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Disaster Survivors Face Dual Trauma and PTSD Crisis

Exclusive: Survivors of Puerto Rico's earthquakes and Hawaii's Maui wildfires face severe PTSD and mental health crises, with experts warning of long-term psychological devastation.

Bali Flood Disaster: Nine Dead, Australians Trapped

Exclusive report from Bali as catastrophic flooding claims nine lives, leaving Australian holidaymakers stranded amidst devastating landslides and submerged streets. Eyewitness accounts reveal the terror.

Glasgow's migrant crisis: SNP warns of humanitarian disaster

Glasgow's SNP leader issues a stark warning that the city is on the brink of a migrant disaster, unable to cope with a surge in homeless refugees following Labour's hotel crackdown. Exclusive analysis reveals the mounting pressure on Scotland's largest ci

Punjab Farmers Devastated By Worst Floods in 30 Years

Northern India's agricultural heartland faces an unprecedented catastrophe as catastrophic flooding submerges villages and destroys livelihoods, marking the region's worst deluge in three decades.

A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake and relentless aftershocks have devastated western Afghanistan, killing more than 2,400 people and flattening entire villages in one of the deadliest seismic events in the country's recent history.

05/09/2025 03:35

Australia's Climate and Disaster Preparedness Overhaul

Exclusive interview with Federal Emergency Management Minister Kristy McBain on Australia's ambitious new climate targets and the critical reforms to national disaster preparedness.

A devastating third earthquake has hit western Afghanistan, compounding a humanitarian catastrophe as rescue teams struggle to reach remote villages. The death toll is feared to be in the thousands.

04/09/2025 18:02

A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake has struck western Afghanistan, just days after a previous quake devastated the same region. The death toll has soared past 2,000, with rescue efforts hampered by remote terrain and damaged infrastructure.

04/09/2025 16:24

The Taliban government has dramatically revised the death toll from a devastating earthquake in eastern Afghanistan, with thousands feared dead and villages completely destroyed. International aid faces significant logistical and political challenges.

04/09/2025 12:34

Pakistan Floods: 50,000+ Forced to Flee Homes in Punjab

Emergency declared in Pakistan's Punjab province as catastrophic flooding displaces over 50,000 residents. Authorities race against time with rescue operations amid destroyed infrastructure and widespread devastation.

Congo Floods: Over 200 Dead in Catastrophic Landslides

Devastating floods and landslides in eastern Congo have resulted in a tragic loss of life, with scores injured and critical infrastructure destroyed. International aid efforts are mobilising.

Afghanistan Quake Death Toll Hits 900 - Taliban Pleads for Aid

A devastating 6.1 magnitude earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has killed over 900 people, with the Taliban government issuing a rare appeal for international assistance as rescue efforts continue.

Distressing new footage emerges from remote Afghan villages, showing desperate residents using their bare hands to dig for survivors after a devastating 6.3 magnitude earthquake. The Independent reports on the unfolding humanitarian crisis.

02/09/2025 06:02

Sudan Landslide Kills 1,000; One Sole Survivor Found

A devastating landslide has obliterated an entire village in southern Sudan, claiming an estimated 1,000 lives. A lone survivor has been found as rescue efforts face immense challenges in the remote region.

Afghanistan Quake: Over 2,400 Dead, Taliban Plead for Aid

A devastating 6.3 magnitude earthquake strikes western Afghanistan, killing over 2,400 and leaving villages in ruins. The Taliban government appeals for urgent international aid amidst a growing humanitarian catastrophe.

A devastating landslide has obliterated a remote village in Papua New Guinea's Enga province, with local officials reporting over 100 casualties and fears the death toll could rise significantly as rescue efforts continue.

02/09/2025 03:27

Sudan Landslide Death Toll Soars in Darfur Disaster

A catastrophic landslide has devastated a gold mining village in Sudan's Darfur, with local authorities reporting a sharply rising death toll and many more feared buried under rubble.

Taliban's Urgent Plea for International Aid After Disaster

The Taliban government makes a desperate international appeal for assistance as emergency crews battle against time to find survivors buried under the rubble. Exclusive footage reveals the scale of the devastation.

A powerful 6.1 magnitude earthquake has struck eastern Afghanistan, triggering deadly landslides. Rescue teams battle harsh conditions to reach survivors as the death toll is feared to rise.

01/09/2025 23:27

Sudan Landslide Kills Over 1,000, Rebel Group Says

A devastating landslide in Sudan's Darfur region has claimed over 1,000 lives, according to rebel officials. The catastrophe strikes amid ongoing conflict, severely hampering rescue efforts.

Exclusive eyewitness accounts reveal the devastating aftermath of Afghanistan's catastrophic earthquake, with entire villages flattened and desperate rescue efforts underway amid Taliban-led response.

01/09/2025 11:13

Exclusive footage reveals the devastating aftermath of a major earthquake in Afghanistan, with rescue teams battling against time to find survivors amidst collapsed buildings and remote terrain.

01/09/2025 06:47

Afghanistan Earthquake: Helicopter Rescue Footage Emerges

Exclusive footage reveals heroic helicopter evacuations in Afghanistan's devastating earthquake. Latest updates on the rescue efforts and international response.

A catastrophic 6.1 magnitude earthquake has struck eastern Afghanistan, with the death toll feared to be in the hundreds. Rescue efforts are underway amidst treacherous conditions and ongoing aftershocks in one of the deadliest seismic events to hit the r

01/09/2025 02:27

A devastating magnitude 6.1 earthquake has struck the remote Afghanistan-Pakistan border region, claiming hundreds of lives, injuring scores more, and reducing entire villages to rubble. Rescue efforts are hampered by difficult terrain and damaged infrast

01/09/2025 02:18

A powerful shallow earthquake has struck eastern Afghanistan, with state media reporting hundreds of casualties and widespread destruction. Rescue efforts are underway as the region faces a major humanitarian crisis.

01/09/2025 02:19

Pakistan's Punjab hit by worst floods in its history

Exclusive aerial video shows the catastrophic scale of flooding in Pakistan's Punjab province, the worst in its recorded history, with vast landscapes submerged and millions affected.

FEMA's Chilling Katrina Warning: 'Leave or Face Death'

A newly unearthed FEMA memo from the eve of Hurricane Katrina delivers a stark, brutal warning to New Orleans residents: evacuate or face almost certain death, as no government help would be coming. The document reveals the terrifying, unfiltered truth of

AI Reveals Tokyo's Apocalypse if Mount Fuji Erupts

A chilling AI simulation reveals the catastrophic impact a major eruption of Mount Fuji would have on Tokyo and global supply chains, forecasting chaos, ash-covered streets, and economic paralysis.

Shellharbour Flood Disaster: Homes Inundated, Relief Declared

Emergency disaster relief declared for Shellharbour after torrential rain triggers severe flash flooding, causing significant damage to homes and infrastructure along Crooked Creek.