Sundance Film Festival to proceed amid Los Angeles wildfires Utah, January 14: The Sundance Film Festival is set to proceed as scheduled in Park City, Utah, starting on January 23 amid the wildfires across Los Angeles....
US: Harris urges 'fellow Californians' to follow guidance from local officials, stay safe Washington, DC, January 14: United States Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday urged caution to the communities in Southern California, who experienced horrific loss due to wildfires, "to follow gu...
Hearts ache: US President Biden as California wildfires claim 24 lives Washington DC, January 14: US President Joe Biden on Monday (local time) expressed his deep condolences following the loss of 24 lives in the raging wildfires that had wreaked havoc in southern Califo...
Los Angeles wildfires: 25 dead, 92,000 people under evacuation Los Angeles, Jan 14: About 92,000 people remain under mandatory evacuation orders and 25 dead due to the Los Angeles wildfires in the western US, and another 89,000 are under evacuation warnings, Los ...
5.2 magnitude earthquake jolts Tibet Tibet, January 13: Days after devastating earthquake killed over 120 people in Tibet, another earthquake of magnitude 5.2 jolted the autonomous region on Monday....
Tsunami advisory issued after 6.9-magnitude quake strikes Japan Tokyo, Jan 13: Japan on Monday evening warned of a possible tsunami following an earthquake of around 6.9 magnitude, that struck the southwestern region of the country....
6.5 magnitude earthquake jolts Japan Tokyo, January 13: An earthquake of magnitude 6.5 on Richter Scale jolted Japan on Monday, National Center for Seismology reported....
It's beyond heartbreaking: Miley Cyrus on LA wildfire, recalls devastating incident of 2018 Washington, January 13: Miley Cyrus recalled the horrifying fire that destroyed her home six years ago. Amid the deadly wildfires in Los Angeles, she shared a post on her social media handle showing a...
At least 10 dead in Brazil landslides Brasilia, January 13: Landslides caused by torrential rains in southeast Brazil have left at least 10 people dead, rescue services in Minas Gerais state said on Sunday....
Aarti performed in Prayagraj to offer prayers for peace of souls who lost lives in Tibet, Nepal earthquakes Prayagraj, January 13: An aarti was performed at the Sangam in Prayagraj to offer prayers for the peace of the souls who lost their lives in the devastating earthquakes that struck Tibet and Nepal on ...
US President-elect Trump slams officials handling LA wildfires, calls them incompetent Washington DC, January 13: US President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday slammed the officials responsible for handling raging wildfires in Los Angeles, calling them "incompetent."...
California wildfires claim 16 lives; Donald Trump calls it One of the worst catastrophes in US history California, January 12: US President-elect Donald Trump expressed anger as the southern Californian fires continued to rage on. Calling it "one of the worst catastrophes" in the history of the US, he ...
I'm heartbroken: Preity Zinta expresses concern over LA wildfires Mumbai, January 12: Bollywood actress Preity Zinta expressed her heartbreak over the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. She also assured fans that her family in LA is safe "as of now'....
US President Joe Biden approves major disaster declaration for South Carolina, native village of Kwigillingok Washington DC, January 12: US President Joe Biden approved a major disaster declaration for South Carolina and the native Village of Kwigillingok on Saturday....
16 dead in Los Angeles wildfires, officails warn of worsening conditions Los Angeles, Jan 12: At least 16 have been confirmed dead and over 12,000 structures have been damaged and destroyed in the raging Los Angeles wildfires that started last week....
Iran says ready to provide rescue aid to US amid wildfires Tehran, Jan 12: The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) expressed its readiness to send specialised rapid reaction teams, rescue equipment, and trained personnel to the United States in response to th...
Australia commits additional support for Vanuatu earthquake recovery Canberra, Jan 11: The Australian government has committed additional humanitarian assistance for Vanuatu following December's deadly earthquake....
US: California Governor Newsom invites Trump to survey wildfire damage California, January 11: After US President-elect Donald Trump blamed him for the Los Angeles wildfires, California Governor Gavin Newsom invited the incoming president to visit the destruction site an...
Dua Lipa evacuates LA amid wildfires; calls situation scary and devastating Los Angeles, January 10: British singer Dua Lipa was among the thousands forced to evacuate Los Angeles due to the raging wildfires that have devastated Southern California....
