Natural disaster
Nepal monitoring two lakes, flood risk to remain until they're fully drained, official says
Nepalese authorities are relying on satellite imagery to track flood conditions, with additional plans to install cameras and sensors.
IsraAID deploys emergency team to Nepal after deadly floods, landslides
At least 12 killed as wildfires rage across several Algerian provinces
Dozens injured, hundreds of homes damaged as tornado sweeps through southern France
Magnitude 6.7 earthquake hits Japan's northeast region, tsunami advisory issued
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck Japan's northeastern region on Friday, triggering a tsunami advisory for potential waves up to 1 meter.
Japan lifts tsunami warning after 7.5-magnitude earthquake
The tsunami warning was issued for the prefectures of Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate, after the quake jolted a large part of Japan's north and east at 11:15 p.m.
Australia downgrades wildfire alerts after activating disaster relief in New South Wales
New South Wales is one of the most wildfire-prone regions in Australia, with the risk increasing due to climate change.
Earthquakes strike Alaska, Greece, monitors say
A magnitude seven earthquake struck near Yakutat, Alaska, while a magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Greece.
ZAKA leaders to discuss importance of civilian first-responders at Jpost Washington Conference
Dubi Weissenstern ZAKA CEO, “Government authorities around the world must begin recognizing civilian first-responders as a significant and legitimate force.”
Rescuers step up recovery operations as Southeast Asia flood deaths reach 321
Large parts of Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand have been stricken by cyclone-fueled torrential rain for a week, with a rare tropical storm forming in the Malacca Strait.
Volcano erupts in Ethiopia for first time in recorded history, forces several flights cancellations
The ash had blanketed parts of Pakistan and northern India on Tuesday after crossing Yemen and Oman, according to tracking website Flightradar24, and was moving towards China.
Typhoon Kalmaegi death toll hits 114 in Philippines, rebuilds strength as it heads to Vietnam
Typhoon Kalmaegi claims 114 lives in the Philippines, with 127 missing. The storm gains strength as it heads toward Vietnam, triggering mass evacuations.
Kalmaegi death toll climbs to 66 as Philippine survivors confront destruction
'When the waters rose, we went to our second floor. Yet, the waters kept rising so we decided to head up to our roof.'
Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 strikes near Mazar-e Sharif, causing widespread damage
A devastating 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit Mazar-e Sharif, damaging key sites like the Blue Mosque and prompting fears of heavy casualties.
