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Rescues provide glimmer of hope among quake ruins as toll tops 21,000
It now ranks as seventh most deadly natural disaster this century
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Charlie Hebdo cartoon on Turkey earthquake draws ire
Cartoon appears to mock the devastating earthquake that killed thousands in Turkey and Syria
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India finds Lithium deposits for first time in country
The 5.9 million tonnes of Lithium inferred resources have been established in the Reasi, the GSI said
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Kremlin dismisses claims Putin was involved in MH17 downing
Kremlin spokesman said Russia "could not accept" the results of the investigation since it took no part in the process
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Four dead in 5.2-magnitude quake in Indonesia's Papua
The epicentre of the quake was one kilometre from Jayapura, the capital city of Papua province, at a depth of 10km
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China slams Biden's 'extremely irresponsible' remarks on Xi
Biden’s remark is extremely irresponsible and runs counter to basic diplomatic etiquette,” Mao said
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Plight of homeless deepens as Turkey-Syria earthquake toll passes 17,000
Many in the disaster zone slept in their cars or in streets under blankets in freezing cold
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US, UK and Australia carry out China-focused air drills
Joint air drills carried out in an effort to simulate high-end combat operations against Chinese fighter aircraft
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North Korea shows off largest-ever number of nuclear missiles at nighttime parade
Missile production muscle showcased during a nighttime parade, displaying more ICBMs than ever before
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US briefed 40 nations on China spy balloon incident, diplomats and official say
We are sharing as much as we can with countries who may be susceptible to these types of operations, official says
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US says may target Chinese entities linked to spy balloon's incursion
The Chinese spy balloon has a "direct relationship" with the PLA, the US military official says
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Antarctic ice hits record low for January: climate monitor
Melting sea ice has no discernible impact on sea levels because the ice is already in ocean water
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Fire at Latvia drone factory that supplies Ukraine
Three people were injured and 600 square meters of the factory were destroyed, LSM said
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WATCH: Newborn pulled alive from Syria quake rubble
The infant is the sole survivor of her family, who were all killed due to the 7.8-magnitude quake
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WATCH: Girl shields sibling from rubble for 36 hours in Syria quake
Video shows locals cheering as Mariam and Ilaaf are pulled out of debris wrapped in blankets
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Taliban administration to send aid to quake-hit Turkiye, Syria
Afghanistan’s Taliban administration will send around $165,000 in aid to Turkiye and Syria
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Freezing weather hampers relief as quake toll tops 12,000
Turkish leader acknowledges ‘shortcomings’ with earthquake rescue effort
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Qatar to send 10,000 mobile homes for quake victims in Syria, Türkiye
Death toll from devastating earthquakes rises to 3,432 in Türkiye, 1,622 in Syria
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Russia calls US reaction to Chinese balloon 'hysterical'
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman says 'China acted responsibly in this difficult situation'
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Fact check: Are Pakistan, India at risk of a major earthquake?
Social media posts claim a major earthquake is likely to hit Pakistan and India in the next few days
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Unesco sounds alarm over quake damage to Turkiye, Syria heritage
The rich history has left behind many archeological sites which have been major tourist attractions for decades.
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Turkiye detains four over quake social media posts
The individuals were detained after officers found them sharing provocative posts aiming to create fear and panic
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‘Balloon is ours,’ claims China after US says ‘no intention’ to return debris
Beijing says US side should have ‘properly handled the accident in a calm, professional manner’
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New Zealand pilot taken hostage in Indonesia by Papuan rebel group
“We cannot send many personnel there because Nduga is a difficult area to reach”, says police spokesperson
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Iran reveals an underground air force base, IRNA says
The "Eagle 44" base is capable of storing and operating fighter jets and drones
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Derailed train cars in Ohio drained of toxic chemical
Mass evacuation ordered as railroad crews continue to burn off chemical 3 days after accident
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US failed to detect past Chinese spy balloons, Air Force general says
Says Chinese spy balloons flew over the US at least three times during Trump's administration and once under Biden
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Saudi diplomats leave Afghanistan, relocate to Pakistan: sources
Taliban claim diplomats left for "training" and will return, though sources cite security reasons for departure
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India opens largest helicopter factory in new defence push
The factory can turn out 1,000 aircraft a year, as part of a defence to counter China’s growing assertiveness
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India's Adani crisis spills over into street protests as losses top $110b
Opposition parties take to the streets to press for a probe into allegations by a US short-seller against conglomerate
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World leaders voice solidarity after powerful earthquake strikes Türkiye
At least 1,540 killed, 9,733 injured as series of earthquakes cause massive devastation in Türkiye's southern parts
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Israeli forces martyr five more Palestinian rebels in West Bank
The Palestinian president’s office urged the United States to pressure Israel to hold back on its incursions
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China lodges representations with US after unmanned airship shot down
Xie stressed that the entry of the Chinese airship into US airspace due to force majeure was totally accidental
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British workers stage largest strike in history of health service
Nurses will also strike on Tuesday, while ambulance staff will walk out on Friday and physiotherapists on Thursday
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Major deadly earthquakes in the past two decades
7.2 magnitude earthquake struck southern Haiti, killing more than 2,200 people in 2021
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At least 24 dead in Chile as wildfires spread, driving many to flee for safety
Fires have consumed some 270,000 hectares, officials say
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US military searches for balloon remnants as China urges restraint
Drama over balloon strains already-tense relations, leading Washington to cancel a planned visit to Beijing
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Huge quake kills over 3,000 in Turkey, Syria
Bad weather hinders rescue; worsens plight of survivors
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Kashmir Solidarity Day observed across the globe
People back IIOJK people’s struggle for right to self-determination
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China seethes as US shoots down spy balloon
US says F-22 plane was scrambled to targeted aircraft off the coast of South Carolina
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Pope Francis says laws criminalising LGBT people are a 'sin' and an injustice
God loves and accompanies people with same-sex attraction, says Francis
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Iraqis protest after father kills YouTuber daughter
Tiba al-Ali, 22, was killed by her father on January 31, says official
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Qatar sends envoy to Afghan capital to meet with Taliban
The visit comes after the Taliban administration placed restrictions on women's education and NGO work
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Iran's supreme leader issues pardon for 'tens of thousands' of prisoners
Pardoned prisoners include those arrested in recent anti-government protests after deadly state crackdown
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Never violated territory, airspace of any sovereign country: China
Says 'some politicians and media in the US have hyped it up to attack and smear China'
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Beijing threatens to 'respond' after US shoots down Chinese spy balloon
Controversy erupted when American officials said they were tracking a large Chinese 'surveillance balloon' in US skies
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Brutal cold seizes northeast US, shattering record lows
A dangerous combination of record-setting cold temperatures and powerful winds create life-threatening conditions
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WATCH: US shoots down suspected Chinese spy balloon
Development comes hours after President Biden vowed to ‘take care’ of the suspected spy device
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Fire at Odesa power substation leaves Ukraine port city's grid on the brink
Incident leaves nearly 500,000 people without power
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Biden says US is 'going to take care of' Chinese balloon
China expresses regret that an ‘airship’ used for civilian scientific purposes had strayed into US airspace















































