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Harrowing images from quake-hit island call for swift humanitarian response despite strained cross-strait relations and fears for vital semiconductor sector.
Afghanistan’s humanitarian and security crisis will only deepen, with ever-greater obligations for the outside world, unless the country’s leaders are given the means to govern effectively.
Scientific research improves the accuracy of eruption forecasts and helps save many lives, but no matter how good these forecasts, being close to a volcano will never be safe.
Plans to dump more than 1 million tonnes of treated fluid from destroyed nuclear plant in sea has caused an outcry in both China and South Korea, and greater transparency is called for.
Ten years ago a triple disaster struck northeast Japan that forced many countries to rethink their energy needs and generation methods.
- No major damage was reported, but the danger of aftershocks remains after the tremor shook buildings up and down the East Coast of the US
- The quake was the largest felt in the city since a 5.8-magnitude one in Virginia in 2011
‘It’s unforgettable. As Hongkongers, we rarely experience earthquakes and now we’ve encountered such a strong one,’ tour guide says.
Lai visited Hualien, the worst affected area, and urged rescue teams to ‘make the most of every minute’ as hundreds of people remain trapped in collapsed buildings.
The world’s largest contract chip manufacturer restarted operations within 10 hours after work was suspended because of a deadly earthquake that hit Taiwan.
Captain of cruise ship heading to Ishigaki island forced to wait in deep ocean for several hours after Taiwan quake triggered tsunami warning in Japan.
White House says it is monitoring situation in self-ruled island and its potential impact amid recovery efforts in hard-hit eastern Hualien city.
Observatory said minor tsunami 2.75cm above normal sea levels reached city about 1pm and 100 Hongkongers reported feeling small tremors after Taiwan earthquake.
Icelandic police declared a state of emergency shortly after the latest eruption on Saturday.
Researchers warn of a more catastrophic quake, after 28 quakes were recorded since the start of March this year, with 30 similar tremors last month.
A doctor and his team in China who successfully completed brain surgery on a patient despite their operating theatre being rattled by a 7.1-magnitude earthquake have been praised on mainland social media.
Most victims of the January 1 earthquake died when old buildings collapsed, but autopsies showed about 30 survived only to die of the extreme cold while awaiting rescue.
The damage inflicted by the magnitude-7.6 earthquake that hit central Japan one month ago is estimated at several hundred billion yen, according to local government officials.
The presence of the three ships close to Japan’s coast is Moscow’s “signal” to Tokyo to withdraw support for sanctions against Russia, analysts say.
The funds will be part of a US$1 billion recovery package and include programmes such as covering half the cost of a night’s stay in hotels in the affected prefectures.
Tremors were felt across the Xinjiang region and as far away as the neighbouring countries Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan.
Rubbish collectors were out for the first time since the quake in the town of Wajima, a relief for many who worried about deteriorating sanitation.
In this issue of the Global Impact newsletter, we look back at Japan’s challenging start to 2024, and ahead to what might come next.
Criticism of Japan’s aid to Ukraine has intensified after the January 1 earthquake, reflecting a shift away from unconditional support for the besieged nation.
The Japanese government was taken aback by Kim Jong-un’s surprise sympathy message after the deadly New Year’s Day quake. Analysts say there’s more than just commiseration at play.
The survivor was pulled alive from the debris in Suzu, Ishikawa Prefecture, about 124 hours after the 7.6 magnitude quake hit the area.
Japan is in talks with the US about emergency assistance and rejected offers for help from other countries including China for the time being.
From McDonald’s coming under fire from Malaysian social media users to Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh’s new family role, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
Artisan Kohei Kirimoto puts out food and water not only for his three missing cats, but also for the community felines living in Wajima’s Asaichi morning market.
One of the biggest concerns has been accounts posting fake calls to help rescue trapped individuals, potentially diverting help from other victims.
An Eeyore performer urged people to ‘prepare for a strong earthquake’ while bobbing up and down in character.
