Recurring Earthquakes Shake Johor: Residents Remain on Alert
The Malaysian state of Johor is currently facing an unusual sequence of seismic activity, with residents jolted by four earthquakes in just over a week. The latest tremor, a 3.2…
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Major Indictment in Bangkok Building Collapse: Tycoon and Firms Face Charges
BANGKOK — A significant legal development has emerged from Thailand, where prosecutors have indicted 23 suspects, including prominent construction tycoon Premchai Karnasuta and a Chinese state-owned firm, for their roles…
Myanmar Junta Extends Ceasefire Amid Earthquake Recovery Efforts
The military junta in Myanmar has announced an extension of its humanitarian ceasefire following a devastating earthquake that occurred in late March 2024, resulting in significant loss of life and…
Arrest Warrants Issued for 17 in Bangkok Skyscraper Collapse Amid Earthquake Investigation
A Thai court has responded to the tragic collapse of a skyscraper in Bangkok with the issuance of arrest warrants for 17 individuals, including key figures in the construction industry.…
Strong Earthquake Strikes Istanbul: Shakes City but No Significant Damage Reported
A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 rattled Istanbul on 23 April 2024, causing momentary panic among the city’s residents. The tremors were felt across the megacity, with people…
Myanmar Junta to Release Prisoners Amid Earthquake Relief Efforts
In a significant amnesty coinciding with the country’s new year celebrations, Myanmar’s military government announced on 17 April 2024, it will release nearly 5,000 prisoners. This move comes as the…
Myanmar Faces Humanitarian Crisis Following Devastating Earthquake
The aftermath of a catastrophic earthquake in Myanmar is escalating into a severe humanitarian crisis, with critical aid restricted in opposition-held areas. On 28 March 2024, a 7.7-magnitude quake devastated…
Singapore’s Emergency Medical Team Deployed to Aid Myanmar After Earthquake
SINGAPORE: A 34-member Emergency Medical Team, known as the Singapore Emergency Medical Team (SGEMT), has been deployed by the Ministry of Health (MOH) to Myanmar in response to the catastrophic…
Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing Heads to Bangkok Amid Earthquake Recovery Efforts
As Myanmar grapples with the aftermath of a catastrophic earthquake, Min Aung Hlaing, the country’s military leader, is set to travel to Bangkok for a regional summit of the Bay…
SCDF Heroes Sacrifice Hari Raya to Aid Myanmar Earthquake Relief
SINGAPORE – A contingent of 80 officers from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) has crossed borders to assist with rescue efforts in earthquake-stricken Myanmar, even at the expense of…
Myanmar Earthquake: Urgent Aid Needed Amidst Rising Death Toll and Ongoing Conflict
A catastrophic 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on 28 March 2024, claiming the lives of over 2,700 individuals and leaving thousands more injured and missing. As aid groups rush to…
US to Provide US$2 Million Aid to Myanmar After Earthquake
The aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Myanmar has prompted a swift response from the United States, which has announced a US$2 million aid package. The earthquake, which struck on…
Myanmar Earthquake: Devastation and Rescues Continue Amid Ongoing Conflict
The aftermath of a devastating earthquake in Myanmar has led to a heartbreaking scene as rescuers work tirelessly to find survivors. The 7.7-magnitude quake, which struck near Mandalay, has caused…
Myanmar’s Earthquake Devastation: 1,644 Dead; International Aid Flows In
In a tragic incident, Myanmar has been rocked by a powerful earthquake that struck on 29 March 2024, claiming the lives of over 1,644 people. The quake, measuring 7.7 on…
Singapore SCDF Deploys Operation Lionheart to Aid Myanmar Earthquake Victims
SINGAPORE – In a swift response to the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) deployed an 80-member team under Operation Lionheart on 29 March 2024.…
Devastating Earthquake Strikes Myanmar and Thailand: Casualties Reported
A powerful earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale rocked central Myanmar and parts of Thailand on 28 March 2024, leading to substantial panic and destruction. The quake’s epicentre was…
Honduras Hit by Magnitude 7.6 Earthquake, Tsunami Warning Issued and Canceled
A powerful earthquake measuring 7.6 struck north of Honduras in the Caribbean Sea on 8 February 2024, prompting a tsunami warning that was later cancelled. As per the United States…
Remains of Singaporean Sim Hwee Kok Found After Taiwan Earthquake
In a tragic turn of events, the remains of Singaporean man Sim Hwee Kok have been found following the devastating earthquake that shook Taiwan’s Hualien county in April 2024. This…
Taiwan Issues Death Certificates for Missing Singaporeans Sim Hwee Kok and Neo Siew Choo
In a tragic development, Taiwanese authorities have formally issued death certificates for Singaporeans Sim Hwee Kok and Neo Siew Choo, who went missing following a devastating earthquake in Hualien on…