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Energy & Climate 1m ago

They use their 4x4 to help flood victims. Rising diesel prices in Malaysia could put a stop to it

Soaring diesel prices in Malaysia are impacting 4x4 drivers, including those using their vehicles for community aid. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Fire hits LPG station near residential area of Indonesia's Bekasi regency, 12 injured, agency says

A fire at an LPG station near a residential area in Bekasi, Indonesia, injured at least 12 people, according to the disaster mitigation agency. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Heavy rains, flash floods wreak havoc across Balochistan

• Over 30 districts face flood-like situation as severe weather persists • Lightning kills 12-year-old girl; flash floods damage infrastructure, cause widespread communication disruptions • Rescuers save 15 from stranded van; major highways cut off • Authorities ban travel; Met Office warns of severe flooding through April 3 QUETTA: A fresh spell of heavy, intermittent rain accompanied by strong winds, thunder and ha...

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They use their 4x4 to help flood victims. Rising diesel prices in Malaysia could put a stop to it

Rich or not, Malaysia diesel owners say the subsidy gap punishes the wrong drivers

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Fire hits LPG station near residential area of Indonesia's Bekasi regency, 12 injured, agency says

JAKARTA, April 2 - A fire broke out at a liquefied petroleum gas filling station near a residential area in Indonesia's Bekasi regency, east of the capital Jakarta, injuring at least 12, state news agency Antara said on...

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Heavy rains, flash floods wreak havoc across Balochistan

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