Bangladeshi girl hit by stray bullet from Myanmar put on life support
The doctor says a bullet lodged in her throat caused a stroke.
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Thailand train crash: Authorities rush to clear wreckage as death toll rises to 31
As of 4:45 PM, Wednesday, rescue teams confirmed two additional bodies, bringing the death toll to 31, while three individuals remain unaccounted for. Authorities continue their…
3 killed after coal mine collapses in West Bengal’s Asansol
The incident comes days after the Enforcement Directorate conducted raids in connection with a 2020 case of alleged coal smuggling.
Passenger bus missing in Nepal landslide found after 18 months
Two buses carrying more than 60 passengers were hit by a landslide at Simaltal on July 12, 2024 and went missing in the Trishuli river.
Bangladeshi youth critically injured in landmine blast near Myanmar border, locals say
The incident near the Naf River comes a day after a stray bullet from Myanmar injured a child.
2 more bodies recovered in landfill collapse in Philippines’ Cebu; death toll now at 6
Rescuers had to battle heavy rain, hazardous debris and the risk of methane gas when they continued search operations at the landfill on Saturday night.
Doctors ruled out surgery for Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir’s fractured hip because of his age, says son
In a video posted on social media on Wednesday (Jan 7), Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir said the former prime minister fell and fractured his hip when during his morning exercise on…
Hong Kong fire: Call to expedite resettlement plans
The deadly blaze that broke out on Nov 26 has to date claimed 161 lives and displaced nearly 2,000 households.
Indonesian tourism safety in spotlight after Saudi tourist killed in jet ski accident
A lawmaker has called for a sweeping overhaul of Indonesia’s tourism safety and security standards, saying a series of fatal incidents involving both domestic and foreign…
Seven-year-old dies after circumcision in Bangladesh hospital
Father alleges 'misuse of anaesthesia,' as authorities launch an official probe.