IRAN EARTHQUAKE
Democrats have long known heartbreak in Texas. Could this finally be their year?
Texas Democrats are proactively contesting every major election as they seek to end a long-standing Republican dominance. The state has become a battleground with rising Latino voter turnout and unrest among conservative women. Disturbing issues involving Attorney General Ken Paxton have led to doubts among Republican voters. Democrats are focusing on affordability while Republicans delve into culture wars.
An Egyptian farmer found a mysterious pink stone in his field — it led archaeologists to two giant statues of Ramses II buried for centuries
Archaeologists found ancient statue fragments related to Ramses II in the Nile Delta region of Egypt. The discovery was triggered by farmer Khaled al-Shahat, who informed authorities about a unique pink stone. Excavations revealed monumental statues and inscriptions that allow further exploration of the site's history. This area previously linked to a temple dedicated to Isis provides new insights into Ramses II's building practices.
A world in turmoil walks into the UN, looking for a way out
World leaders gather amid escalating wars and economic uncertainty. The Middle East conflict has drawn in regional nations and closed a vital waterway. Ongoing Russia-Ukraine war shows no signs of diplomatic resolution or ending. Global crises extend beyond conflicts to pandemics and climate change impacts. Diplomats seek common ground to manage mounting international challenges.
UAE revises AI data center plan after Iranian attacks, sources say
In light of recent attacks linked to Iran, the UAE is re-evaluating its extensive AI data center project. Officials are contemplating distributing facilities nationwide and incorporating enhanced security measures. Collaborations with prominent US tech companies like Nvidia and OpenAI will remain pivotal. Despite these adjustments, progress on the initial project phase proceeds with necessary security upgrades in place.
Trump suggests renaming Strait of Hormuz 'Trump Strait'
Donald Trump has reportedly proposed renaming the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz to 'Trump Strait.' This suggestion, if acted upon, would mark a significant and potentially controversial rebranding of a critical global waterway.
What are Iran's options to retaliate as open warfare resumes with the US?
The US launched a fresh wave of attacks on Iran, prompting Iranian missile strikes on what Tehran said were US assets in Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait and Iraq.
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Magnitude 4.7 earthquake strikes Southern Iran region, EMSC says
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck southern Iran on Wednesday, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). The quake occurred at a depth of about 14 km.
Iran earthquake: 4.3 magnitude tremors across Gerash region
Iran Earthquake Today: A moderate 4.3 magnitude earthquake just shook the area around Gerash, Iran. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed the tremor, reporting that it occurred in the region. Thankfully, the magnitude suggests it was a relatively minor event, though residents in the vicinity would have definitely felt the ground move.
Earthquake of magnitude 5.5 strikes southern Iran, GFZ says
Iran earthquake: An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 struck southern Iran, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said on Thursday.
India sends fresh aid to Afghanistan via Chabahar
The consignment includes a wide range of essential items such as food supplies, water purifiers, protein powder, tin sheets, sleeping bags, hygiene kits, water storage tanks, generator sets, family tents, blankets, essential medicines and other medical goods.
Iran earthquake: A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hits Semnan, Iran, amid rising tensions with Israel
A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Semnan in northern Iran, an area already experiencing heightened tensions due to the ongoing conflict with Israel. The shallow quake, occurring 35 kilometers southwest of Semnan, raised concerns because of its proximity to a space and missile complex. While no immediate damage was reported, the event highlights Iran's vulnerability to seismic activity.
Iran testing first nuclear bomb? Strange earthquake sparks speculations
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck Iran on October 5, 2024, causing social media speculation about a covert nuclear test. Experts urged caution while geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran-backed groups intensified. Military activities and fears over Iran’s nuclear ambitions have heightened concerns of further regional instability.
Pakistan: 5.4 magnitude quake hits Balochistan province
5.4-magnitude earthquake in Balochistan, Pakistan, no casualties reported. Epicentre 150 km Northwest of Quetta. Tremors felt in Quetta, Noshki, Chaman. October 2021: Harnai area quake killed 40, injured 300. Awaran District: 21,000 houses affected in 6.8-magnitude earthquake.
