Turkish leader acknowledges problems with relief efforts

Erdogan, who has declared a state of emergency in 10 provinces and sent in troops to help, arrived in Kahramanmaras.

9 February 2023

Death toll from Malaysia campsite landslide rises to 24

Survivors are in stable condition and will also receive trauma counselling, said Health Minister Zaliha Mustafa.

18 December 2022

Turkish president declares emergency, death toll at 7200

Tens of thousands of people were injured or left homeless in cities in Turkey and northern Syria.

8 February 2023

Malaysia floods force tens of thousands to evacuate

The Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) has warned of more floods in the comings days.

22 December 2022

Campaign raises MVR 1.1m for quake hit Turkey, Syria

All the scholars present at the ceremony to hand over the funds to the IAC expressed their gratitude for the example shown by the Maldivians.

20 February 2023

Global natural catastrophe 2022 insured losses seen at $112 bln

This year's renewal season was "one of the most challenging. ..the sector has experienced", Guy Carpenter said.

1 January 2023

Australia flood crisis enters third week as heavy rains lash east

Many agricultural regions have been severely impacted, including Moree where the local river peaked near historic flooding levels.

25 October 2022

Indonesia's Merapi volcano erupts, spews hot cloud

The 2,963 metre-high (9,721 feet) Merapi is one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes.

12 March 2023