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Anxious families await news of missing in China’s worst mining disaster in 16 years
Survivors say those running the mine – which the government is investigating – are “the worst”.
China’s worst mining disaster in almost two decades raises safety concerns
Toxic gases inside the mine shaft in Shanxi had exceeded safety limits for a long time.
Bangladesh invites bids for oil and gas exploration amid fuel crunch
The South Asian nation imports 95 per cent of its oil and gas, much of it from the Middle East.
People trapped under collapsed building in Philippines
A search operation has so far rescued 24 people with no deaths reported at the site, in a city near the capital Manila.
Japan plans to scour social media to crack down on overstayers, illegal workers
It plans to establish a unit dedicated to cyber patrols.
Thailand to quarantine travellers from Congo even if they have no Ebola symptoms
As at May 22, it had recorded 10 travellers arriving from Ebola-affected areas, with all showing no symptoms.
India voices concern on US visas but sees alignment with top diplomat Rubio
US President Donald Trump has ramped up restrictions on visas used by Indian tech workers.
India, US discuss Middle East, trade as Rubio cites progress on Iran conflict
US top diplomat Marco Rubio said progress had been made on an outline that could help resolve the situation around the Strait of Hormuz
Eight men, including 2 Singaporeans, arrested in drug raid at KL hotel after guest dies
All suspects have been remanded for three days to assist in investigations.
Five in Bangladesh ambulance killed after collision with bus
All the victims were passengers of the ambulance.
Vietnamese police bust laughing gas trafficking ring with $1 million in turnover
Investigators found that the network operated through sophisticated and organised methods.
At least 24 killed in Pakistan train blast claimed by separatist militants
May 24 - A bomb blast hit a shuttle train carrying Pakistani security personnel and their families in the southwestern province of Balochistan on Sunday, officials said, in the latest major attack claimed by separatist militants.
Malaysia considering legal action against Facebook over ‘lack of cooperation’ to address scams
Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission to get in touch with Facebook on the matter.
Seven trapped in Laos cave after heavy rain triggers flash floods
An eight villager who managed to escape informed local leaders and the authorities about the others.
Blast targeting train kills at least 20 in Pakistan
Officials say the train had been transporting military personnel home for Eid when it was attacked by armed separatists.
Rescuers search for two still missing after China mine blast kills 82
The blast at the Liushenyu shaft in Shanxi province on Friday was the country's worst mining disaster in nearly two decades, with 247 workers underground at the time.
Three dead and 17 missing after flooding in China's Chongqing
BEIJING, May 24 - The death toll has risen to three with 17 missing following flooding in the Chongqing municipality of southwestern China, China's state-run Xinhua reported.
3 dead and 17 missing after flooding in China’s Chongqing
The affected district was hit with sudden extreme rainfall overnight between May 23 and 24.
Johor declares May 25 a public holiday after state football team wins Malaysia Cup
The team defeated Kuching City FC 2-0 in the final to secure their fourth straight Malaysia Cup title.
5 people die as fire erupts in shop in China’s Hunan province
The cause of the fire at the store in Hengyang is under investigation.
Taiwan, China coast guards in standoff at top of South China Sea
TAIPEI, May 24 - The Taiwanese and Chinese coast guards were engaged in a tense standoff for the second day near the strategically located Pratas islands at the top of the South China Sea, Taiwan's Coast Guard said on Sunday.
Chinese ship leaves after tense stand-off near Taiwan-controlled Pratas Islands
Taiwan’s coast guard said on May 23 it had spotted a Chinese coast guard ship heading to the Pratas.
Blast targeting train carrying military personnel kills dozens in southwest Pakistan
An explosive-laden car hit one of the train carriages that resulted in a big blast, an official said.
Shark kills man at Australia’s Great Barrier Reef in third fatal attack in 2026
It comes a week after a man was killed by a shark while spearfishing in Western Australia.
Man dies after shark attack on Australia's Great Barrier Reef
CANBERRA, May 24 - A 39-year-old man has died after being attacked by a shark at the Great Barrier Reef on Sunday, police said, the second fatal shark attack in Australia this month.
Heatstroke kills 16 in India as temperatures climb
Temperatures in several cities have hovered well above 45 deg C..
Bangladesh puts AI in driving seat to tackle Dhaka’s traffic gridlock
According to a study, Dhaka records an average speed of just 4.8kmh.
Johor declares Monday special holiday after JDT football club wins Malaysia Cup
Also known as the Southern Tigers, JDT beat Kuching City FC 2-0 in the final to win their fourth consecutive Malaysia Cup title.
Johor declares special holiday on May 25 after JDT football club wins Malaysia Cup
Also known as the Southern Tigers, JDT beat Kuching City FC 2-0 in the final to win their fourth consecutive Malaysia Cup title.
China lowers death toll in Shanxi coal mine disaster to 82
Initial state media reports said at least 90 people were killed.
Lack of clues slowing probe into brutal elephant killing, says Sabah state minister
The hacked elephant head and its tusks are likely buried far from the actual murder site.
Election rout creates uncertainty over who represents Japan’s opposition
The situation has emerged due to the CRA having the most seats among non-governing parties.
Cyberattacks against Japan drastically down during Lunar New Year holidays: US cybersecurity firm
The phishing attacks were disguised as emails from big firms such as Amazon, Microsoft and PayPay.
Trump throws weight behind Japan’s Takaichi in meeting with Xi, Yomiuri says
Mr Trump reportedly said Ms Takaichi is not the kind of leader who deserves criticism.
Trump throws weight behind Japan's Takaichi in meeting with Xi, Yomiuri says
TOKYO, May 24 - U.S. President Donald Trump defended Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi when Chinese President Xi Jinping criticised her in the Sino-U.S. summit this month, Japan's Yomiuri Shimbun daily said on Sunday, citing unidentified government sources.
Hanoi’s urban renewal blitz leaves homes demolished and families relocated
A “100-year master plan” for the Vietnamese capital includes new bridges, subway lines and riverside developments.
Nine-storey building under construction collapses in the Philippines, 19 feared trapped
Officials said the building's walls and scaffolding had buckled, likely trapping people in a pile of debris.
Rescuers search for 20 missing at collapsed Philippine building
Twenty-six people have been rescued so far.
Malaysian man found dead, 20 still missing in Philippines building collapse
The 65-year-old man from Sabah was in a nearby hotel that was affected by the collapse of the building, which was under construction.
Qinyuan, a quiet Chinese county hit by deadly coal mine disaster
Preliminary findings showed the company operating the mine had committed "serious" violations.
In Japan, divorce splits parents from children. Could a law change end sole custody?
An amendment to Japan's Civil Code looks set to allow shared parenting for the first time.
China to send astronaut on year-long space mission as it eyes 2030 moon landing
JIUQUAN, China, May 24 - China will send an astronaut to its space station on Sunday for a year, a record length for the country, enabling the study of long-duration human physiology in space as Beijing works towards its ambition of a crewed moon landing by 2030.