The South Korean government and police are facing tough questions in the wake of a crowd crush that has claimed more than 150 lives, including 26 foreigners.

At least 146 people are crushed to death and 150 more injured at a Halloween party in the South Korean capital.

The Indonesian president orders a safety review after over 170 people were killed and around 180 injured in a stampede triggered by clashes between fans of the nation’s biggest teams and police.

At least 129 people died at a football stadium in Indonesia when fans invaded the pitch and police responded with tear gas.

At least 12 people died and 13 were injured in a stampede at a religious shrine in India during Saturday's early hours as pilgrims gathered to offer new-year prayers.

At least eight people were killed and many were injured in a crush during the opening night of the Astroworld music festival on Friday.

Several people are reportedly killed in Afghanistan's northeastern city of Asadabad when members of the Taliban fire on people waving the national flag at an Independence Day rally and spark a stampede.