Syria has deployed its first international search and rescue mission to Venezuela to assist victims of the devastating earthquakes that struck earlier this week. The landmark operation marks the first time Syrian rescue personnel have participated in a disaster response mission outside their own country, reflecting a new chapter in the country’s humanitarian efforts. The […]
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Pakistan sends 200 tons of aid to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka
Pakistan has dispatched an additional 200 tons of humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka, following the devastating impact of Cyclone Ditwah. The relief shipment includes tents, blankets, quilts, mosquito nets, camping lamps, mats, life jackets, inflatable boats, medicines, and more. The consignment is expected to arrive in Sri Lanka on December 13, 2025, to assist with […]
Deadly floods hit Southeast Asia, toll tops 1,500
TUKKA/BANGKOK/ANGODA: Officials in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Malaysia are struggling to reach survivors of catastrophic floods, as the disaster’s death toll across the region surpassed 1,500. Monsoon rains, amplified by tropical storm systems, have caused widespread flooding, landslides, and destruction, leaving thousands displaced and isolated. Read More: Asia floods leave devastation, rising death toll tops 1,200 […]
Sri Lanka cyclone toll rises to 355, hundreds missing
COLOMBO – Rescuers in Sri Lanka are working around the clock to deliver aid and clear roads after Cyclone Ditwah swept across the island, leaving 355 dead and 366 missing. The cyclone brought heavy rains and strong winds, triggering floods and landslides in the central hilly region, affecting more than half a million people. Read […]
Rapid floods overwhelm Sri Lanka’s capital
KOLONNAWA, Sri Lanka – Heavy rains and surging waters from the Kelani River have left residents of Sri Lanka’s northern capital stunned, as rapid floods inundated homes and disrupted lives. The floods followed Cyclone Ditwah, which had already moved on, catching many off guard despite repeated warnings from authorities. Read More: Pakistan navy sends lifesaving […]
Vietnam floods leave 55 dead, 13 missing amid relentless rain
HANOI: Rescuers in Vietnam continued searching for 13 people missing after a week of heavy flooding that has killed at least 55, authorities said on Saturday. Torrential rain since late October has battered south-central provinces, inundating popular tourist destinations and triggering deadly landslides. Coastal city Nha Trang saw entire city blocks submerged, while highland areas […]
Hurricane leaves causes massive destruction in Jamaica and Haiti
PORT-AU-PRINCE/KINGSTON/HAVANA – The death toll from Hurricane Melissa rose to 49 on Thursday after the Category 5 storm tore through the northern Caribbean, devastating Jamaica and Haiti before moving toward Bermuda. The storm, one of the strongest on record in the Atlantic, caused widespread flooding, power outages, and infrastructure damage across multiple nations. Haitian authorities […]