Gaza Building Collapse Kills 21 as Shelter Crisis Deepens After Ceasefire
A multistory building collapse in Gaza City killed 21 people, highlighting the shelter crisis nearly a year after a ceasefire.
Disaster Management
Kauai Businesses Urge Tourists to Return as Recovery From Hurricane Lowell Continues
Kauai small businesses, hit hard by Hurricane Lowell, are asking tourists to return with patience and aloha as recovery continues and thousands remain without power.
Northern Vietnam Floods Kill Three, Inundate Thousands of Homes
Heavy rain since mid-September has killed three people in northern Vietnam, flooded thousands of homes and damaged over 22,000 hectares of crops.
Sitharaman, Nepal's Wagle discuss flood recovery and economic ties in Delhi
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met Nepalese counterpart Swarnim Wagle in New Delhi to discuss flood recovery, reconstruction and bilateral economic cooperation.
Wreckage of LA news helicopter removed as crash probe begins
Charred wreckage of a Los Angeles news helicopter was removed from the crash site Thursday as NTSB officials worked the scene.
Starving Bears Overrun Siberian Villages as Attacks Kill Ten
Hungry bears are invading settlements across southern Siberia, killing at least ten people this year and forcing curfews, remote schooling and culling operations.
Andhra Pradesh Plans Fire Station in Every Assembly Constituency, Says Minister
Andhra Pradesh will set up a fire station in every Assembly constituency, Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha said while inaugurating development works in Addanki.
Cyberabad Traffic Police Urge Work-From-Home, Online Classes Amid Rain and Ganesh Immersions
Cyberabad Traffic Police advise companies to allow staggered early logouts and work from home from September 18 to 25, and schools to consider online classes, citing rain and Ganesh immersions.
Karnataka adds 23 taluks to drought list, total now 124
Karnataka has declared 23 more taluks drought-hit, taking the state total to 124, with 110 classified as severely affected and 14 as moderate.
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo strains medical teams amid conflict
Medical teams in eastern DR Congo are battling the country's deadliest Ebola outbreak under difficult conditions, with the virus now present in seven provinces.
Grand Canyon Flood: Missing Hiker Timothy Smith Found, Death Toll Reaches Three
The body found in the Grand Canyon this week was identified as Timothy Allen Smith, the last person missing after August's flash floods, bringing the toll to three.
Karnataka CM to Raise Drought in Special Session, Seeks Maharashtra's Help on Bhima Water
Karnataka's Chief Minister says drought will be discussed in a special session even without BJP cooperation, and will seek Bhima water releases from Maharashtra.
Banks roll out relief package for farmers in 101 drought-hit Karnataka taluks
Banks in Karnataka will offer a relief package to farmers in 101 drought-hit taluks, including a 12-month moratorium and extended repayment periods.
Sambalpur Gets India's 51st Doppler Weather Radar as Mission Mausam Expands
India commissions its 51st Doppler Weather Radar at Sambalpur, Odisha, with about 40 more planned under Mission Mausam to expand forecasting and early warnings.
Jagan blames Andhra govt for drought losses, says farmers lost up to ₹20,000 an acre
Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy alleges Andhra Pradesh farmers lost ₹15,000–₹20,000 an acre in the drought and were denied free crop insurance, blaming delayed State action.
Boy's body recovered from Galeru-Nagari canal; search on for father, uncle
Rescuers recovered the body of an eight-year-old boy from the Galeru-Nagari canal in Nandyal district, while the search continued for his father and uncle who were swept away trying to save him.
Nepal flood: Four bodies pulled from hydropower tunnel as families press for answers
Rescuers recovered four bodies from a Nepal hydropower tunnel as the flood toll reached 1,403 dead and 6,150 missing, with families demanding answers.
Vietnam floods submerge thousands of homes as heavy rain batters north
Heavy rain across northern Vietnam has submerged over 2,000 homes, damaged thousands of hectares of crops and disrupted travel in Hanoi and nearby provinces.
Congress Leaders Press for Drought-Hit Tag for Latur, Seek Urgent Farmer Relief
Congress leaders have urged the government to declare Latur drought-hit and roll out urgent relief for farmers facing a drought-like situation.
Floods Swamp Northern Vietnam as Heavy Rain Disrupts Thanh Hoa, Ninh Binh and Hanoi
Heavy rain since Tuesday has flooded parts of northern Vietnam, submerging homes and fields in Thanh Hoa and Ninh Binh and causing traffic chaos in Hanoi.