Earthquake
- Middle East
Turkey’s post-quake constructions face labour shortage challenge
Ankara: After the massive February 6 earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria killing 59,259 people and damaging millions of buildings, the government in Ankara is building tens of thousands of housing and…
- World
Powerful earthquake jolts Indonesia, tsunami alert issued
Jakarta: A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia’s western province of West Sumatra early Tuesday and was potential of triggering a tsunami, the meteorology, climatology and geophysics agency said. The earthquake happened at 03:00…
- World
7.0 magnitude quake hits Indonesia
Jakarta: An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 jolted 96 km north of Tuban, Indonesia at on Friday, the US Geological Survey said. The epicenter of the quake that hit the region…
- Hyderabad
Relief collected in Hyderabad for Syria earthquake victims await nod amid war
Hyderabad: The relief material collected by Indian citizens for the victims of the earthquake in the Kingdom of Syria has not reached the country as a result of international sanctions imposed on…
- Middle East
Turkey expects thriving tourism season despite earthquake
Ankara: Turkey’s Mediterranean coast is expected to see a large number of tourists flowing in this summer despite the devastating earthquakes in February, industry professionals have said. As temperatures rise, “Turkish Riviera”,…
- Middle East
Land sales in Istanbul area on rise after February earthquake
Istanbul: Turkey has seen a booming real estate market since the massive February 6 earthquakes, which was pushed by a souring demand for so-called earthquake-resistant new homes in major cities in western…
- India
4.6 magnitude earthquake hits Andaman and Nicobar island
Andaman and Nicobar: An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 on the Ritcher scale occurred 140 km ENE of Portblair, Andaman and Nicobar island on Tuesday, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS).…
- World
6.4-magnitude quake jolts Indonesia
Jakarta: An earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale struck off Indonesia’s western province of North Sumatra, leaving no damage or casualties, according to a local official. The jolts of the quake…
- Middle East
In Turkey, women are feeling the worst aftershocks of the earthquake
By Willow Kreutzer, University of Iowa and Stephen Bagwell, University of Missouri-St. LouisColumbia When natural disasters strike, women and girls tend to experience disproportionate challenges and heightened risks. They are much more…
- World
Afghanistan: Earthquake of 4.3 magnitude jolts Kabul
Kabul: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 struck 85 kilometres East of Kabul in Afghanistan on Wednesday, according to National Center (NCS) for Seismology. Taking to its official Twitter handle, the NCS stated…
- Delhi
Over half of buildings in Delhi built in unplanned manner: LG Saxena
New Delhi: More than half of the buildings in Delhi have been built in an unplanned manner exposing the city to the threat of disasters like earthquake, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena…
- Middle East
Iran: 239 wounded in 5.6-magnitude quake
Tehran: The number of the injured people in the 5.6-magnitude earthquake that rocked northwestern Iran two days back reached 239, state media reported. The quake, which occurred near Khoy County in the…
- Middle East
UN says 937 quake-aid trucks cross from Turkey to Syria
United Nations: The UN and partners continue to ramp up relief deliveries to earthquake-ravaged regions in Turkey and Syria. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said 937 trucks…
- Delhi
2.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Delhi
New Delhi: A 2.7 magnitude earthquake struck the national capital on Wednesday, the National Centre for Seismology said. The quake occurred at 4:42 pm. The epicentre was in west Delhi and the…
- Pakistan
Five dead in Afghanistan, Pakistan after powerful quake
Kabul: Five people died in Afghanistan and Pakistan following a powerful earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale, which was also felt across north India. According to the US Geological Survey, Tuesday…
