Geopolitics
At least five killed as magnitude 7.7 quake hits Indonesia
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The death toll is expected to climb further as emergency teams continue search and rescue efforts.
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Powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake causes intense shaking near Indonesia
NBC News – World · US
A magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck off Indonesia’s coast around 5 a.m. local time at a depth of about 6 miles, causing significant damage but not generating a m…
Geopolitics
World News Updates: 6.4-magnitude earthquake strikes Northern Sumatra, Indonesia
Indian Express – World · India
- **Earthquake hits Northern Sumatra**: A 6.4-magnitude quake struck at 158 km depth, per GFZ, causing no immediate reported casualties. - **Israeli drone at…
Geopolitics
Families angered by slow search for loved ones after Colombia quake
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Families are demanding answers over loved ones buried under rubble in Cali, Colombia after Monday’s 7.4 magnitude quake.
Geopolitics
Indonesia: Strong earthquake hits off coast of Flores island
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
At least five people have died and several buildings were damaged after the powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake, which was followed by dozens of aftershocks. A t…
Geopolitics
Strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia, killing at least five
The Guardian – World · Europe
Shallow quake hit Indonesia’s Flores region early on Saturday, prompting thousands to seek higher groundA powerful 7.7-magnitude quake struck eastern Indonesia…
Geopolitics
Strong 7.7-magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia: USGS
The Hindu – World · India
Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) warned of the possibility of tsunami waves being generated by the earthquake
Geopolitics
Indonesia earthquake: 20 people dead and tsunami warning issued after 7.7 magnitude quake
Indian Express – World · India
- **Magnitude 7.7 earthquake** struck off Flores Island, killing 20 and injuring one; tsunami warning issued due to shallow depth (10km) and proximity to coast…
General
Magnitude-7.7 quake hits off coast of Indonesia, killing at least 5
NBC News – World · US
A magnitude-7.7 earthquake hit off the coast of Indonesia in the eastern Flores region, the United States Geological Survey reported on Friday.
Geopolitics
7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes off Indonesia coast
Times of India – World · India
- A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia's Flores region early Saturday. - Tsunami warning issued for parts of East Nusa Tengga. - The quake occur…
Geopolitics
China, Brazil to launch 24/7 disaster early warning satellite for South America
South China Morning Post – World · China
After almost four decades of international cooperation in space affairs, Brazil and China have unveiled details of a new project to launch a powerful meteorolo…
Geopolitics
Teens who fled Venezuela after deadly quakes caught in another disaster in Colombia
BBC News – World · Europe
Deivi Delfín and his brother moved to Colombia after a quake in Venezuela killed their mother, but were caught in another deadly disaster.
Geopolitics
Early-Onset El Niño
The New York Times – World · US
The global weather disrupter appears to be taking a toll, and its peak could still be months away.
Geopolitics
Topos Azteca, a Mexican Volunteer Rescue Group, Helps With Rescue Efforts After Colombia Earthquake
The New York Times – World · US
Topos Azteca, a Mexican volunteer rescue group that works worldwide and helped after the Sept. 11 attacks, arrived in Colombia after searching for survivors in…
Geopolitics
Hundreds of Flights Canceled in Sicily as Mount Etna Erupts
The New York Times – World · US
Etna erupts often, but it usually doesn’t release this much ash, an expert said. Tens of thousands of travelers’ plans have been disrupted in the past week.
Geopolitics
Colombian woman pulled alive from rubble as earthquake death toll tops 200
South China Morning Post – World · China
Colombian rescuers pulled a 32-year-old woman alive from the rubble of a collapsed building on Tuesday, sparking cheers and applause as exhausted crews raced t…
Geopolitics
A Rescue Effort After Colombia’s Earthquake
The New York Times – World · US
Our reporter Genevieve Glatsky, who is based in Colombia, witnesses the rescue of a buried earthquake survivor in the city of Cali.
Geopolitics
On the ground in Cali, Colombia’s worst-hit city after the quake
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Reporting from the rubble of an apartment building, Al Jazeera’s Latin America Editor Lucia Newman describes the scene.
Geopolitics
Searching for Survivors After Colombia’s Earthquake
The New York Times – World · US
Our Colombia-based reporter Genevieve Glatsky witnesses the search for survivors after a five-story apartment building in the city of Cali collapsed in an eart…
General
Desperate search for survivors after deadly Colombia earthquake
NBC News – World · US
Rescue teams in Colombia are digging through debris searching for those still alive after a powerful earthquake struck the country. More than 200 people have d…
Geopolitics
Colombia scrambles to find survivors after deadly earthquake
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
At least 254 deaths have been reported so far, as rescue workers continue to sift through collapsed buildings.
