Malaysia

Search for Missing MH370 Paused Until Year-End, Says Malaysia

The search for the missing aircraft MH370 is paused, announces Malaysia's Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

145 Injured in Massive Gas Pipeline Fire Near Kuala Lumpur

145 people have been injured in a massive fire near Malaysia's capital Kuala Lumpur. A huge fireball exploded into the sky after a gas pipeline burst. The fire took several hours to extinguish.

Myanmar Earthquake Claims Over 1,600 Lives, Rescue Efforts Intensify

Over 1,600 people have been confirmed dead in Myanmar after Friday's earthquake, reports the military junta in the country. Many more have been injured in the quake that also affected Thailand.

New Search Effort for Plane that Vanished Without a Trace

Dousa on the Tariff Threat: We Have a Few Cards to Play

President Donald Trump's threat of new tariffs against the EU is unfortunate, says Foreign Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (M). But according to him, Sweden is prepared after the EU "has talked itself together", reports Ekot on Sveriges Radio.

Almost 50 migrants found on beach in Phuket

A group of 49 Rohingyas has been found near a beach on the popular Thai tourist island of Phuket.

Norway's Queen Hospitalized

Norway's queen has been admitted to the hospital in Lillehammer for observation, reports the Norwegian royal house.

USA sends eleven from Guantánamo to Oman

The USA has sent eleven prisoners from the notorious military prison Guantánamo to Oman, announces the Pentagon according to American media. Thus, only 15 prisoners remain in Guantánamo.