Deadly Seoul sinkhole raises alarm as Korea sees 1,345 cases since 2018
As cities across the country expand underground infrastructure — from subways to drainage systems — concerns are growing over whether safety regulations are keeping pace.
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Motorcyclist swallowed by sinkhole in Seoul found dead
Rescue operations were 'very difficult' for authorities, as the soil was mixed with water and heavy equipment from a nearby construction site, fire authorities told the press…
Fire breaks out in three separate hills in Bangladesh’s Chattogram
The fires broke out in Lalkhan Bazar's Tankir Pahar, the hill behind Chittagong Medical College dormitory, and KEPZ. The fires were brought under control with no casualties…
Blaze hits alleged call-centre scam base in Thai-Myanmar border town
A Thai official in Tak province, located across the Moei River from Shwe Kokko, said the building, clearly visible from the Thai side, is a hotel owned by the Chinese conglomerate…
A death every two hours on Malaysia’s roads
Even more alarming, a road accident occurs approximately every 50 seconds.
Six Filipinos rescued from vessel that sank off Malaysian waters return home
Following bilateral discussions, he said MMEA coordinated with Philippine authorities, including the Coast Guard and Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, to…
3 BSF personnel killed as vehicle plunges into gorge in Manipur’s Kangpokpi
In a tragic incident, a Border Security Force vehicle carrying 16 personnel skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge near Changoubung village in Manipur’s Kangpokpi…
Accidental fighter jet bombing in South Korea leaves 29 injured, including 15 civilians
Pilot error is suspected to have caused the accidental bombing as one of the pilots of the jets entered the wrong target coordinates prior to takeoff, according to another Air…
Bullet train cars decouple in Japan, halting services on 3 lines
There were approximately 450 passengers on the Hayabusa and 200 passengers on the Komachi, but no injuries have been confirmed. The heating on the trains was said to have worked…
South Korean fighter jet accidentally drops bombs on civilian village, injuring seven
The live-fire drill was part of joint exercises involving the South Korean Air Force and Army, and US Forces Korea, with multiple fighter jets, including the F-35A, F-15K, KF-16…