Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes Kermadec Islands region - USGS
The U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the tsunami threat from the earthquake in the Kermadec Islands region has now passed.
Mon Apr 24 2023
Hawaii volcano alert level lowered to watch - USGS
Under a watch alert level, an eruption is underway but poses limited hazards.
Mon Dec 12 2022
FACTBOX - Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano erupts
Hawaii officials say the eruption does not pose any threat to property though unpleasant volcanic gases and fine ash may drift downslope.
Wed Nov 30 2022
Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano erupts for first time in nearly 40 years
Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano, began erupting for the first time, ending its longest quiet period in recorded history.
Tue Nov 29 2022
At least 20 killed in earthquake in southern Pakistan
More than 100 mud houses collapsed and a large number were damaged, including government buildings.
Thu Oct 07 2021
Tornado lashes southeast Australia, leaving hundreds without power
The tornado upended power lines and blew part of an iron roof into electricity wires, triggering an automatic power outage for 164 homes.
Thu Sep 30 2021
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupting in 'full swing' - USGS
What was once a cooling lava lake is now a new fissure eruption, USGS Volcanoes said.
Thu Sep 30 2021
Strong quake hits Greece's biggest island of Crete, one person killed
The quake sent people out of their homes and public buildings and caused considerable damage with strong aftershocks.
Mon Sep 27 2021
Explainer: Why does Haiti have earthquakes?
Here's a look at why the Caribbean country is affected by earthquakes.
Tue Aug 17 2021
6.9-magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia: USGS
The undersea tremor struck at a depth of more than 600 kilometres about 220 kilometres south of Katabu on the island of Sulawesi.
Fri Aug 21 2020
7.3-magnitude quake hits 119 km N of Kokoda, Papua New Guinea - USGS
The epicentre, with a depth of 85 km, was initially determined to be at 7.8 degrees south latitude and 147.7 degrees east longitude.
Fri Jul 17 2020
Magnitude 8.2 quake off Alaska prompts tsunami warning
A magnitude 8.2 earthquake hit the Gulf of Alaska in the early hours of Tuesday, prompting authorities to warn people in the area to move away from the coast in case it causes a tsunami.
Tue Jan 23 2018
Earthquake hits Iraq near border with Iran, several killed in both countries
The quake measured a magnitude of 7.3, while an Iraqi meteorology official put its magnitude at 6.5 with the epicenter in Penjwin in Sulaimaniyah province in the Kurdistan region.
Mon Nov 13 2017
Magnitude 6.4 quake strikes off Pacific island of Tonga
The quake struck 206km east northeast of the Tonga capital and was a shallow 14km deep.
Wed Oct 18 2017
Magnitude 6.3 quake hits northern Chile: USGS
The quake was recorded 73km (45 miles) east of Arica at a depth of 82km.
Tue Oct 10 2017
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024