
Japan's PM cancels Central Asia, Mongolia trip after earthquake risk warning
The meteorological agency warned of a higher probability of a huge earthquake in the Nankai trough.
Fri Aug 09 2024

Quake with 7.1 magnitude hits western Japan, no immediate signs of damage
The earthquake occurred off Miyazaki prefecture, triggering tsunami advisories, Japan Meteorological Agency said.
Thu Aug 08 2024

Japan earthquake survivors battle unsanitary conditions with no running water
Some areas in the isolated Noto peninsula may not have water restored for another two months, the government of Ishikawa prefecture said.
Wed Jan 31 2024

US readies aid as Japan earthquake death toll nears 100
Japan in talks with the US about emergency assistance and rejected offers for help from other countries including China for the time being.
Fri Jan 05 2024

Japan quake: survivors face freezing rain, threat of landslides
Authorities rushed to bring aid to survivors facing freezing temperatures and heavy rain forecast for later in the day.
Wed Jan 03 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

Japan lifts tsunami warning along northeast coast after quake
"The tsunami advisory has been lifted," the Japan Meteorological Agency said in a statement released at 12:50 pm (0350 GMT) on its website.
Tue Nov 22 2016

Body believed to be last quake victim found in Japan's south
Hikaru Yamato, 22, went missing after a 7.0 magnitude quake on April 16 in the southern Kumamoto region caused massive landslides.
Wed Aug 10 2016

False megaquake alert shakes Tokyo
A false warning of a megaquake about to strike Tokyo was issued by Japan's weather agency and quickly cancelled on Monday, but not before creating chaos.
Mon Aug 01 2016

Tokyo jolted by third quake in four days
The 5.0 magnitude jolt struck Tokyo and areas of eastern Japan at 7.25am local time (6.25am Malaysian time).
Wed Jul 20 2016

5.0 magnitude quake shakes Tokyo
No damage or injuries were immediately reported as buildings in Tokyo were shaken by the jolt.
Sun Jul 17 2016

Rescuers race against landslides to reach Japan quake victims
At least 41 people are known to have died in the double disaster, with 11 still missing - feared buried in shattered houses or under torrents of mud.
Sun Apr 17 2016

Scores trapped as Japan quakes toll hits 32
Buildings were reduced to rubble, including a university dormitory and apartment complexes, with dozens of people unaccounted for over a wide area.
Sat Apr 16 2016

PM Najib expresses condolences to families of Japan quake
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today offered his condolences and sympathies to the people of Japan.
Sat Apr 16 2016

Baby girl rescued after strong quakes hit Japan
The family members, who all managed to escape, tried to rescue the baby but the house collapsed.
Fri Apr 15 2016

Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025