A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck China’s southern Guangxi region early Monday, killing two people, damaging buildings, and triggering mass evacuations, state media reported. 🇨🇳 A 5.2 earthquake hits Liuzhou, China, and multiple buildings collapsed. Search and rescue teams are racing to find missing people right now. Source: @AZ_Intel_ pic.twitter.com/RCkgfjeIJZ — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) May 17, 2026 […]
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Factory fire in Rawat brought under control after hours
RAWALPINDI: A major fire that erupted at a factory in the Rawat Industrial Area near Rawalpindi was brought under control after more than 16 hours of continuous firefighting, while cooling operations are currently underway, rescue officials said on Tuesday. Read More: Fire engulfs textile factory in Rawat Industrial Estate According to rescue authorities, the blaze broke out at […]
Explosion reported at Islamabad Imambargah, casualties feared
ISLAMABAD: Multiple casualties were feared after an explosion at Terlai Imambargah in the Shehzad Town area of Islamabad on Friday. According to initial reports, the blast occurred inside the Imambargah, prompting police and rescue teams to rush to the scene immediately. Rescue 1122 and other emergency services have begun rescue operations, working to evacuate the […]
Gul Plaza fire death toll climbs to 30
The death toll from the Gul Plaza fire in Karachi has risen to 30, officials confirmed Wednesday. Rescue teams continue searching the rubble under smoke and intense heat, with over 80 people still missing. Authorities warned that the number of casualties could rise further as DNA testing continues. Rescue workers are searching the second, third […]
Gul plaza fire toll rises to 26 in Karachi
The death toll from the Gul Plaza fire in Karachi has risen to 26, while 73 people remain missing. Authorities continue search operations to locate those unaccounted for. The blaze erupted late Saturday night and spread rapidly through multiple floors of the shopping plaza. The Sindh government’s help desk reported that three additional people were […]
16 injured in fire on coal truck and oil tanker in Zhob
ZHOB: At least 16 people were injured on Thursday when a fire broke out in a coal-laden truck and an oil tanker parked along the National Highway in Zhob. The blaze erupted suddenly, spreading quickly and affecting firefighters, drivers, and police personnel present at the scene. Read More: US seizes Venezuelan tanker, plans more oil interceptions Rescue authorities […]
Sri Lanka floods death toll rises to 334 as Cyclone Ditwah wreaks havoc
COLOMBO: The death toll from floods and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka has risen sharply to 334, with nearly 400 people still missing, authorities said on Sunday. The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) described it as the worst natural disaster to hit the island in two decades, affecting over 1.3 million people nationwide. […]
Cyclone Ditwah kills 46 in Sri Lanka, dozens missing
COLOMBO: Cyclone Ditwah swept across Sri Lanka on Friday, leaving 46 people dead and 23 others missing, as torrential rains and landslides wreaked havoc across the island, officials said. Read More: $603 Million in losses as cyclone Montha slams India The eastern and central regions were hit hardest, with over 300 mm (11.8 inches) of rain recorded […]
Magnitude 5.7 earthquake kills 5 in Bangladesh
DHAKA, Bangladesh: At least five people, including a child, were killed and around 100 injured after a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Bangladesh on Friday, authorities said. The tremors damaged buildings across multiple areas, including the densely populated capital Dhaka. Read More: Earthquake tremors felt in Gwadar, Turbat Muhammad Yunus, head of Bangladesh’s interim government, said […]
Indonesia landslides claim 30 lives
Rescue operations continue in Central Java, Indonesia, after devastating landslides claimed at least 30 lives, the country’s disaster mitigation agency reported on Friday. Torrential rains last week triggered landslides in Cilacap city and Banjarnegara region, leaving 21 people still missing. In Banjarnegara, the worst-hit area, rescuers recovered seven more bodies on Thursday, bringing the death […]