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Japan: Former Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama dies at 101

Former Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama, renowned both in Japan and abroad for offering official apologies for Japan’s actions during World War II, passed away on Friday at the age of 101, political officials announced. Murayama, who served as Prime Minister from 1994 to 1996, issued......

Philippines: At least 14 injured in new earthquake, hospital evacuated

Cebu, Philippines — At least 14 people were injured during a 5.7-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Cebu Islandin the central Philippines on Monday morning, local authorities reported. The quake struck just after 1 a.m., two weeks after a major earthquake devastated......

Powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes near the Philippines, tsunami warning issued

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Philippines early Friday, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning and urge coastal residents to move to higher ground. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the tremor occurred around 20......

Venezuela: Two earthquakes above magnitude 6 strike western region

Two strong earthquakes shook western Venezuela on Wednesday evening, both registering above magnitude 6 according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The tremors were felt as far as Caracas, the nation’s capital, and neighboring Colombia, though no casualties or major damages have been reported......

EBRD grants €10M loan to boost youth entrepreneurship in Morocco

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a €10 million loan to Fondation Arrawaj, one of Morocco’s leading microfinance institutions. The financing aims to empower young entrepreneurs and small businesses, particularly in regions affected by the Al Haouz 2023......

Strong 7.8-magnitude earthquake strikes off Russia’s Far east, tsunami warning issued

A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.8 struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula early Friday, prompting a tsunami warning for nearby coastal areas, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred at 6:58 a.m. local time (18:58 GMT Thursday), about 128 kilometers east......

Russia: Tsunami warning lifted after 7.4-magnitude earthquake

Authorities lifted a tsunami warning on Saturday after a strong earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the quake registered a magnitude of 7.4 and was centered in the Pacific Ocean, about 111 kilometers east of the......

Al Haouz earthquake: Most damaged homes in Marrakech rebuilt

Nearly two years after the devastating Al Haouz earthquake, Moroccan authorities report that 85% of damaged houses in Marrakech have been rebuilt or rehabilitated. The large-scale reconstruction program, launched in February 2024 under Royal Directives, has allowed thousands of families to return to......

Third devastating earthquake strikes Afghanistan as death toll surpasses 2,200

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake hit southeastern Afghanistan on Thursday, marking the third major quake to strike the region this week. The disaster amplifies the ongoing humanitarian crisis in a country already grappling with inadequate relief operations in its remote mountainous areas. Death toll climbs......