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

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

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

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

Hope fades for survivors as Turkey earthquake toll passes 20,000

The first U.N. convoy carrying aid to stricken Syrians crossed over the border from Turkey.

10 February 2023

Maldives Red Crescent launches fund to help Turkey quake victims

The death toll in the quakes has risen to more than 6,300, but many are still trapped under collapsed buildings.

8 February 2023

Fresh quake hits Turkey-Syria border two weeks after disaster

Monday's quake, this time with a magnitude of 6.3, was centred near the southern Turkish city of Antakya and was felt in Syria, Egypt and Lebanon.

21 February 2023