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Taiwan hit by another big quake, no immediate reports of damage

Taiwan hit by another big quake, no immediate reports of damage

Weather officials warned of aftershocks that could reach a magnitude of 5.5 in the next few days.
Fri Aug 16 2024
Quake with 7.1 magnitude hits western Japan, no immediate signs of damage

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
Magnitude 6.9 quake strikes off Peru, tsunami warning issued

Magnitude 6.9 quake strikes off Peru, tsunami warning issued

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck near the coast of Peru on Friday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said.
Fri Jun 28 2024
Landslide in Ecuador kills at least six, 30 others missing

Landslide in Ecuador kills at least six, 30 others missing

The "large-magnitude" landslide occurred in the center of the country in the city of Banos de Agua Santa, the Risk Management said.
Mon Jun 17 2024
UN team says rape, gang rape likely occurred during Hamas attack on Israel

UN team says rape, gang rape likely occurred during Hamas attack on Israel

The team said a "fully-fledged investigation" required to establish the magnitude, scope and specific attribution for the sexual violence.
Tue Mar 05 2024
Over 14,000 people remain evacuated 1 month after Japan quake

Over 14,000 people remain evacuated 1 month after Japan quake

More than 14,000 people remained evacuated Thursday, one month after a magnitude-7.6 earthquake hit the Noto Peninsula in central Japan.
Fri Feb 02 2024
Small tsunamis hit S. Korea after earthquake in Japan

Small tsunamis hit S. Korea after earthquake in Japan

A 7.6 magnitude quake that struck Japan caused minor tsunamis in waters off South Korea's east coast province of Gangwon.
Mon Jan 01 2024
Massive earthquake jolts Japan, residents evacuate coast

Massive earthquake jolts Japan, residents evacuate coast

The quake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 triggered waves of around 1 metre along parts of the Sea of Japan coast with a larger wave expected, public broadcaster NHK reported.
Mon Jan 01 2024
Magnitude 6.7 earthquake shakes southern Philippines - GFZ

Magnitude 6.7 earthquake shakes southern Philippines - GFZ

The earthquake lasted several seconds and residents were advised to be on alert for aftershocks as strong as magnitude 6.2.
Fri Nov 17 2023
Elmina air crash not survivable due to magnitude deceleration force - preliminary report

Elmina air crash not survivable due to magnitude deceleration force - preliminary report

The report said the high energy collision of the aircraft on the ground and flammable fuel in the tank ignited catastrophic fire.
Fri Sep 15 2023
Morocco quake survivors pack donkeys with supplies to reach cut-off villages

Morocco quake survivors pack donkeys with supplies to reach cut-off villages

The 6.8 magnitude quake that struck the High Atlas Mountains killed at least 2,901 people and injured 5,530.
Thu Sep 14 2023
Indonesians told to stay alert after magnitude 7.3 earthquake

Indonesians told to stay alert after magnitude 7.3 earthquake

The earthquake, which took place out at sea, triggered a tsunami warning that was lifted two hours later.
Tue Apr 25 2023
Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes Kermadec Islands region - USGS

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
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
Magnitude 7.2 earthquake strikes New Guinea, Papua New Guinea region - EMSC

Magnitude 7.2 earthquake strikes New Guinea, Papua New Guinea region - EMSC

The quake was at a depth of 80 km, according to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre.
Mon Apr 03 2023
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday

Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday

Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?

What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?

Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN

One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN

The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation

Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation

Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will

[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will

It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024