6 people die during stampede in Indian state of Andhra Pradesh
At least six people have died and several more were injured during a stampede at Vaikuntha Dwara Darshanam ticketing centre in Tirupati the evening of January 8.
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Hundreds of animals perish in pet shop blaze in Thailand’s Chiang Rai
A fire broke out in a pet shop in Chiang Rai’s Mae Sai district on January 6 night, resulting in the death of many pets, including dogs, cats, rabbits, turtles and fish.
South Korean Transport Minister hints at resignation over plane crash
The statement follows public backlash concerning the ministry’s oversight of the concrete embankment that likely contributed to the deadly explosion.
Elephant retaliatory attack kills farmer in Bangladesh’s Bandarban
The deceased had placed the live wire around the field to deter wild elephants, in which the pregnant elephant got caught and died. After her death, the other elephants, angered…
Child’s narrow escape from danger in Thailand raises questions about safety and superstition
In Thai traditional belief, some people think that passing under the belly of an elephant, a powerful and majestic creature, would protect them from harm.
Dog left behind after Jeju Air crash visits memorial
Pudding belonged to a 79-year-old man, identified as the oldest crash victim. He had traveled abroad with eight family members to celebrate his 80th birthday.
2 Indonesian fishing boats intercepted by Police Coast Guard in Singapore waters on Christmas Eve
An Indonesian report on the incident noted that one of the fishermen had fallen overboard during the exchange with the coast guard, but none of the Indonesians was injured.
Tour bus crash in Thailand’s Surat Thani leaves 5 dead, 30 injured
Police suspect the driver was unfamiliar with the road and lost control on a bend, causing the Dee Mee Prom Co Ltd bus to overturn and smash into the tree.
Seoul orders 6-month ban on Han River fireworks cruise after tragedy
The Seoul Metropolitan Government has ordered a six-month suspension of operations for a company that went ahead with a fireworks show on the Han River despite the city’s…
Funerals begin for 179 victims of deadly plane crash
Authorities have also begun delivering the victims' belongings to the bereaved families. Mobile phones, which are difficult to identify the owners of, will go through forensic…