Thailand: Heavy Rainfall in Chiang Mai Sparks Flood Warnings and Park Closure

Overnight rainfall hit Chiang Mai from Saturday night, May 25, through Sunday morning, May 26, triggering flooding and the closure of at least one national park. A yellow-level warning was issued for Mae Rim district after the area recorded 103 mm of rainfall within 12 hours. Authorities have urged residents and tourists to exercise caution.

Evacuation of children and search for explosives in school of Vyshneve

Evacuation of children and search for explosives in school of Vyshneve

KYIV REGION, UKRAINE - FBRUARY 7, 2025 - Junior inspector - dog handler, police sergeant Olha Sokol and her dog Aisa inspect the premises of the Vyshneve lyceum Ideal in response to a bomb threat that turned out to be false, Vyshneve, Kyiv region, north-central Ukraine (Photo by Volodymyr Tarasov/Ukrinform)

Evacuation of children and search for explosives in school of Vyshneve

Evacuation of children and search for explosives in school of Vyshneve

KYIV REGION, UKRAINE - FBRUARY 7, 2025 - Junior inspector - dog handler, police sergeant Olha Sokol and her dog Aisa inspect the premises of the Vyshneve lyceum Ideal in response to a bomb threat that turned out to be false, Vyshneve, Kyiv region, north-central Ukraine (Photo by Volodymyr Tarasov/Ukrinform)

Evacuation of children and search for explosives in school of Vyshneve

Evacuation of children and search for explosives in school of Vyshneve

KYIV REGION, UKRAINE - FBRUARY 7, 2025 - Junior inspector - dog handler, police sergeant Olha Sokol and her dog Aisa inspect the premises of the Vyshneve lyceum Ideal in response to a bomb threat that turned out to be false, Vyshneve, Kyiv region, north-central Ukraine (Photo by Volodymyr Tarasov/Ukrinform)

Evacuation of children and search for explosives in school of Vyshneve

Evacuation of children and search for explosives in school of Vyshneve

KYIV REGION, UKRAINE - FBRUARY 7, 2025 - Junior inspector - dog handler, police sergeant Olha Sokol and her dog Aisa inspect the premises of the Vyshneve lyceum Ideal in response to a bomb threat that turned out to be false, Vyshneve, Kyiv region, north-central Ukraine (Photo by Volodymyr Tarasov/Ukrinform)

Evacuation of children and search for explosives in school of Vyshneve

Evacuation of children and search for explosives in school of Vyshneve

KYIV REGION, UKRAINE - FBRUARY 7, 2025 - Junior inspector - dog handler, police sergeant Olha Sokol and her dog Aisa inspect the premises of the Vyshneve lyceum Ideal in response to a bomb threat that turned out to be false, Vyshneve, Kyiv region, north-central Ukraine (Photo by Volodymyr Tarasov/Ukrinform)

Evacuation of children and search for explosives in school of Vyshneve

Evacuation of children and search for explosives in school of Vyshneve

KYIV REGION, UKRAINE - FBRUARY 7, 2025 - Junior inspector - dog handler, police sergeant Olha Sokol and her dog Aisa inspect the premises of the Vyshneve lyceum Ideal in response to a bomb threat that turned out to be false, Vyshneve, Kyiv region, north-central Ukraine (Photo by Volodymyr Tarasov/Ukrinform)

Evacuation of children and search for explosives in school of Vyshneve

Evacuation of children and search for explosives in school of Vyshneve

KYIV REGION, UKRAINE - FBRUARY 7, 2025 - Junior inspector - dog handler, police sergeant Olha Sokol and her dog Aisa inspect the premises of the Vyshneve lyceum Ideal in response to a bomb threat that turned out to be false, Vyshneve, Kyiv region, north-central Ukraine (Photo by Volodymyr Tarasov/Ukrinform)

Maldives: Orange Alert Issued As Northeast Monsoon Brings Heavy Rain And Flooding

The northeast monsoon swept through the Maldives on Friday, January 3, bringing heavy rain and causing flooding. The Maldives Meteorological Service (MMS) has issued an orange alert, urging residents and visitors to brace for potentially severe weather.

Israel: Demonstrators Block Ayalon Highway In Tel Aviv, Demanding Deal With Hamas 3

Hostage families and other supporting members blocked parts of the Ayalon highway in Tel Aviv on Monday, May 6, demanding Israel to accept a deal offered by Hamas that would free hostages in exchange for a ceasefire.

Japan: M6.6 Earthquake Strikes Off Western Shikoku Coast 2

A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck western Japan on Wednesday night, April 17 with the epicenter in the Bungo Channel, a strait separating Shikoku and Kyushu islands. Shaking was felt in wide areas across the region. The Japan Meteorological Agency later upgraded the quake to 6.6 magnitude. The video, filmed in Uwajima, Ehime, shows people coming out of buildings during an aftershock five minutes after the main jolt. Screams can also be heard.

Japan: M6.6 Earthquake Strikes Off Western Shikoku Coast

A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck western Japan on Wednesday night, April 17 with the epicenter in the Bungo Channel, a strait separating Shikoku and Kyushu islands. Shaking was felt in wide areas across the region. The Japan Meteorological Agency later upgraded the quake to 6.6 magnitude. This video shows lanterns at a ramen shop swaying in Oita, Kyushu.

China: Deadly Earthquake Off Taiwan’s East Coast Shakes Ningbo, Zhejiang Province

The earthquake that struck off the east coast of Taiwan was also felt in parts of China. This video shows a room with chandeliers and couches shaking in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, eastern China. The quake has left at least 13 dead and more than 1,100 injured as of writing.

