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Magnitude 6.6 quake strikes off Indonesia's Java island, no tsunami risk

Magnitude 6.6 quake strikes off Indonesia's Java island, no tsunami risk

The quake was strongly felt in Surabaya, Tuban, Denpasar, and Semarang, Abdul Muhari, spokesperson for Indonesia's Disaster Agency, said.
Fri Apr 14 2023
Indonesia landslide deaths climb to 30 as search continues

Indonesia landslide deaths climb to 30 as search continues

According to the disaster agency, a search for missing residents was still ongoing.
Thu Mar 09 2023
Over 31,600 dead from last week's deadly quakes in southern Turkiye

Over 31,600 dead from last week's deadly quakes in southern Turkiye

At least 31,643 people were killed by two strong earthquakes that jolted southern Turkiye on Feb 6, the country's disaster agency said on Monday.
Mon Feb 13 2023
Another powerful 7.6 earthquake rocks southern Turkiye

Another powerful 7.6 earthquake rocks southern Turkiye

A fresh earthquake measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale struck southern Turkiye on Monday afternoon, the country's disaster agency said.
Mon Feb 06 2023
Death toll from Philippine floods climbs to 44

Death toll from Philippine floods climbs to 44

The death toll from heavy rain and floods triggered by shear line in the Philippines has climbed to 44, said the government's disaster agency on Friday.
Fri Dec 30 2022
Death toll in Philippine floods rises to 13, 23 missing

Death toll in Philippine floods rises to 13, 23 missing

The death toll from heavy rain and floods triggered by shear line in the Philippines has climbed to 13, said the government's disaster agency on Tuesday.
Tue Dec 27 2022
11 buried in landslides in western Indonesia

11 buried in landslides in western Indonesia

Soldiers, policemen, personnel from the local disaster office as well as volunteers were involved in the search and rescue operation.
Sat Apr 01 2017
12 killed as landslides hit Indonesia's Bali

12 killed as landslides hit Indonesia's Bali

The two landslides took place in Awan and Sukawana villages, killing five villagers and injuring another person, Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, spokesman of national disaster agency told Xinhua via phone.
Fri Feb 10 2017
Typhoon Nock-ten intensifies as it approaches Philippines

Typhoon Nock-ten intensifies as it approaches Philippines

Typhoon Nock-ten was packing maximum sustained winds of 185 kph (115 mph) with gusts up to 255 kph as it moved west over the ocean at 15 kmh.
Sun Dec 25 2016
Indonesia fires spark Singapore, Malaysia haze warning

Indonesia fires spark Singapore, Malaysia haze warning

Indonesia's disaster agency warned that neighbouring Singapore and Malaysia could be hit by more choking smog.
Sun Jul 27 2014
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear

Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear

Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism

Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism

The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable

The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable

Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

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

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

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?

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

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

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