Tokyo, Jan 1 (IANS) Japan's Ishikawa Prefecture observed tsunami waves of more than 1.2 meters on Monday after a series of strong quakes struck Japan's western coast in the afternoon, local media reported.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Maharashtra), Dec 31 (IANS) In a year-end tragedy, six workers were suffocated to death in their sleep when a major fire engulfed a factory in the MIDC area of the town early on Sunday, officials said.
Sydney, Dec 27 (IANS) At least eight people have lost their lives in Australia, with one still missing, as wild thunderstorms ripped through the country's southeast coast during Christmas and Boxing Day.
Bengaluru, Dec 22 (IANS) A PG owner filed a police complaint against a software professional on Friday in connection with a fire accident at the place resulting in the loss of furniture.
Gaza, Dec 19 (IANS) Since the Israel-Hamas war broke out on October 7, at least 19,453 Palestinians have died in Gaza as of Tuesday, the Ministry of Health in the besieged enclave said.
Beijing, Dec 19 (IANS) At least 111 people were killed after a massive earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale struck China's Gansu province, authorities said on Tuesday.
Washington, Dec 15 (IANS) Firearms are a leading injury method for children and adolescents in the US, and about one half of unintentional firearm injury deaths among kids and teens occurred at their home, according to a new report of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Cairo, Dec 14 (IANS) Egypt will increase the volume of fuel sent daily to the Gaza Strip from 129,000 to 189,000 liters as agreed with the Israeli side, said the chairman of the country's State Information Service.
Beirut, Dec 14 (IANS) Over a quarter, or 26 per cent, of households across Lebanon had children not attending school as the country continues to reel under an unprecedented financial crisis, according to a new Unicef report.
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday approved the first urban flood mitigation project of Rs 561.29 crore for ‘Integrated Urban Flood Management activities for Chennai Basin Project’ under the National Disaster Mitigation Fund (NDMF), which also includes Central assistance of Rs. 500 crore.
