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
Ranau hit by tremors but no untoward incidents
Ranau Fire and Rescue Station chief Ridwan Mohd Taib said they did not receive any emergency calls from the public following the tremors.
Thu Aug 31 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
Turkish children play 'earthquake' with building blocks as they try to understand
Turkish children left homeless by the massive tremor that struck Turkey and Syria last week have been learning to cope with what happened.
Fri Feb 17 2023
Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 strikes Nepal, tremors felt in New Delhi
The quake was at a depth of 25 km and was about 63 km to the northwest of Nepal's Jumla district.
Tue Jan 24 2023
Magnitude 6.2 quake rattles Indonesia's Bali, Java islands - Geophysics agency
Local authorities were checking for any damage caused by the tremors, which were felt strongly in East Java province and Bali.
Tue Dec 06 2022
Tremors felt in Indonesian capital after quake in West Java
An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 rattled the Indonesian capital Jakarta for several seconds on Monday.
Mon Nov 21 2022
Indonesia's Sumatra checks for damage from 6.3 magnitude earthquake
The tremor was felt for 2 to 6 seconds by residents along the southern coastline of Sumatra, prompting some to run out of their homes.
Wed Aug 24 2022
Japan assesses damage morning after powerful quake
Some 36,400 households in areas hard-hit by the tremor and serviced by Tohoku Electric Company were still without power this morning.
Thu Mar 17 2022
Tremors from Sumatera quake: JBPM receives 34 building emergency calls in Klang Valley
Thirty-four building emergency calls were received by JBPM in the Klang Valley after tremors were felt following the strong earthquake in Indonesia's Sumatera island this morning.
Fri Feb 25 2022
Sumatra quake jolts Malaysians into leaving buildings
MetMalaysia said tremors were felt in the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, especially in Perak, Selangor, N. Sembilan, Melaka and Johor.
Fri Feb 25 2022
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia, tremors reportedly felt in Malaysia
The quake was also felt in several areas in the Klang Valley, including Kuala Lumpur, Port Klang and Cyberjaya.
Fri Feb 25 2022
Magnitude 5.6 quake hits western Afghanistan, killing more than 20
The tremor shook the western province of Badghis, reducing brick homes to rubble.
Tue Jan 18 2022
Muted Christmas joy in La Palma evacuees' caravan as volcano falls silent
Adam Gonzalez recalled how frequent tremors would rattle the vehicle, spooking the family and their many pets.
Fri Dec 24 2021
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024