Central Turkey hit with another 5.5 magnitude earthquake
As the time from the original earthquake extends, the frequency and magnitude of the aftershocks tend to decrease. However, 5.0 to 6.0-plus aftershocks are still likely to occur and bring a risk of additional damage to structures that are compromised from the original earthquake. This brings a continued threat to rescue teams and survivors, reported CNN.
Earthquake measuring 7.6 shakes up Papua New Guinea. All we know so far
The "Ring of Fire" also runs through Papua New Guinea; therefore, this area is prone to earthquakes due to fault lines. The "ring" is the longest fault-line in the world and measures 40,000 kilometers int the Cocos and Nazca in the Philipines Sea Plate to the Pacific Plate.
At least three killed as quake with magnitude of 6.0 hits Southern Iran
It struck just a minute after a 5.7 magnitude hit the Ritcher scale. In its preliminary assessment, the USGS said that there was a low likelihood of damage but that some casualties were possible. The impact of the quake should be relatively localized, it said. In last year's earthquake, one person was killed when Hormozgan province was hit by twin 6.4 and 6.3 magnitude quakes.
5.0-magnitude earthquake hits southern Iran
The epicenter of the earthquake, which took place at 11:01 a.m. local time (0731 GMT), was at a depth of 15 km and located at 27.578 degrees north latitude and 56.272 degrees east longitude.
Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes southwestern Iran
The US Geological Survey called it a 5.8 magnitude earthquake, located at the port city of Bandar Genaveh. It described its depth at 10 kilometers (6.2 miles).
Earthquake hits near Iran nuclear plant, injuring seven
The quake, which had a depth of 10 kilometres, struck 17 kilometres south-southeast of Borazjan city at 6:49 am (local time), the US Geological Survey said on its website. State news agency IRNA said the earthquake was felt in Bushehr. There were no reports of any damage to the nuclear facility.
Magnitude 5.9 quake injures nearly 290 in western Iran
Houshang Bazvand, governor of the affected province of Kermanshah, told IRNA that eight of the injured had been hospitalised and the rest were released after treatment.
PM expresses grief at deaths in AP boat accident, quake in Iran-Iraq
An overloaded boat carrying 38 people capsized in the Krishna river near Vijayawada yesterday evening, resulting in the death of 14 tourists. Nine people were reported missing.
Bangalore scientist to be part of Unesco project on tsunami
An estimated 300 people lost their lives due to the Makran Tsunami which hit the coasts of India, Pakistan, Iran and Oman on November 28, 1945. Sixty-eight years on, Unesco has initiated a project to find out what caused the disaster, and a scientist from Bangalore will help the international organization.
Strong Iran quake kills child, causes damage
A strong earthquake of 6.2 magnitude hit southern Iran early today, killing one child and injuring at least 20 others in remote, mountainous villages, state television reported.
Why an earthquake isn’t just a tremor
India has had three earthquakes in the past seven days and 44 of them in the past year. They do often cause misery, sometimes bizarre behaviour and comedy.
Tremor felt in Delhi once again, but seismologists see no cause for panic
37 quakes rocked region in and around India, but IMD sees no evidence of a major shock coming.
India's N-plants unaffected by Iran earthquake: NPCIL
Nuclear plants in Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan remained unaffected by the earthquake that hit the Pakistan-Iran border region this evening, impact of which was widely felt in northwest India.
Massive earthquake kills many in Iran; tremors felt in Delhi
Tremors from the earthquake whose epicentre was the Iran-Pakistan border were felt in parts of North and West India.
Kyrgyzstan quake kills about 70: Ministry
A weekend earthquake killed up to 70 people in Kyrgyzstan and leveled a village in the south of the Central Asian nation.
Iran quake kills 7, sends tremors through Gulf
A strong earthquake rocked southern Iran, sending tremors across the Persian Gulf and shaking the skyscrapers of Dubai.
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