Latest Mexico quake spreads alarm, some rescue efforts suspended
The United States Geological Survey said the new quake was relatively shallow with an epicenter near Juchitan.
Sun Sep 24 2017
Magnitude 6.2 quake hits Philippine island of Luzon, jolts buildings
There were no immediate reports of deaths or injuries in the quake, which the United States Geological Survey earlier measured at 6.6.
Fri Aug 11 2017
Powerful quake strikes off Papua New Guinea, initial tsunami alert wound back
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) measured the quake, some 47 (29 miles) west of Arawa on the north coast of Bougainville island, and the depth was put at 154 km (96 miles).
Sun Jan 22 2017
6.0-magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu: USGS
The quake struck at a depth of 164 kilometres (102 miles), 76 kilometres northwest of the town of Isangel on Tanna island, USGS said.
Wed Jul 20 2016
7.0-magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific nation of Vanuatu early Friday, the United States Geological Survey said.
Thu Apr 28 2016
5.6 quake hits Philippines
A 5.6 quake rattled the southern Philippines early Monday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said, a little over a day after another quake in the same region injured 10.
Sun Jun 02 2013
Strong 6.1 earthquake strikes off Japan coast
The quake hit at 2:48 pm (0548 GMT) in the Pacific some 50 kilometres (31 miles) from Namie town near the tsunami-ravaged Fukushima Daiichi plant, the United States Geological Survey said.
Sat May 18 2013
6.1 earthquake hits off Japan's coast: USGS
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the south coast of Japan's main Honshu island on Sunday, the United States Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued.
Sun Apr 21 2013
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024