2017
Oil tumbles to six-year low as OPEC abandons production target
OPEC effectively has no limit on crude production, Iran says. Gasoline, diesel futures close at lowest level since 2009.
Tue Dec 08 2015
Indonesia scraps controversial gasoline subsidy
Indonesia's government will scrap its gasoline subsidy from January 1 to free up more funds to boost the slowing economy, a senior minister said Wednesday.
Wed Dec 31 2014
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