Iceland volcano erupts, spewing lava fountains
The eruption followed a series of small yet intense earthquakes in the Sundhnuks crater series.
Fri Aug 23 2024
'Ready for it?' Taylor Swift's Edinburgh shows trigger earthquakes again
Seismic activity detected at Eras Tour shows in Edinburgh.
Thu Jun 13 2024
Japan earthquake death toll rises to 24
Building collapses and fires left at least 24 people dead in Ishikawa prefecture after a series of strong earthquakes hit central Japan.
Tue Jan 02 2024
More injuries, damage reported after major quakes struck central Japan
Multiple cases of damage and injuries have been reported after strong earthquakes rocked Japan's western coast on Monday.
Tue Jan 02 2024
Lava flows from Iceland volcano slow as heavy snow sets in
The eruption for now looks set to spare a nearby town that was evacuated following weeks of earthquakes.
Thu Dec 21 2023
Iceland prepares for volcanic eruption in coming days
A series of earthquakes and evidence of magma spreading rapidly underground.
Mon Nov 13 2023
Another quake strikes western Afghanistan; official says more homes destroyed
Hemmed in by mountains, Afghanistan has a history of strong earthquakes, many in the rugged Hindu Kush region bordering Pakistan.
Wed Oct 11 2023
Most casualties in recent Afghan earthquakes are women, children - WHO
The Taliban administration said at least 2,400 people were killed and over 2,000 injured in Saturday's quakes.
Tue Oct 10 2023
Rescuers search for survivors days after deadly quakes hit northwest Afghanistan
The Taliban administration said at least 2,400 people were killed and many more injured in the quakes.
Mon Oct 09 2023
Afghan earthquakes kill 2,445, Taliban say, as deaths mount
The deadliest tremors to rock the quake-prone mountainous country in years.
Mon Oct 09 2023
Two earthquakes strike Nepal, blocking major highway, injuring one
The quakes rocked western Nepal, sending tremors as far away as the Indian capital.
Tue Oct 03 2023
Vietnam registers nearly 100 earthquakes in July
The majority of them, approximately 90, were reported in Kon Plong district, situated in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum.
Wed Aug 02 2023
Six months on, thousands remain displaced after Turkiye's earthquakes
The powerful tremors have claimed more than 50,000 lives and rendered over a million homeless.
Wed Aug 02 2023
Philippines raises alert level at rumbling volcano after rockfall, quakes
Mayon is among the most active of 24 volcanoes in the country, having erupted more than 50 times in the last four centuries.
Fri Jun 09 2023
Malaysia not free from earthquakes - NRECC
NRECC said JMG is conducting engagement sessions with local authorities and stakeholders in the application of seismic hazard maps.
Wed Apr 19 2023
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024