Himachal signs pact to minimise disaster risk Chandigarh, Jan 10: The state government on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the French Development Agency (AFD) to implement the Himachal Pradesh-Disaster Risk Reduction and Pre...
Heavy rains kill five in South Africa's Limpopo Province Johannesburg, Jan 10: Five people have died as a result of heavy rains in South Africa's Limpopo Province, with extensive damage to infrastructure, according to the local government....
1,211 aftershocks detected after 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal-Tibet border region Lhasa, Jan 9: A total of 1,211 aftershocks had been detected as of 3 pm Thursday after after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake jolted the Nepal-Tibet border region earlier this week, local authorities said....
Mandy Moore's house destroyed by LA wildfires Los Angeles, January 9: Hollywood celebrity Mandy Moore has faced a devastating loss amid the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires....
Death toll rises to five in California wildfires California, January 9: The death toll has risen to five following devastating wildfires that swept through Southern California, fuelled by dry and windy conditions, according to a report by The New Yo...
Tibetans in exile offer special prayers for victims of Tibet earthquake Dharamshala, January 9: Following a recent earthquake in Tibet, hundreds of Tibetans in exile gathered to mourn and offer special prayers for the whole night for the victims of the earthquake....
It is very difficult to confirm any of the news that is coming from Tibet: Tibetan leader on earthquake Dharamshala, January 9: Sikyong Penpa Tsering, a Tibetan politician based in India, said that the international media is not allowed to cover the earthquake that struck Tibet, where 126 casualties hav...
Dharamshala: Tibetans in-exile hold candlelight vigil to express solidarity with victims of Tibet's earthquake Dharamshala, January 9: Hundreds of Tibetans-in-exile gathered in Dharamshala to participate in a candlelight vigil and express solidarity with the victims of the earthquake that struck Tibet on Janua...
Indonesia to tighten housing construction standards to mitigate earthquake risks Jakarta, Jan 8: The Indonesian government is planning to tighten housing construction standards nationwide in an effort to reduce the severe consequences of potential megathrust earthquakes, said a se...
646 aftershocks detected after 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal-Tibet border region Lhasa, Jan 8: A total of 646 aftershocks have been detected as of Wednesday noon after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake jolted the Nepal-Tibet border region, the regional government said....
Nepal-Tibet earthquake: 126 killed, several houses collapsed New Delhi, Jan 8: At least 126 people were killed, 188 were injured and over 1000 houses collapsed after a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Nepal-Tibet border region, according to media re...
Dalai Lama expresses sorrow over earthquake in Tibet Bylakuppe, January 7: Dalai Lama has conveyed deep sorrow over the devastating earthquake that struck Dingri County in Tibet on Tuesday morning. In an official statement from Bylakuppe, he expressed h...
India expresses condolences on loss of life caused by earthquake in Tibet New Delhi, January 7: Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal on Tuesday said that the government and people of India express condolences on the loss of lives and property ca...
I offer my prayers: Dalai Lama over loss of life, injuries in Tibet quake Dharamsala, Jan 7: Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Tuesday expressed sadness over the devastating earthquake that struck Tibet and surrounding regions, causing the tragic loss of many lives...
Nepal-Tibet earthquake claims 95 lives, 130 injured New Delhi, Jan 7: At least 95 people were killed and 130 injured after a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Nepal-Tibet border region on Tuesday morning, according to media reports....
Nepal-Tibet earthquake: Death toll reaches 53 New Delhi, Jan 7: At least 53 people were killed and 62 injured after a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Nepal-Tibet border region on Tuesday morning, according to media reports....
32 dead as 7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Nepal-Tibet border New Delhi, Jn 7: At least 32 people lost their lives, and 38 were injured after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Nepal-Tibet border on Tuesday, according to some media reports....
Ethiopian govt launches evacuation as recurring earthquakes strikes eastern parts of country Addis Ababa, Jan 6: The Ethiopian government said that it is coordinating evacuations in response to successive and recurring earthquakes wreaking havoc around eastern parts of the country....
TN govt declares Cyclone Fengal as severe natural disaster Chennai, Jan 4: The Tamil Nadu government has officially declared Cyclone Fengal a severe natural disaster....
US President Biden approves Disaster Declaration for Oregon, Missouri Washington DC, January 2: US President Joe Biden approved Missouri and Oregon's Major Disaster Declaration on Wednesday. ...