More than 10,400 homes flooded across Russia
Melting snow swelled some of Europe's biggest rivers, triggering record water levels in the Ural Mountains.
Mon Apr 08 2024
Floods, five killed as southern India braces for Cyclone Michaung
In Chennai, floodwaters swept away cars and submerged a runway, triggering the shutdown of one of India's busiest airports.
Tue Dec 05 2023
Fourteen dead, 102 missing after Indian glacial lake bursts bank in heavy rain
The heavy rain caused a glacial lake to burst its banks, triggering flash floods down a mountain valley, officials said.
Thu Oct 05 2023
Police fire pepper spray after Women's Day protest in Istanbul
The protesters pushed riot police shields, triggering the tussles with police, while the rest of the crowd of around 2,000 dispersed.
Thu Mar 09 2023
Mexico captures son of 'El Chapo,' sparking wave of violence
Mexican security forces captured drug cartel leader Ovidio Guzman, a son of jailed kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, triggering a wave of violence.
Fri Jan 06 2023
Buildings damaged but no tsunami warning for Solomon Islands after 7.0 earthquake
Two powerful earthquakes struck the Solomon Islands, damaging Australia's embassy, the airport and shopping malls, triggering power cuts in the capital, Honiara.
Tue Nov 22 2022
45 dead as tropical storm Nalgae hits Philippines
At least 45 people were killed after tropical storm Paeng, internationally known as Nalgae, swept through the southern Philippines, triggering floods and landslides.
Sat Oct 29 2022
China cities cancel flights, prepares to halt trains as Typhoon Muifa closes in
Typhoon Muifa gains strength in the East China Sea, triggering China's first "red alert" this year.
Wed Sep 14 2022
Relatives say reject Mexico's 6-11 month plan to find trapped miners
The miners became trapped underground at the Pinabete mine when a tunnel wall collapsed, triggering flooding throughout the mine.
Fri Aug 26 2022
Spread of New Malaysia agenda through social media worrying - Bukit Aman
Attempts by some irresponsible parties to introduce new agendas, such as New Malaysia, is capable of triggering open racial tension.
Tue Jul 19 2022
Southern China hit by severe rains, floods as 'dragon boat water' peaks
Vast tracts of southern China were pounded by severe storms, triggering flooding in cities and mudslides in rural areas.
Mon Jun 20 2022
Earthquake jolts Japan's northeast coast, triggers tsunami warning
A strong earthquake jolted Japan's northeast coast on Wednesday, shaking buildings and triggering a tsunami warning.
Wed Mar 16 2022
Roman Abramovich's English dream turns into nightmare after Russia's war in Ukraine
Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich's English dream turned into a nightmare after Russia launched its war on Ukraine, triggering a bloody war in Europe.
Sat Mar 12 2022
Casualty reports awaited from tsunami-hit Tonga with comms mostly down
An underwater volcano off Tonga erupted on Saturday, triggering warnings of 1.2-metre tsunami waves and evacuation orders on the shores of Tonga.
Sun Jan 16 2022
Tornado lashes southeast Australia, leaving hundreds without power
The tornado upended power lines and blew part of an iron roof into electricity wires, triggering an automatic power outage for 164 homes.
Thu Sep 30 2021