Chengdu Lab Apologizes for Overstated Earthquake Alert That Caused Panic
A Chengdu research institute apologized after its early earthquake alert for a Sichuan tremor was far higher than the official magnitude, triggering public alarm.
Disaster Management
Venezuela floods: four missing after heavy rains trigger devastation
Heavy rains in Venezuela caused flooding in Caracas and Aragua, leaving at least four people missing and prompting a large-scale rescue operation.
Deadly Landslide at Conakry Landfill Kills at Least 30
A landslide at a Conakry landfill killed at least 30 people after heavy rain. Rescue operations are underway.
Tropical Storm Narra Floods Guangxi, Thousands Relocated
Tropical Storm Narra caused flash flooding in Guangxi, China, displacing thousands and prompting a Level I emergency response.
Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake Rattles Eastern Japan, No Tsunami Warning
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake shook eastern Japan early Sunday, centered in Ibaraki prefecture. No tsunami alert was issued, and no damage or injuries were reported.
Colombia Earthquake Death Toll Climbs to 329, Officials Say
Colombia's earthquake death toll has risen to 329, with 4,600 injured and 247 missing, officials confirmed.
El Niño, not earthquake, is the bigger threat to Colombia's coffee crop
Colombia's coffee harvest escaped the August earthquake's worst effects, but El Niño and a strong peso threaten output and farmer incomes.
Typhoon Maysak Death Toll in Guangxi Climbs to 159, 10 Still Missing
Typhoon Maysak's July floods killed at least 159 in Guangxi, China, with 10 missing and over 1.6 million affected.
Typhoon Maysak's China Death Toll Climbs to 159, Weeks After Landfall
China's official death toll from Typhoon Maysak has risen to 159, with 10 missing, a month after the storm hit Guangxi.
Mexico Navy Rescues Two Fishermen Adrift on Cooler Box in Pacific
Mexican navy rescued two fishermen who drifted for five days on a cooler box in the Pacific, about 240 km off Chiapas.
Strong 6.7 Quake Hits Peru's Southern Andes, No Damage Reported
A 6.7-magnitude earthquake shook Peru's southern Andes on Thursday, with no immediate reports of damage or tsunami risk.
Magnitude 6.7 Quake Rocks Peru's Southern Andes
A 6.7-magnitude earthquake hit Peru's southern Andes on Thursday, centered near Upahuacho. No immediate damage or casualties were reported.
Colombia earthquake: 282,000 affected, IOM launches $30 million appeal
IOM reports 282,000 people affected by Colombia's 7.4 quake, launches $30M appeal; 163,000 homes damaged.
Central African Republic shuts gold mine after collapse kills 49
CAR suspends operations at an informal gold mine near Cameroon after a collapse killed at least 49 people, including foreign nationals.
Central African Republic Gold Mine Collapse: Death Toll Climbs Past 100
Rescuers in Central African Republic recover more bodies from a collapsed gold mine near the Cameroon border, with the death toll exceeding 100.
Kyiv Residents Defiant After Overnight Russian Barrage
A Russian overnight strike on Kyiv damages a nine-story block, killing four and injuring nine, as residents vow to rebuild.
Indonesia Earthquake Death Toll Climbs to 73 as Rescue Efforts Continue
Indonesia's 7.7-magnitude earthquake death toll has risen to 73, with 931 injured, as rescue teams deploy helicopters to remote areas.
Colombia Declares Economic Emergency to Fund Earthquake Recovery
Colombia declares economic emergency to fund earthquake recovery after a 7.4-magnitude quake killed 314 people and affected over 262,000.
Bolivia Snow Rescue: Over 360 Stranded Travelers Saved, Including Italians
Bolivian authorities rescued over 360 people, including nearly 60 Italians, after heavy snowfall closed roads in the Andean region.
Colombia's Choco region faces a triple crisis after deadly earthquake
A powerful earthquake has devastated Colombia's Choco region, compounding existing crises of poverty, poor infrastructure, and armed conflict.