Millions of Hindus take "holy dip" a day after fatal stampede
Devotees take daily 'holy dips,' but on certain dates, "royal" dips are deemed more sacred, drawing larger crowds.
Thu Jan 30 2025
What caused the stampede at India's Maha Kumbh festival that killed dozens?
Here are some details about the incident and the situation on the ground.
Thu Jan 30 2025
India orders probe into Kumbh festival stampede that killed dozens
The government has decided that a judicial inquiry of the incident will be done, says Uttar Pradesh state Chief Minister.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Nearly 40 bodies at morgue after India's Kumbh stampede, police sources say
Witnesses say devotees trying to escape an initial stampede were caught in another stampede at an exit.
Wed Jan 29 2025
A tech-savvy Maha Kumbh: India aims for a safer religious festival
Police say they are using AI-based software to count the number of people and prevent stampedes.
Sun Jan 26 2025
India stampede: Six dead as thousands gather for free pass to visit Hindu temple
Thousands of devotees queued outside the temple to collect tokens for a free visit to the deity, pushed and jostled leading to the stampede.
Thu Jan 09 2025
Mass pre-Christmas food crushes claim 67 lives in Nigeria
Food is traditionally distributed to the poor ahead of Christmas, with large crowds gathering to benefit from the handouts.
Mon Dec 23 2024
Guinea stadium crush kills 56 people after disputed refereeing decision
According to the Guinean government, the violence broke out over a contested goal.
Mon Dec 02 2024
At least 121 people, mostly women, killed in stampede at India's Hathras
Authorities said the stampede occurred when a crowd of devotees started pushing towards the stage after an event to touch the preacher.
Wed Jul 03 2024
Soccer: At least 12 dead in stampede at El Salvador stadium
The tournament was suspended after a stampede broke out in the general section at a quarterfinal Salvadoran league soccer match.
Mon May 22 2023
At least 78 killed in stampede for donations in Yemen
The stampede took place during the distribution of charitable donations by merchants in the final days of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Thu Apr 20 2023
Deadly chaos as Pakistanis scramble for scarce donations
16 people have been killed in chaos at charity distributions, shocking Pakistan, especially during the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan.
Wed Apr 05 2023
Two Indonesian match officials jailed over deadly soccer stampede
Both men worked for Arema FC, and have been banned from soccer-related activities for life by the country's football federation.
Fri Mar 10 2023
Indonesian match official jailed over deadly soccer stampede
The match official, Abdul Haris was found guilty "due to his negligence causing people to die," said the judge at the court in Surabaya.
Thu Mar 09 2023
Soccer: Indonesia delays 'risky' rematch of game hit by deadly stampede
A spokeperson for East Java police, said it was deemed high risk as the clubs "have a history of rivalry".
Thu Mar 02 2023
Risk of violence escalates in Myanmar's civil war as junta flags elections
Myanmar's embattled ruling generals are making their most concerted effort to gain legitimacy - by pushing to hold another election.
Fri Jan 31 2025
UN rights chief seeks $500 million in 2025, warning that lives are at risk
The annual appeal is for funds beyond the allocated UN funds from member states' fees, which make up just a fraction of the office's needs.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Floods in Sabah, Sarawak: PM orders NADMA to strengthen federal, state response machinery
PM says the primary focus at this moment is the welfare of flood victims and ensuring the safety of people in the affected areas.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Millions of Hindus take "holy dip" a day after fatal stampede
Devotees take daily 'holy dips,' but on certain dates, "royal" dips are deemed more sacred, drawing larger crowds.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Trump orders agencies to scrub 'gender ideology' from contracts, websites
Federal agencies are required to "recognise women are biologically female, and men are biologically male."
Thu Jan 30 2025
US figure skaters were on board plane that crashed into Potomac River
US Figure Skating said athletes, coaches, and families returning from the National Development Camp were aboard the flight.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Disaster relief assets deployed to flood-affected areas in Sarawak - Ahmad Zahid
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said that, so far, more than 50 relief centres have been activated to house flood victims in the state.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Air traffic controller audio captures moments before and after Washington plane crash
The crash caught on a webcam, shows the aircraft exploding in flames and plummeting to earth after it was struck by the helicopter.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Scores feared dead in Washington after jet collides with helicopter, crashes into river
Officials gave no death toll, but Senator Roger Marshall said most, if not all, aboard the Kansas-origin flight likely died in the crash.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Tiong: Additional personnel mobilised to assist in Bintulu disaster relief efforts
Without specifying the exact number, Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the personnel are expected to arrive tomorrow.
Thu Jan 30 2025