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Rescue teams in Turkey and Syria are working to find survivors amidst the rubble, with over 9,000 people trapped under the debris. The Turkish government has launched investigations into the construction of buildings that failed to withstand the powerful earthquakes, targeting contractors and officials responsible for the collapse. As
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Residents of Braehead are encouraged to contribute to the Red Cross's emergency appeal this weekend in response to the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. The Rotary Club of Renfrew will carry out bucket collections in the shopping center from 10am to 6pm on Saturday and Sunday. The
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Pakistan has sent its first batch of rescue teams and relief goods to Turkey in response to the massive earthquakes that struck the country on Monday. A Pakistan Army search and rescue team, along with 25 tons of relief goods, departed from Rawalpindi's Chaklala Airbase and arrived in
Local government
The Department of Tourism has directed its regional offices to assess the damage caused by the magnitude 7 Abra earthquake on cultural and heritage sites, including two national cultural treasures declared by the National Museum of the Philippines. Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco has ordered the Tourism Infrastructure Enterprise Zone Authority
Local government
The national and local governments have activated disaster and relief operations in areas affected by a magnitude 7 earthquake in northern Luzon, resulting in one death, several injuries, and landslides in the Cordillera region. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Erwin Tulfo has assured assistance and support
Earthquakes
A powerful earthquake struck southern Asia on Monday afternoon, affecting multiple countries and leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The quake, with a magnitude of 7.5, was centered in Afghanistan, near the Pakistan border, causing widespread damage and loss of life. Key Takeaways: * The earthquake killed at
Earthquakes
A powerful earthquake struck southern Asia on Monday, with a magnitude of 7.5, according to the US Geological Survey. The epicenter was located near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, and the quake's depth was 213.5 kilometers. The earthquake caused significant shaking in several countries, including Afghanistan, Pakistan, India,
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The Nepalese government has taken a compassionate measure to support migrant workers affected by the devastating earthquake that struck the country on April 25. As per the Foreign Employment Act 2007, families of migrant workers who have lost loved ones in the disaster will have their two-way airfare costs borne
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A team of researchers from Colorado State University's Feed the Future Innovation Lab leapt into action after the devastating earthquake in Nepal, rallying friends and family to raise funds and deliver essential supplies to affected villages. Led by Tarendra Lakhankar, Ph.D., Jeeban Panthi, and others, the team
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A devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake that killed over 7,000 people in Nepal has left poor rural communities devastated, making them vulnerable to human traffickers who target young women and girls to supply a network of brothels across south Asia. The UN and local NGOs estimate that 12,000 to
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Aid organizations and Western governments are criticizing the Nepalese government for imposing standard customs inspections and procedures on relief supplies for earthquake victims, exacerbating a bottleneck that has left essential goods stranded in warehouses and at airports. The United Nations resident coordinator, Jamie McGoldrick, described the situation as "heavy&
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Verizon, a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services, has called on its employees and customers to join in assisting the victims of a devastating earthquake that struck Nepal and the surrounding region on April 25. The Verizon Foundation will match employees' donations of
