Powerful earthquake strikes Kyrgyzstan-China border, killing 3
The Xinjiang railway department suspended operations and 27 trains were reportedly affected by the quake.
Tue Jan 23 2024
Rescuers race to find survivors over 48 hours after Morocco quake
Many survivors spent a third night outside, their homes destroyed or rendered unsafe by Morocco's most powerful earthquake since 1900.
Mon Sep 11 2023
Hope fades for survivors as Turkey-Syria earthquake toll passes 20,000
The death toll across both countries has now surpassed the more than 17,000 killed in 1999 when a similarly powerful earthquake hit northwest Turkey.
Fri Feb 10 2023
Buildings damaged but no tsunami warning for Solomon Islands after 7.0 earthquake
Two powerful earthquakes struck the Solomon Islands, damaging Australia's embassy, the airport and shopping malls, triggering power cuts in the capital, Honiara.
Tue Nov 22 2022
Six dead after powerful earthquake hits Nepal, rattles New Delhi
Mud and brick houses were destroyed by the quake, rescuers digging through the rubble to look for survivors.
Wed Nov 09 2022
Residents camp out in fear of more quakes in northern Philippines
Fearful residents spent the night sleeping outdoors after a powerful earthquake rattled the northern island of Luzon.
Thu Jul 28 2022
Indonesia says 6.7 magnitude quake strikes off Java island
A powerful 6.7 magnitude quake struck southwest of Indonesia's Java island on Friday afternoon, the country's meteorology agency (BMKG) said.
Fri Jan 14 2022
Small tsunamis detected after magnitude 7 undersea quake strikes near New Caledonia
A powerful magnitude 7 undersea earthquake struck east of New Caledonia's Loyalty Islands in the South Pacific on Monday, sending small tsunamis towards New Caledonia and neighbouring Vanuatu.
Mon Nov 20 2017
Strong quake off Turkish and Greek coasts kills two, injures scores more
A powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.7 killed two people when it struck near major Turkish and Greek tourist destinations in the Agean Sea on Friday.
Fri Jul 21 2017
Powerful quake kills at least six in southern Philippines
A POWERFUL earthquake struck the island of Mindanao, in the southern Philippines, killing at least 6 people and injuring over a hundred people, disaster officials said on Saturday (February 11).
Sat Feb 11 2017
Indonesia quake toll jumps to 97 as more bodies found in rubble
The death toll from a powerful earthquake that struck western Indonesia Wednesday has nearly doubled to 97, as more bodies were pulled from the rubble of scores of shattered buildings,
Wed Dec 07 2016
Powerful earthquake hits New Zealand
Powerful earthquake hits New Zealand
Mon Nov 14 2016
Two killed as powerful earthquake hits New Zealand
A powerful earthquake and series of aftershocks shook New Zealand early on Monday, killing at least two people and prompting a tsunami warning
Mon Nov 14 2016
Major seismic tremor in Italy, felt in Rome
The quake -- which was felt from Rome to Venice -- struck at 0640 GMT six kilometres (3.5 miles) north of the small town of Norcia.
Sun Oct 30 2016
Strong quake in southwestern Japan kills nine, topples homes
Nine people were killed after a powerful earthquake hit southern Japan, collapsing homes, sparking fires and injuring hundreds, officials said Friday.
Thu Apr 14 2016
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