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A 5.5-magnitude earthquake shook Peru's Andes region near Sicaya, killing at least six people and injuring more than 30, with around 300 people displaced after buildings collapsed.

A hospital video from Japan has captured a tense moment in the middle of surgery, showing doctors holding onto an operating table as a violent earthquake shook the room. According to the New York Times World report, the…
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake has killed at least 47 people in eastern Indonesia, damaging homes and public buildings as rescue teams confront blocked roads.
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake centered near San Jose del Palmar has killed at least 111 people as Colombia expands rescue and recovery operations.
President Asif Ali Zardari has directed federal, provincial and local authorities to step up monsoon preparedness as heavy rains continue to affect parts of the country, with officials warned to stay ready for flash…
Footage shows firefighters looking for a missing person amongst the rubble of a collapsed building in Pumpunya,

Field Marshal Asim Munir reviewed security and operational preparedness in Quetta while describing peace and prosperity in Balochistan as a state priority.

Pakistan offers Nepal satellite, drone, AI and glacial-risk expertise to support flood rescue, recovery and long-term disaster preparedness.
Pakistan's monsoon planning has returned to the center of national policy as the government pushes flood preparedness, evacuation readiness and longer-term climate resilience after another season of destructive rains…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for an SCO that delivers practical results on security, technology, water, disaster response and regional cooperation.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi tells UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that stronger international cooperation is needed against regional militant groups.

State media report three suspected militants killed in Mastung, including commander Naqeeb, as security operations continue across Balochistan.

Ishaq Dar calls for coordinated planning, transparent delivery and clear public communication for the prime minister's targeted fuel relief initiative.
Companies that pay ransomware demands are more likely than not to be targeted again by the same attackers, according to a new report from cybersecurity firm Proofpoint, which surveyed 953 companies and found that over…
On 2 October, Trump dismissed Iran’s Hormuz offer, warning of potential military strikes while emphasizing ongoing tension. Find out more about the implications
Rain-triggered deaths in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa climbed to 20 as the province continued to face the impact of the ongoing monsoon spell and flash floods, according to reports monitored from a public news feed based on Dawn…

Copernicus data showed exceptional wildfire emissions and hazardous smoke across parts of western Europe after prolonged heat and dry conditions.

The National Disaster Management Authority has issued a flood alert for several parts of Pakistan, warning that heavy rain over the next two days could raise river levels, trigger flash flooding and create urban…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has paid tribute to the Pakistan Air Force on Air Force Day, praising its sacrifices, professionalism and role in defending the country's airspace during moments of national pressure. ##…
WHO has introduced seven practical drowning-prevention strategies covering barriers, rescue skills, transport, child care and climate-related risks.

WHO and Africa CDC are calling for faster detection, contact follow-up and community-led action as the Ebola response in the DRC faces severe pressure.
Tokyo's latest attempt to combat extreme heat by allowing shorts in the workplace has hit a cultural snag, as complaints of visible leg hair prompt a rise in male grooming

The Islamabad High Court has sought a detailed report on the PIMS fire inquiry and safety measures taken after the deaths of 14 children.