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

New Zealand declares National State of Emergency with Cyclone

Local media has photos of people sitting on top of buildings surrounded by flood waters.

14 February 2023

Maldives economy on red alert; headed towards crisis

"Everybody [all the politicians] wanted to promise their voters good things without saying, well, this would actually cost a lot of money, which we don't have".

23 November 2023

B.C. under state of emergency, wildfires close main highway

Residents and tourists drove away on roads flanked by fire and smoke, while local and federal authorities flew out some others.

20 August 2023

Two Swedes shot dead in Brussels, Belgium raises terror alert

One Belgium newspaper said a witness said the shooter shouted "Allahu Akbar" before the shots were fired.

17 October 2023

Niagara region declares state of emergency for rare eclipse

Diodati estimated that up to a million people will be there, compared with the 14 million who typically visit.

31 March 2024

Ecuador president says country is at war

Schools were shut nationally, with classes taking place virtually.

11 January 2024

Seven police kidnapped in Ecuador as president declares emergency

Some Ecuadoreans demanded action beyond the state of emergency.

10 January 2024