6 injured in Japan as magnitude-7.2 earthquake hits Tohoku region
The epicentre was in the Pacific Ocean off Iwate Prefecture, while the hypocentre was 44 kilometres deep. No tsunami warning was issued.
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Why recent earthquakes near Dhaka should not trigger panic, experts explain
No major fault line has been identified around the capital, though experts warn that regional quakes and vulnerable buildings remain serious risks.
Magnitude 7 quake strikes northeastern Japan
The quake disrupted bullet train services and triggered an emergency response. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said there was no tsunami threat but urged residents to remain…
Super typhoon moves slowly near northern Philippines
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the typhoon was estimated at 410 kilometers east of Aparri, Cagayan, carrying maximum…
El Nino and India’s monsoon question
India's southwest monsoon plays a pivotal role as the country's "economic lifeline," through sustaining agriculture and supporting hydropower generation – while also affecting…
Climate action takes a backseat in Pakistan’s federal budget FY27
Allocations in all climate heads face cuts, except for disaster management, while experts call for transparency in climate spending and structural reforms.
Restoration begins at Nepal’s historic Siddhapokhari
Bhaktapur Municipality has allocated roughly around US$65k to repair 2015 earthquake-damaged embankments and de-silt the landmark pond ahead of the major Indra Jatra festival.
Build stronger and safer: Philippine Daily Inquirer
Quoting the editorial: "An earthquake lasts only a few seconds to a few minutes, but without the necessary preparations and precautions, its impact can be a lifetime."
PM Wong sends condolences to Philippine quake victims, says Singapore ready to help
The 7.8-magnitude earthquake in Mindanao on June 8 is the most powerful to rock the Philippines since 1976 and the strongest globally in 2026, according to data from the United…
More than 6,600 aftershocks recorded a week after earthquake in Philippines’ Mindanao
As of 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, data from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology showed that 6,652 aftershocks had been recorded following the powerful offshore…