Geopolitics
Colombia earthquake death toll tops 200 as rescuers race to find survivors
The Hindu – World · India
In the hardest-hit cities, rescuers worked through the night with cranes, excavators and, at times, their bare hands, cutting through twisted steel and passin…
General
At least 169 people dead in Colombia after earthquake as search for survivors continues
NBC News – World · US
More than 160 people have been killed after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit Colombia. Rescue teams continue to search beneath the rubble for survivors. Andres B…
Geopolitics
After Deadly Earthquake in Colombia, a Late-Night Hunt for Survivors
The New York Times – World · US
“We heard them screaming,” said one rescuer in Cali, where rescuers face a race against time to find the living.
Geopolitics
What We Know About the Earthquake in Colombia
The New York Times – World · US
The 7.4-magnitude quake, which killed more than 100 people and damaged hundreds of buildings, was the strongest recorded in Colombia in a decade.
Geopolitics
Colombia earthquake: Rescuers race to find thousands missing
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Thousands remain unaccounted for, with many buried under rubble and rescuers yet to reach more isolated communities. The true scale of the destruction is emerg…
Geopolitics
Late snow blankets parts of southern Africa as winter nears its end
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Late-season snow hits South Africa and Lesotho as the Northern Hemisphere swelters in heat and wildfires.
Geopolitics
Latin America’s 10 deadliest earthquakes
The Hindu – World · India
From Haiti to Colombia, a look at Latin America’s deadliest earthquakes and the devastation they caused.
Geopolitics
Watch: Family escapes home during Colombia earthquake
BBC News – World · Europe
At least 169 people are dead and a state of emergency has been declared after Colombia was hit by one of its largest earthquakes in years.
Geopolitics
Colombia quake kills over 100 as rescue teams race to find missing | In pictures
The Hindu – World · India
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake damaged hundreds of buildings and left many trapped under debris while their loved ones and rescue workers searched through…
Geopolitics
Massive Colombia earthquake triggers frantic search for missing as death toll tops 100
The Hindu – World · India
The 7.4 magnitude earthquake rattled Cali, Quibdo, Pereira and numerous other cities and towns in west Colombia, killing at least 111 people and damaging hundr…
Geopolitics
Family watches helplessly as Colombia quake destroys home
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
A family documents the moment a magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits, and destroys their home.
Geopolitics
At least 132 killed in Colombia's largest earthquake in years
BBC News – World · Europe
More than 480 people were injured in the quakes, with more feared trapped under collapsed buildings.
Geopolitics
Soldiers take cover as Colombia quake flattens military barracks
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Video shows soldiers running from buildings at a military base in Cali as a magnitude 7.4 earthquake
Geopolitics
Major Quake Hits Colombia, Killing at Least 111
The New York Times – World · US
Rescue crews and regular people searched for survivors, and the death toll was likely to rise. More than 1,500 homes were damaged, the president said.
General
Deadly earthquake hits Colombia
NBC News – World · US
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake wreaked havoc in Colombia early this morning. Homes and buildings were reduced to rubble as people ran for safety. Tonight …
Geopolitics
Here Is Where Colombia’s Quake Hit Hardest
The New York Times – World · US
A line of cities near the epicenter sustained major damage, images show. The Colombian capital appeared largely spared.
Geopolitics
Moment of terror as powerful earthquake shakes airport in Colombia
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Video from Pereira airport in Colombia shows violent shaking during a magnitude 7.4 earthquake
Geopolitics
Colombia’s Espriella to lead emergency efforts following Bogota earthquake
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Colombia’s newly inaugurated president announced to lead emergency rescue efforts in Bogota’s earthquake-struck areas.
Geopolitics
Colombia Quake Chases Teenage Venezuelan Brothers From Their New Home
The New York Times – World · US
A pair of brothers who lost their mother and other family members in Venezuela and were profiled by The New York Times have now survived deadly quakes in two c…
Geopolitics
Live Updates: Powerful 7.4 Earthquake Strikes Colombia, Killing More Than 100
The New York Times – World · US
The quake shook major cities, including Bogotá, Cali and Medellín. At least 111 people have died, the president said, and the death toll appeared likely to ris…
Geopolitics
Images Emerge From Quake-Battered Colombia
The New York Times – World · US
The most powerful temblor in a decade struck in a Pacific Coast region, killing over 100 people.
Geopolitics
More than 100 dead and buildings collapsed after 7.4-magnitude earthquake shakes Colombia – latest news
The Guardian – World · Europe
More than a dozen buildings collapsed in aftermath of earthquake, which has also prompted evacuationsPeople remain trapped in Cali, one of Colombia’s largest c…
Geopolitics
111 dead after Colombia quakes leave trail of destruction
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
At least 111 people are dead after a destructive 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia.
General
Death toll in earthquake surpasses 100, Colombian president says
NBC News – World · US
Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella said the death toll rose to 111 in the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that hit the country about 250 miles west of its c…
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