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Powerful 7.5-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan: Homes and Offices Shake Violently in Dramatic Footage
Dec 09, 2025 05:22 pm CST
A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake hit northeastern Japan on December 8, injuring 30 people and forcing 90,000 evacuations. Videos captured the violent shaking in homes and offices across affected regions, with tsunami warnings initially issued but later lifted. Japan's location on the Pacific "Ring of Fire" makes it highly susceptible to seismic activity, experiencing approximately 20% of global earthquakes measuring 6.0 or higher.
Sri Lanka Declares State of Emergency as Cyclone Ditwah Death Toll Reaches 132 with 176 Missing
Nov 29, 2025 09:38 pm CST
Sri Lanka has declared a national emergency following devastating floods and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah, with 132 confirmed deaths and 176 people missing. The catastrophe has destroyed over 15,000 homes and displaced 78,000 residents into temporary shelters. With one-third of the country lacking electricity and clean water, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has invoked emergency powers and appealed for international assistance as rescue operations continue amid widespread infrastructure damage.
Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Safety Crisis: Emergency Generators Running Beyond Design Capacity Amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Oct 02, 2025 12:10 am CST
Europe's largest nuclear facility, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Russian-occupied Ukraine, faces critical safety concerns as it operates on emergency diesel generators for over a week following external power loss. IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi warns the situation is unsustainable for nuclear safety, while President Zelensky emphasizes the generators were never designed for such prolonged use, raising international alarm about potential nuclear risks amid the ongoing conflict.
In Rain-Hit Kolkata, Life Far From Normalcy, Days Before Durga Puja
Sep 24, 2025 11:55 am CST
Life in Kolkata remains out of gear even 24 hours after heavy overnight rain left the city waterlogged ahead of the Durga Puja extravaganza. At least 10 people have died in rain-related incidents, while the City of Joy braces for more showers.