Taiwan: Hundreds Of Aftershocks Hit After Powerful M7.4 Earthquake

More than 300 aftershocks have hit following the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Taiwan's eastern Hualien County on Wednesday, April 3, which left at least 10 people dead and more than a thousand people injured as of writing.

Taiwan: Multiple Dead After M7.4 Earthquake Strikes Off East Coast 12

As of writing, at least 9 people died and hundreds were injured after a strong earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan, 18km south-southeast of Hualien City, on Wednesday morning, April 3. According to USGS, it was a magnitude 7.4 earthquake.

Taiwan: Multiple Dead After M7.4 Earthquake Strikes Off Hualien City 10

At least four people died, and dozens were injured after a strong earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan, 18km south-southeast of Hualien City, on Wednesday morning, April 3. According to USGS, it was a magnitude 7.4 earthquake.

Taiwan: Multiple Dead After M7.4 Earthquake Strikes Off Hualien City 9

As of writing, at least 7 people died and dozens were injured after a strong earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan, 18km south-southeast of Hualien City, on Wednesday morning, April 3. According to USGS, it was a magnitude 7.4 earthquake. This video taken at Taipei Songshan Airport shows the moment when the quake hit.

Taiwan: Multiple Dead After M7.4 Earthquake Strikes Off Hualien City 11

As of writing, at least 7 people died and dozens were injured after a strong earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan, 18km south-southeast of Hualien City, on Wednesday morning, April 3. According to USGS, it was a magnitude 7.4 earthquake. This video shows debris that fell from the ceiling and burst water pipe at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.

Taiwan: Multiple Dead After M7.4 Earthquake Strikes Off Hualien City 8

At least four people died, and dozens were injured after a strong earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan, 18km south-southeast of Hualien City, on Wednesday morning, April 3. According to USGS, it was a magnitude 7.4 earthquake.

Japan: Tsunami Warning Issued For Okinawa After Strong Earthquake Hits Taiwan 6

A strong earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan, 18km south-southeast of Hualien City, on Wednesday morning, April 3. According to USGS, it was an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) urged residents around Okinawa Island, Miyakojima Island, and Yaeyama Island to evacuate immediately, warning high waves of up to 3 meters (9.8 ft). Naha Airport was temporarily closed. Passengers were forced to evacuate to the third floor of the building, and many flights were canceled or delayed.

Taiwan: Multiple Dead After M7.4 Earthquake Strikes Off Hualien City 7

At least four people died, and dozens were injured after a strong earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan, 18km south-southeast of Hualien City, on Wednesday morning, April 3. According to USGS, it was a magnitude 7.4 earthquake.

Taiwan: At Least 1 Dead After M7.4 Earthquake Strikes Off Hualien City 6

At least one person died, and more than 50 people were injured after a strong earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan, 18km south-southeast of Hualien City, on Wednesday morning, April 3. According to USGS, it was a magnitude 7.4 earthquake.

Japan: Tsunami Warning Issued For Okinawa After Strong Earthquake Hits Taiwan 5

A strong earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan, 18km south-southeast of Hualien City, on Wednesday morning, April 3. According to USGS, it was an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) urged residents around Okinawa Island, Miyakojima Island, and Yaeyama Island to evacuate immediately, warning of high waves up to 3 meters (9.8 ft).

Taiwan: M7.4 Earthquake Strikes Off Hualien City 5

At least one person died after a strong earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan, 18km south-southeast of Hualien City, on Wednesday morning, April 3. According to USGS, it was a magnitude 7.4 earthquake.

Japan: Tsunami Warning Issued For Okinawa After Strong Earthquake Hits Taiwan 2

A strong earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan, 18km south-southeast of Hualien City, on Wednesday morning, April 3. According to USGS, it was an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) urged residents around Okinawa Island, Miyakojima Island, and Yaeyama Island to evacuate immediately, warning of high waves up to 3 meters (9.8 ft).

Japan: Tsunami Warning Issued For Okinawa After Strong Earthquake Hits Taiwan 3

A strong earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan, 18km south-southeast of Hualien City, on Wednesday morning, April 3. According to USGS, it was an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) urged residents around Okinawa Island, Miyakojima Island, and Yaeyama Island to evacuate immediately, warning of high waves up to 3 meters (9.8 ft). This video shows a tsunami warning being announced in Japanese and English near the U.S. military base in Chatan, Okinawa.

Taiwan: M7.4 Earthquake Strikes Off Hualien City 4

A strong earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan, 18km south-southeast of Hualien City, on Wednesday morning, April 3. According to USGS, it was a magnitude 7.4 earthquake. This video shows a traffic light shaking in Taipei.

Japan: Tsunami Warning Issued For Okinawa After Strong Earthquake Hits Taiwan

A strong earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan, 18km south-southeast of Hualien City, on Wednesday morning, April 3. According to USGS, it was an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) urged residents around Okinawa Island, Miyakojima Island, and Yaeyama Island to evacuate immediately, warning of high waves up to 3 meters (9.8 ft).

Taiwan: M7.4 Earthquake Strikes Off Hualien City

A strong earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan, 18km south-southeast of Hualien City, on Wednesday morning, April 3. According to USGS, it was a magnitude 7.4 earthquake. This video shows a traffic light shaking in Taipei.

Taiwan: M7.4 Earthquake Strikes Off Hualien City 3

A strong earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan, 18km south-southeast of Hualien City, on Wednesday morning, April 3. According to USGS, it was a magnitude 7.4 earthquake. This video shows a traffic light shaking in Taipei.

Taiwan: M7.4 Earthquake Strikes Off Hualien City 2

A strong earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan, 18km south-southeast of Hualien City, on Wednesday morning, April 3. According to USGS, it was a magnitude 7.4 earthquake.