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Geopolitics

Scores dead after powerful earthquake strikes western Colombia

The Guardian – World · Europe

Quake of 7.4 magnitude collapses and severely damages buildings in several major cities, including Cali and PereiraColombia earthquake live – latest updatesMor…

General

Watch: Videos capture the moment a 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes Colombia

NBC News – World · US

Watch videos captured from Colombia as a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the country. Casualties have been reported with many still missing amid the collapsed …

Geopolitics

Colombia quake leaves 69 dead, with more trapped under rubble

The Hindu – World · India

The tremor, with an epicenter 100 km deep in the San Jose del Palmar municipality, killed at least 40 people in the Risaralda region; Twenty-seven people were …

Geopolitics

Colombia earthquake live: Magnitude 7.4 quake strikes near Bogota; 111 dead

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Officials say at least 111 people have been killed in the quake, with some still trapped under rubble.

Geopolitics

Photos: 7.4-magnitude earthquake rocks western Colombia

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

A powerful earthquake kills more than 69 people and topples buildings across western Colombia.

Geopolitics

Earthquake with 7.4 magnitude hits Colombia, killing at least 69

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Emergency teams are still assessing the impact of the quake that was felt across the region.

Geopolitics

At least 111 dead in Colombia after magnitude 7.4 earthquake

South China Morning Post – World · China

A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, injuring 87 and damaging hundreds of buildings, President A…

Geopolitics

Large earthquake hits western Colombia causing damage

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A powerful earthquake, initially measured at magnitude 7.4, has struck Colombia. Tremors were also felt in neighboring Ecuador, as well as in Panama and Venezu…

General

Dozens killed after powerful earthquake strikes Colombia and Ecuador

NBC News – World · US

The USGS reported a 7.4-magnitude, deep earthquake with the epicenter in San José del Palmar, about 250 miles west of the capital, Bogotá.

Geopolitics

7.4 magnitude earthquake shakes Colombia, causes injuries and significant damage

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team of seasoned journalists and writers covers global events with dedication. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timeliness in reporting…

Geopolitics

Flight cancellations, evacuations as China braces for Typhoon Dolphin

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Over 1,600 flights cancelled as Typhoon Dolphin approaches China's eastern coast, with winds reaching 162km/h overnight.

Geopolitics

4.3-magnitude earthquake jolts Nashik; tremors cause cracks in houses

Times of India – World · India

Over the weekend, Nashik district experienced a mild earthquake along with aftershocks. Fortunately, district officials confirmed there were no casualties reco…

Geopolitics

Typhoon Dolphin batters Japan's Okinawa before bearing down on China

BBC News – World · Europe

The storm has cut power to at least 44,000 buildings and injured five people on the Japanese island.

Geopolitics

Typhoon Dolphin causes flight chaos in China, with Shanghai set to enter danger zone

South China Morning Post – World · China

Flights serving eastern China were disrupted on Saturday as Typhoon Dolphin approached the coast, with some services cancelled and airlines offering flexible r…

Geopolitics

China plans to increase mine output in world’s largest rare earth deposit by 50%

South China Morning Post – World · China

China plans to expand production capacity of a mine in Bayan Obo in its Inner Mongolia region with an investment of over half a billion yuan (US$74 million). T…

Geopolitics

Video Captures Chaos as Earthquake Strikes Japan Hospital Mid-Surgery

The New York Times – World · US

Footage shows doctors in Japan clinging to an operating table to protect a patient from the violent tremor. The surgery was completed successfully.

Geopolitics

Earthquake strikes as doctors perform surgery

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

A viral video shows medical staff protecting a patient as an earthquake struck Japan during surgery.

Geopolitics

Moment earthquake shakes hospital operating room in Japan

BBC News – World · Europe

Security camera footage shows doctors shielding a patient on the operating table as last month's magnitude 6.8 quake shook Kumamoto General Hospital.

Geopolitics

How Japan Minimized Deaths from a Major Earthquake

The New York Times – World · US

After deadly tremors a decade ago, Kumamoto built earthquake-resistant buildings and even trained locals in search and rescue.

Geopolitics

'Waves without quake': Mystery well in Gujarat baffles locals

Times of India – World · India

In a remote village in Morbi district, Gujarat, an 18-foot-deep well has captivated locals with its swirling waves and ripples that have persisted for five day…

Geopolitics

Guatemala on volcano alert after Fuego erupts

South China Morning Post – World · China

Guatemala remained on alert Tuesday after evacuating villages during an eruption of the Fuego volcano, one of Central America’s most active. About 1,700 people…

Geopolitics

Guatemala volcano eruption prompts evacuation of hundreds of people

The Guardian – World · Europe

Eruption of the Fuego volcano sends lava and ash nearly four miles into the sky as country declares second-highest alertHundreds of people living on the slopes…

Geopolitics

Guatemala: Towns evacuated as Fuego volcano erupts

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The country's disaster energy issued in second-highest warning level and urged residents to seek shelter. Onlookers have also been warned to stop climbing a ne…

Geopolitics

Watch: Guatemala on high alert as Fuego volcano erupts near capital

Times of India – World · India

- Guatemalan authorities issued a nationwide orange alert due to volcanic activity. - The eruption involves Central America’s most active volcano. - Pyrocl…

Geopolitics

Guatemala volcano eruption sends lava spewing into the air

BBC News – World · Europe

The Fuego stratovolcano is one of the most active in Central America and popular with hikers.

