‘Hero Rats’ join Turkey’s disaster response
Hyacinth Estrada A municipality in southern Turkey has launched an experimental disaster-preparedness programme that blends animal training, technology, and academic…
Earthquake
Multiple earthquakes strike Philippines
Carmela Calling A series of powerful earthquakes struck the Philippines in recent days, causing fatalities and structural damage.
Nations rally to support earthquake-hit Philippines
Hazel Camba Countries around the world are extending aid and support to the Philippines after a 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the…
Malaysia remains at risk of earthquakes, experts warn
Jheruleene Anne Ramos Experts have cautioned that Malaysia remains at risk of experiencing earthquakes of up to magnitude 6, despite being…
Afghanistan reels from deadly magnitude-6.0 earthquake
Wendellyn Mateo Authorities and rescuers in Afghanistan scrambled on Monday to save survivors after a magnitude-6.0 earthquake and succeeding aftershocks…
Philippines turns to homegrown tech for earthquake preparedness
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez As the Philippines continues to grapple with frequent natural disasters, including powerful earthquakes and destructive typhoons, a locally…
Myanmar grapples with earthquake aftermath as civil war rages on
Jacinth Banite Myanmar continues to grapple with the aftermath of a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck its central areas on March…
Global community responds to deadly earthquake in Myanmar
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on March 28 with a tremor so powerful that it caused extensive…