In a seismic upheaval that reverberated across the island, Taiwan was jolted by its most powerful earthquake in a quarter-century. The temblor, measuring 7.2 magnitude, claimed nine lives and left more than 900 injured. As the earth convulsed, 50 workers, en route to a hotel nestled within a national park, vanished without a trace. In Read More…
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Japan rocked by deadly quake: Rescue operations underway as death toll rises
A catastrophic earthquake struck Japan on New Year’s Day, claiming the lives of at least 48 people, causing widespread destruction, and triggering tsunamis that swept away buildings and vehicles. Rescue teams are battling against challenging conditions to reach affected areas, where numerous buildings have collapsed, roads are impassable, and tens of thousands of homes remain Read More…
Deadly earthquake strikes remote Western Nepal, over 100 lives lost
On Friday, a powerful earthquake struck remote western Nepal, claiming the lives of more than 100 people and leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The affected areas, Jajarkot and West Rukum, located 500 kilometres (310 miles) west of Kathmandu, are characterised by rugged terrain, where security forces have been mobilised to support rescue Read More…