Casualty reports awaited from tsunami-hit Tonga with comms mostly down
An underwater volcano off Tonga erupted on Saturday, triggering warnings of 1.2-metre tsunami waves and evacuation orders on the shores of Tonga.
Sun Jan 16 2022
Magnitude 7.3 quake strikes New Zealand; tsunami warnings possible, says PTWC
Tsunami waves were possible within 300 km of the quake's epicentre.
Thu Mar 04 2021
7.9-magnitude quake hits PNG, tsunami threat over
But two hours after the quake, the PTWC said the threat had passed, despite some tsunami waves having been observed.
Sat Dec 17 2016
Solomon Islands again struck by strong earthquake
The Pacific is again on high alert for Tsunami waves after another strong earthquake rocked the Solomon Islands on Saturday, China's Xinhua news agency reported.
Sat Dec 10 2016
Powerful 7.2 quake hits off Vanuatu, possible local tsunami threat
A powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck off Vanuatu Sunday, with "hazardous" tsunami waves possible along the coasts of the Pacific archipelago.
Sun Apr 03 2016
Residents clear mud, rubble as rebuilding begins after Chile quake
Residents began rebuilding homes and businesses in Coquimbo two days after tsunami waves was triggered by a major earthquake.
Sat Sep 19 2015
Chileans pick through debris after powerful quake; 11 dead
Residents sifted through rubble on Thursday and saved what they could from homes destroyed by a magnitude 8.3 earthquake in central Chile that killed 11 people, forced 1 million from their homes.
Fri Sep 18 2015
Powerful Chile quake sparks tsunami alert and panic
A massive 8.3-magnitude earthquake struck the center of Chile on Wednesday, triggering the evacuation of coastal areas and warnings that tsunami waves could reach as far as Japan.
Thu Sep 17 2015
Chileans to remain on alert as 8.2-magnitude quake kills 6
A powerful 8.2-magnitude earthquake hit northern Chile's Pacific coast Tuesday, killing at least six people as tsunami waves of more than two meters lashed the shore.
Wed Apr 02 2014
Chile orders evacuation as 8.2-magnitude quake kills 5
A powerful 8.2-magnitude earthquake hit Chile's Pacific coast Tuesday, killing at least five people as tsunami waves of more than two meters lashed the shore.
Wed Apr 02 2014
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
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
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