Suspected arson in downtown Osaka building leaves 24 dead Suspected arson in downtown Osaka building leaves 24 dead World 17 Dec, 2021
At least 27 people feared dead in blaze at clinic in Japan At least 27 people were feared dead after a fire swept through a psychiatry clinic in the Japanese city of Osaka on Friday, and media said police were investigating suspected arson. World 17 Dec, 2021
Night of devastating tornadoes likely kills more than 100 in Kentucky At least 100 people were feared dead in Kentucky after a swarm of tornadoes tore a 200-mile path through the U.S. Midwest and South, demolishing homes, levelling businesses and setting off a scramble to find survivors beneath the rubble, officials said Saturday. World 12 Dec, 2021
Remembering Dag Hammarskjold: A memorable peacemaker The month of September is probably the most pronounced month, compared to the other 11 months, in the media and academics on foreign affairs round the world, since a number of events have taken place in this month with far reaching historical consequences globally, touching future successive generations on world peace, security, defense and development. Opinion 26 Nov, 2021
Man dressed as Joker terrorises Tokyo train Man dressed as Joker terrorises Tokyo train World 31 Oct, 2021
California fire approaches Lake Tahoe after mass evacuation A ferocious wildfire approached Lake Tahoe just hours after roads were clogged with fleeing cars when the entire California resort city of South Lake Tahoe was ordered to evacuate and communities just across the state line in Nevada were warned to get ready to leave. World 31 Aug, 2021
Algeria leader calls wildfires 'disaster', says 22 arsonists arrested Algeria has arrested 22 people suspected of being behind the most devastating wildfires in the country's history that killed 65 people, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune said on Thursday, calling the fires a 'disaster' and urging the preservation of national unity. World 13 Aug, 2021
Climate-fueled wildfires take toll on tropical Pacific isles A metal roof sits atop the burned remains of a homestead on the once-lush slopes of Hawaii's Mauna Kea — a dormant volcano and the state's tallest peak — charred cars and motorcycles strewn about as wind-whipped sand and ash blast the scorched landscape. World 13 Aug, 2021
US now averaging 100,000 new COVID-19 infections a day The US is now averaging 100,000 new COVID-19 infections a day, returning to a milestone last seen during the winter surge in yet another bleak reminder of how quickly the delta variant has spread through the country. World 07 Aug, 2021
Death toll in wildfires that hit southern Turkey rises to 4 The death toll in wildfires raging in southern Turkey rose to four as fire crews on Friday battled blazes that burned down homes and forced people to evacuate villages and beach resorts. World 31 Jul, 2021
Suu Kyi's trial set to start in Myanmar, junta rejects UN rights chief's statement The trial of Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi was set to start on Monday, as the junta that overthrew her elected government rejected criticism by the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights over its use of deadly force against protesters. World 14 Jun, 2021
EDITORIAL: Security at work Following a spate of attacks on healthcare workers while treating COVID-19 patients in recent times, the government has, in a welcome move, introduced a tough law to deter such incidents in the future. Opinion 08 Jun, 2021