Twenty-one dead as bus carrying Indian tourists plunges into Nepal river
Police and army teams climbed down long metal ladders to reach the river, using ropes to pull out the injured and dead.
Fri Aug 23 2024
Express bus with 19 individuals plunges into ravine in Lahad Datu
The bus plunged 50 metres into a ravine but some individuals managed to get out of the bus by themselves, authorities said.
Fri Jun 21 2024
Exclusive - UK approval of arms exports to Israel plunged at start of Gaza war
Rishi Sunak has been one of Europe's strongest advocates of Israel's right to respond with overwhelming force against Hamas.
Tue Jun 18 2024
Road collapse in southern China kills 36, reports state media
The collapsed section about 17.9 meters in length, was triggered by heavy rain, causing 23 vehicles to plunge.
Thu May 02 2024
Peru bus crash kills 25, injures 13
The passenger bus was heading to the town of Sorochuco when it overturned and plunged into a 300-metre-deep ravine.
Tue Apr 30 2024
Chile's former president Sebastian Pinera dies in helicopter crash
The helicopter carrying Sebastian Pinera and three others plunged into a lake in southern Chile.
Wed Feb 07 2024
North Korean satellite plunges into sea after rocket failure
Flight was Pyongyang's sixth satellite launch attempt.
Wed May 31 2023
UK PM Sunak's wealth plunges but still ranked 275th in country's rich list
Sunak is the richest ever occupant of No.10 Downing Street, but has said people should not hold his wealth against him.
Sat May 20 2023
Mexico bus plunges off cliff, at least 18 die
The vehicle fell some 15 meters down a ravine on a highway that connects state capital Tepic and the tourist destination of Puerto Vallarta.
Mon May 01 2023
Beijing still seeking answers a year after China Eastern plane crash
No data from the plane's so-called "black boxes" could offer clues into its sudden plunge from cruising altitude.
Tue Mar 21 2023
South Korea hits record-low weddings as birth rate plunges
South Korea grapples with a chronic decline in birth rate, with the lowest ever number of babies 249,000 born last year.
Fri Mar 17 2023
Man dives into lake to save car crash victims
Suzaini Mohd said he was driving around the area known as Tasik Merdeka when he saw the car in front skid and plunge into the lake.
Wed Jan 18 2023
Car plunges into drain, two men killed
Two men were killed when the car they were travelling in plunged into a drain in front of the Meru Raya Fire and Rescue Station, Ipoh today.
Sat Jan 07 2023
Elderly woman dies after pickup truck plunges into river
Police said the woman died after the pickup truck she was driving skidded off a bridge and plunged into the river in Kampung Bukit Perpat.
Thu Dec 01 2022
Mechanic killed after hearse plunges into ravine
A mechanic was killed after the hearse van he was driving plunged into a seven-metre-deep ravine at Jalan Jemaluang-Mersing today.
Wed Nov 30 2022
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024