Japan 鈥榤egaquake鈥� could kill 298,000 people: govt
A 鈥榤egaquake鈥� and subsequent tsunami could cause as many as 298,000 deaths in Japan and damage costing up to $2 trillion, the government said Monday in a new estimate....
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Myanmar announces week of mourning as hopes fade for quake survivors
Myanmar鈥檚 ruling junta declared a week of national mourning on Monday for the country鈥檚 devastating earthquake, which has killed more than 1,700 people, as hopes faded of finding more survivors in the rubble of ruined buildings....
Myanmar rescuers lose battle to save pregnant trapped woman trapped
Rescuers thought they had saved the life of pregnant Mathu Thu Lwin, but they were unable to resuscitate her after extracting her from the wreckage of an apartment complex...
Global aid effort begins for Myanmar earthquake relief
A powerful earthquake has killed more than 1,600 people in war-torn Myanmar and neighbouring Thailand and caused widespread damage....
Myanmar junta accused of air strike even after earthquake
Myanmar鈥檚 junta has pressed ahead with its campaign of air strikes despite the country鈥檚 devastating earthquake, with a rebel group telling AFP Sunday seven of its fighters were killed in an aerial attack soon after the tremors hit...
Bangladesh hands over first consignment of humanitarian relief to Myanmar
Bangladesh, in solidarity with the people of Myanmar, has promptly responded to the devastating earthquake of 7.7 magnitude that struck northern Myanmar on March 28....
Bangladesh rescue team to fly to Myanmar today: ISPR
A rescue team from the Bangladesh armed forces is set to depart for Myanmar on a special flight on Sunday in response to the devastation caused by the recent earthquake in Myanmar.
Fire service urges precautions against earthquakes
The Fire Service and Civil Defence on Saturday issued an official alert identifying country鈥檚 three regions as the most vulnerable ones to earthquakes and urged all concerned to take proactive measures after destructive quakes hit Myanmar and Thailand on Friday.
Myanmar, Thailand quake death toll rises to 1,654
The death toll from a huge earthquake that hit Myanmar and Thailand passed 1,600 on Saturday, as rescuers dug through the rubble of collapsed buildings in a desperate search for survivors.
Bangladesh citizens in quake-hit Myanmar, Thailand safe: officials
Bangladesh citizens now staying in Thailand and Myanmar have so far remained safe after a massive earthquake struck the two Southeast Asian countries on Friday, killing around 150 people.
Massive quake kills 144 in Myanmar, Thailand
A huge earthquake hit Myanmar and Thailand on Friday, killing nearly 150 people and injuring hundreds, with dozens trapped in collapsed buildings and the death toll expected to rise.
7.7 magnitude earthquake hits central Myanmar: USGS
A strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit central Myanmar on Friday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said, buckling roads in the capital Naypyidaw and with tremors felt in China and Thailand.
Magnitude 6.7 earthquake jolts New Zealand鈥檚 South Island
A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck off New Zealand鈥檚 South Island on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey said...
Quake damages buildings, sparks panic in Italy鈥檚 Naples
A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck the area around Naples overnight, causing one light injury and some structural damage, and triggering panic among several residents, Italian officials said on Thursday.
Moderate earthquake felt in parts of Bangladesh
A moderate earthquake was felt in parts of Bangladesh on Wednesday morning, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department...
Quake hits Santorini island
An earthquake of 5.3 magnitude hit the Greek island of Santorini late Monday, officials said, the strongest yet of the thousands of tremors that have shaken the area, prompting thousands to leave.
Fresh quake barrage hits Greek island Santorini
A fresh series of quakes hit the Greek island of Santorini early on Thursday, part of an unprecedented seismic wave that has baffled scientists and led to a mass exodus of residents.
Thousands leave as fresh tremors shake Santorini
Thousands of people were leaving the Greek island of Santorini by sea and air for a third day Tuesday as an unprecendented series of earthquakes shook the top travel destination.
Earthquake jolts Dhaka and other parts of Bangladesh
An earthquake was felt in Dhaka and various parts of Bangladesh early at 1:23 am on Friday, causing panic among people.
Rescuers search for survivors after earthquake in Tibet
Thousands of rescuers were searching for survivors in freezing conditions on Wednesday after a devastating earthquake in China鈥檚 remote Tibet region killed at least 126 people...
Tremor jolts Dhaka, other parts of Bangladesh
An earthquake was felt in Dhaka and different parts of the country Tuesday morning as the epicentre of the tremor was Xizang province in China, said Bangladesh Meteorological Department.
Quake in China鈥檚 Tibet kills 126
Thousands of rescuers were searching for survivors in freezing conditions Wednesday after a devastating earthquake in China鈥檚 remote Tibet region killed at least 126 people...
5.0 magnitude earthquake hits Dhaka, Sylhet
A moderate category earthquake jolted different parts of the country, including Dhaka and north-east part of Sylhet Friday morning.
Nine killed in Vanuatu quake
Rescue teams dug for survivors trapped in crumpled buildings in the Pacific nation of Vanuatu on Wednesday after a powerful earthquake killed at least nine people, burying some in rubble and landslides...
Prof Yunus seeks more Turkish investment in Bangladesh
Bangladesh interim government鈥檚 chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday sought more Turkish investment in Bangladesh.
Japanese scramble to buy beloved rice as shortages bite
The threat of a 鈥榤egaquake鈥�, a series of typhoons and a week-long national holiday have some Japanese scrambling to buy rice 鈥� the nation鈥檚 cherished staple food 鈥� with the government warning Tuesday against panic buying...
Magnitude 6.1 earthquake shakes Taiwan
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off Taiwan鈥檚 east coast Friday morning, the United States Geological Survey said, with the island鈥檚 government confirming there were no reports of major damage.
Japan PM scraps Central Aisa trip after 鈥榤egaquake鈥� advisory
The prime minister of Japan, Fumio Kishida, on Friday cancelled a trip to Central Asia after earthquake scientists warned the country should prepare for a possible 鈥榤egaquake鈥�.
Earthquake measuring 5 magnitude jolts Dhaka, other parts of Bangladesh
A moderate earthquake jolted parts of Bangladesh including Dhaka on Sunday afternoon....