Workplace Accidents Decline on Chinese Mainland During 14th Five-Year Plan
Workplace fatalities on the Chinese mainland fell 28.4% in 2024 vs the last five-year plan, with disaster losses down over 34% thanks to stronger safety measures.
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Afghanistan Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 1,100
Afghanistan’s recent earthquake pushes fatalities to 1,124, injures over 3,250 and destroys more than 8,000 homes.
Afghanistan Quake Leaves 800+ Dead, 2,800 Injured in Remote Regions
A magnitude-6 earthquake in Afghanistan’s mountainous east has killed over 800 and injured nearly 2,800, exposing critical rescue challenges amid harsh terrain and weather.
6.0-Magnitude Earthquake in Eastern Afghanistan Kills 800+
A magnitude-6.0 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday, killing over 800 and injuring nearly 3,000. Thousands are affected as rescue teams search through destroyed homes.
622 Killed, 1,555 Injured in Eastern Afghanistan Quake
Eastern Afghanistan quake kills 622 and injures 1,555 in Kunar and Nangarhar provinces, spurring urgent relief and rescue operations.
Eastern Afghanistan Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 500, Over 1,000 Injured
Death toll from an eastern Afghanistan earthquake rises to 500, with over 1,000 injured, highlighting urgent need for relief amid challenging conditions.
Typhoon Kajiki Strikes Vietnam Coast: Tens of Thousands Evacuated
Typhoon Kajiki drenched Vietnam’s coast with heavy rains and strong winds, forcing tens of thousands to evacuate. Communities now face cleanup and resilience planning.
Chinese mainland Unveils Electric Spider Robot for Rescue and Space Missions
Harbin Institute of Technology in the Chinese mainland unveils an agile, multi-legged Electric Spider robot for disaster relief and planetary exploration with advanced autonomous systems.
M6.1 Quake Strikes Northwestern Türkiye: 1 Dead, 29 Injured as Shockwaves Reach Istanbul
A magnitude-6.1 earthquake rocked northwestern Türkiye’s Balikesir province, collapsing 16 buildings and injuring 29. Shockwaves were felt 200km away in Istanbul as aftershocks hit.
Gansu Flood Response: Yuzhong County Shelters 185 Displaced
Heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Gansu’s Yuzhong County. Rescue operations continue as No. 3 Middle School shelters over 185 residents, with capacity for 300 and meals for 400.