Natural disaster
Lightning strikes kill at least 14 people in Bangladesh during seasonal storms
The deaths were reported from several districts after sudden storms brought heavy rain and intense lightning.
At least 10 injured after tornadoes hit northern Oklahoma, local media reports
Anthony Albanese deploys troops to aid flood-hit Katherine communities
Portugal floods take out major highway, force evacuation of 3,000 residents
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.
Jamaica's Chabad center survives hurricane Melissa, as Rabbi Raskin plans recovery, aid efforts
Hurricane Melissa damaged Chabad in Jamaica, though the synagogue's prayer hall is mostly in "good condition."
