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At least four die in India fire a day after fatal blaze in New Delhi

Firefighters and police officers work at the site after a fire at a hotel in New Delhi on June 3.
Firefighters and police officers work at the site after a fire at a hotel in New Delhi on June 3.

12 foreign nationals among 21 killed in Delhi hotel fire

The hotel was located in Malviya Nagar in south Delhi, a predominantly residential area popular with students and young professionals.
The hotel was located in Malviya Nagar in south Delhi, a predominantly residential area popular with students and young professionals.

How to evacuate when a medical emergency strikes overseas

An increasing number of patients need ventilators or ICU-level care during medical evacuation.
An increasing number of patients need ventilators or ICU-level care during medical evacuation.

Over 150 evacuated from Lotte store in Busan after part of ceiling collapses

A section of the first basement floor ceiling collapsed, causing water to gush from above and flood the area below.
A section of the first basement floor ceiling collapsed, causing water to gush from above and flood the area below.

Horses bolt through Rome after policeman lights fireworks at parade rehearsal

A horse on the loose gallops during the nighttime rehearsals for a parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic, in Rome, Italy, May 29, 2026, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video. Lucio Virzi Fotografo/via REUTERS
A horse on the loose gallops during the nighttime rehearsals for a parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic, in Rome, Italy, May 29, 2026, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video. Lucio Virzi Fotografo/via REUTERS

Rescuers free 4 more men trapped in semi-submerged Laos cave

The Thailand Rescue Diver Facebook page said in a post that “rescue officials were able to bring out four more people trapped” at about 3.10pm on May 30.
The Thailand Rescue Diver Facebook page said in a post that “rescue officials were able to bring out four more people trapped” at about 3.10pm on May 30.

Van driver dies after accident involving bus in Woodlands

The police have put up a sign appealing for witnesses to the fatal incident.
The police have put up a sign appealing for witnesses to the fatal incident.

Laos cave survivors ate wooden gold-panning trays to stay alive

Health and rescue experts generally warn that people should not treat such actions as safe or advisable outside an emergency survival situation.
Health and rescue experts generally warn that people should not treat such actions as safe or advisable outside an emergency survival situation.

Motorcyclist taken to hospital after multi-vehicle accident on BKE

The 23-year-old male motorcyclist was conscious when taken to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.
The 23-year-old male motorcyclist was conscious when taken to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.

Two motorcyclists taken to hospital after multi-vehicle accident on BKE

The police and SCDF said they were alerted to the accident on the BKE before Woodlands Ave 3 at around 4.15pm on May 29.
The police and SCDF said they were alerted to the accident on the BKE before Woodlands Ave 3 at around 4.15pm on May 29.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.