Families of people who disappeared during Sri Lanka’s decades-long civil conflict staged a peaceful protest during a visit by a delegation from the European Union to the Chemmani mass grave site in the country’s northern region. The demonstrators called for an independent international investigation into the mass grave, insisting that only a credible external inquiry...
A series of devastating landslides triggered by persistent heavy rainfall has claimed the lives of at least five people in Nagaland’s Mon district, while four others remain missing. Rescue teams have intensified search operations despite difficult weather conditions and challenging terrain, as authorities continue to assess the full extent of the damage caused by the...
A powerful landslide struck southwestern China’s Chongqing municipality on Friday, claiming the lives of at least eight people while leaving 34 others missing, authorities confirmed. The disaster unfolded in a mountainous region after prolonged heavy rainfall triggered a massive collapse of earth and rocks, burying homes and cutting off access to several communities. Emergency teams,...
A tragic boating accident near San Francisco’s iconic Alcatraz Island has claimed one life while leaving two others missing, prompting an extensive search-and-rescue operation involving multiple emergency response agencies. Authorities continue to search the surrounding waters in hopes of locating the missing individuals as investigators work to determine what caused the vessel to sink. The...
A devastating boat capsize has left several families grieving the loss of their loved ones, with heartbreaking stories emerging from relatives who had spoken to the victims just hours before the tragedy. As rescue teams continue search and recovery operations, the incident has sparked widespread sorrow and renewed concerns over passenger safety during water transport....
At least 22 people have lost their lives while 20 others remain missing after relentless heavy rainfall triggered devastating floods and landslides across several regions of China. Rescue teams continue large-scale emergency operations amid fears that the death toll could rise further as authorities struggle to access remote and severely affected areas. The extreme weather...
A tragic boat accident in Uttar Pradesh’s Hamirpur district triggered a large-scale rescue operation after a passenger boat capsized in the Yamuna River on Wednesday, leaving at least six people missing. Local authorities, disaster response teams, and divers launched an intensive search mission as concerns grew over the safety of passengers traveling on small river...