The explosion was caused by underground soil movement and a later collapse that caused friction, he said. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Arch foes Iran and Israel exchanged devastating strikes for 12 days before adhering to a US-proposed ceasefire on June 24, but a video shared on social media does not show the result of an Iranian missile attack on an air defence system in Tel Aviv.

Thailand and Cambodia exchanged heavy artillery fire for a second day on Friday as border fighting intensified and spread, while Cambodia's leader said Thailand had agreed to a Malaysian ceasefire proposal but then backed down.

KUALA LUMPUR] With his administration under fire and street protests looming, Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced a slew of initiatives, including a one-off cash handout and lower fuel prices,