The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued an official notice to all accredited diplomatic missions and international organizations, advising them to evacuate their personnel from Kyiv. Maria Zakharova, the spokesperson for the Ministry, announced the move on Wednesday evening, according to Meduza on May 6. We bring you stories from the ground. Your support … Read more
Japan on high alert for ‘huge’ second earthquake after lifting tsunami warning BBC Tsunami advisory lifted after Japan earthquake but warnings for potential stronger quake issued CNN Japan earthquake mapped: Country on high alert for large quake after tsunami warnings The Independent Earthquake sets off brief tsunami alert and a megaquake advisory in northern Japan AP News Is it … Read more
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says the government has set up a crisis management team following the strong earthquake. Published On 20 Apr 202620 Apr 2026 A strong magnitude 7.5 earthquake has struck off northern Japan, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning for waves of up to 3 metres (10 feet). The quake hit on … Read more
The United States Geological Survey says the earthquake was at a depth of 10km (6.21 miles). Published On 1 Apr 20261 Apr 2026 A magnitude 7.4 earthquake has hit the Northern Molucca Sea off the coast of the city of Ternate, in eastern Indonesia, triggering a tsunami warning for nearby islands. The United States Geological … Read more
Israel has previously bombed Hodeidah and Sanaa International Airport; Houthi missile targeted Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. The Houthis have denied any Israeli attacks on Yemeni ports after Israel warned people to leave three ports in western Yemen controlled by the rebels. In a statement on X on Sunday, Israeli military spokesman Avichay Adraee … Read more
Coastal areas of Chile and Argentina were evacuated after Chilean authorities issued a tsunami warning following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake off the country’s southern coast. Thousands of people made their way to higher ground after the earthquake struck in the Drake Passage between Cape Horn, on the southern tip of South America, and Antarctica on … Read more
The Israeli military hit areas south of Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, shortly after issuing evacuation orders. It claimed the attacks were aimed at Hezbollah strongholds on Thursday, as it has in the past, but the increasing number of raids have killed hundreds of civilians and displaced tens of thousands. A plume of grey smoke rose over … Read more
MOSCOW — President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russia could use nuclear weapons if it was attacked by any state and that any conventional attack on Russia that was supported by a nuclear power would be considered to be a joint attack. Putin, opening a meeting of Russia’s Security Council attended by top officials, … Read more
Japan has – for the first time – issued a warning about an increased risk of a “major earthquake” striking in the near future. The advisory was issued on Thursday night local time, telling people to be alert but not to evacuate. It also stressed that the warning did not mean a large earthquake was … Read more
Incident is the third this month and took place as Russian President Vladimir Putin was visiting Pyongyang. South Korea’s military has said it fired warning shots after several North Korean soldiers briefly crossed the border, the third such incident this month. The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said the incident occurred on Thursday when the … Read more