Italy authorities probe Venice bus crash that killed 21 people
The electric bus, carrying foreign tourists returning from a day trip to Venice, crashed through the guardrail and off an overpass.
Wed Oct 04 2023
At least two killed, 10 injured as overpass collapses in Bangkok
The elevated overpass, was being lifted by a crane when it overturned, sending the concrete and steel structure crashing down.
Tue Jul 11 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
Mexican metro crash witness describes horror, and silence, of rail collapse
Ramon and her brother dashed to the scene to offer help while trying to keep their distance in case the broken overpass collapsed further.
Thu May 06 2021
Mexico promises justice after metro train line collapse kills 24
The crash has raised wider questions about safety on one of the world's busiest metro systems.
Wed May 05 2021
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Jho Low's ally ordered to pay RM68 mln income tax to govt, Mexico City rail overpass collapses, killing 20 people
A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Tue May 04 2021
Mexico City rail overpass collapses onto road, killing 20 people
A crane transported to the site was working to stabilise the train carriages so rescuers could resume the rescue operation.
Tue May 04 2021
Mexico City rail overpass collapses, killing 13 and injuring 70
Thirteen people were killed and 70 hurt when an overpass carrying Mexico City metro train cars partially collapsed onto a road.
Tue May 04 2021
New roads pave way for massive growth of Israeli settlements
In the coming years, Israelis will be able to commute into Jerusalem and Tel Aviv from settlements deep inside the West Bank via highways, tunnels and overpasses cutting around Palestinian towns.
Mon Dec 07 2020
5 killed, 9 injured in east China coach crash
A coach carrying 26 people hit the pier of an overpass in east China causing the death of at least five people and injuring nine others.
Thu Jun 25 2015
At least 25 dead as Taiwan plane plunges into river
At least 25 people were killed Wednesday when a passenger plane operated by TransAsia Airways clipped an overpass soon after take-off and plunged into a river in Taiwan.
Wed Feb 04 2015
Overpass collapse killing two in Brazil World Cup city
Images showed the front of a yellow bus crushed under a large stretch of the fallen highway.
Thu Jul 03 2014
Deadly bus crash at Miami airport
A bus carrying more than 30 people hit a concrete overpass at Miami International Airport killing two people and three others injured.
Sun Dec 02 2012
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024