Geopolitics

Venezuela earthquake death toll crosses 6,000

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The updated death toll comes weeks after the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes hit on June 24, causing massive damage to people and property.

Geopolitics

5.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Egypt

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The quake occurred at 3 a.m. local time about 22 miles north ⁠of the Egyptian city of Suez, the US Geological Survey said.

Geopolitics

Earthquake of magnitude 5.4 strikes Egypt

The Hindu – World · India

The Egyptian Red ​Crescent said ‌it activated its emergency response plan in the governorates where ‌the quake was ​felt, but that it had so ⁠far received no r…

Geopolitics

La Guaira Is Unrecognizable After Venezuela’s Deadly Earthquakes

The New York Times – World · US

More than a month after the earthquakes, the coastal region of La Guaira — once Venezuela’s main gateway — is completely unrecognizable.

Geopolitics

Japan earthquake aftermath: Woman dies of heat stroke in parked car; toll rises to 36

Times of India – World · India

An elderly woman died from heat stroke while sheltering in her car after a massive earthquake. Authorities are warning of growing heat-related risks for evacue…

Geopolitics

Record-breaking climber Nirmal Purja among those killed in avalanche

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

14 Peaks star Nirmal Purja has died in an avalanche while leading 10 climbers up Broad Peak mountain in Pakistan.

Geopolitics

Famed climber Nirmal Purja among 10 killed in avalanche

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A major search was launched after an avalanche struck the expedition high on Pakistan's Broad Peak. The confirmation ended hopes of a rescue and marked the los…

Geopolitics

Dozens injured as earthquake hits near Naples in seismic swarm

The Guardian – World · Europe

At least five taken to hospital and about 300 evacuated in strongest quake to hit southern Italian region in 40 yearsAt least 26 people have been injured after…

Geopolitics

Japan ends rescue at quake-hit shopping centre after explosion kills 7

South China Morning Post – World · China

Japan’s Kumamoto prefectural government said on Saturday it has ended rescue operations at an Aeon shopping centre where seven workers died in an explosion sho…

Geopolitics

Japan’s Rescuers Battle Cruel Heat After Major Earthquake

The New York Times – World · US

Kumamoto faces a “double disaster,” as rescuers work in 100 degree heat, and shelters with limited air-conditioning put displaced people at risk for heatstroke.

Geopolitics

World-renowned climber Nirmal Purja among 11 struck by avalanche on Pakistan mountain

The Guardian – World · Europe

Rescuers say four bodies found in search for team caught in Broad Peak avalanche, after trackers showed rapid descentThe world-renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirm…

Startups

Satlabs is building relay satellites to shorten the waiting period for Earth observation data

Your Story · India

The Bengaluru-based company is developing a constellation of low-cost relay satellites that pass data between imaging satellites and users without waiting for …

Geopolitics

Death toll from Japan earthquake climbs to 34

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The magnitude 7.1 quake has killed 34 people and left six more seriously injured.

Geopolitics

Dashcam captures tornado toppling power lines onto car

BBC News – World · Europe

Video obtained by the BBC provides a firsthand look at the powerful storm system that ripped through parts of eastern Wisconsin on 27 July.

Geopolitics

Japan’s earthquakes: Maps and graphics

The Hindu – World · India

A magnitude-6.8 earthquake struck in Japan near Kumamoto in Japan on July 28, one of the more powerful earthquakes this year recorded in the region. Here are g…

Geopolitics

Japanese mall is rebuilt to withstand earthquakes. Then it collapses again

South China Morning Post – World · China

Japan’s Aeon Mall Kumamoto was rebuilt to withstand earthquakes after it was damaged in strong quakes in April 2016. Its June reopening was meant to be a fresh…

Geopolitics

Japan Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 34

The New York Times – World · US

Rescue crews were working to find people who might still be trapped in a collapsed shopping mall, as the region faced sweltering heat.

Geopolitics

Death toll in Japan earthquake rises to 30 as aftershock and heat hamper rescue efforts

The Guardian – World · Europe

Soldiers and emergency teams search badly damaged shopping centre, paper mill and homes for survivorsThe death toll from the powerful earthquake that hit Japan…

Geopolitics

Japan quake toll hits 28 as survivors struggle in heat

The Hindu – World · India

The government issued the new tally as Kumamoto officials said they have now extracted four bodies from the mass of rubble, steel and wires of the Aeon shoppin…

Geopolitics

‘Like volcanic ash falling’: Inside Aeon mall after Japan’s earthquake

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Japanese PM Takaichi says 'race against time' to rescue those trapped in the mall and others affected by the quake.

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