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World 25 Mar 2025 | 06:23 PM

Slovakia declares state of emergency over foot-and-mouth disease outbreak

BRATISLAVA, March 25 (Xinhua) -- The Slovak government declared a state of emergency on Tuesday following the confirmation of additional cases of foot-and-mouth disease -- the first such outbreak in the country in 50 years.

World 18 Mar 2025 | 06:31 PM

Nigeria declares state of emergency in Rivers State over pipeline vandalism

ABUJA (Reuters) -Nigerian President Bola Tinubu declared a state of emergency on Tuesday in oil-producing Rivers State and suspended the state governor, his deputy and all lawmakers.

World 26 Mar 2025 | 06:20 PM

Bolivia declares national emergency as flooding displaces thousands

LA PAZ, March 26 (Xinhua) -- Bolivia declared a national emergency on Wednesday as weeks of torrential rains and flooding have left dozens dead and affected more than 378,000 families across the country.

Nation 22 Mar 2025 | 07:21 AM

Selangor first state to launch food warehouse, strengthen supply security system

PORT KLANG: Selangor is the first state in the country to have a food warehouse, or Selangor Food Warehouse (GMS), in its bid to strengthen the carbohydrate and protein supply security system, especially during unforeseen emergencies.

World 27 Feb 2025 | 09:37 PM

164 more districts in Peru in state of emergency due to torrential rains

LIMA, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- Peru declared a 60-day state of emergency in another 164 districts in the capital Lima and other parts of the country due to torrential rains that have wreaked havoc in recent months, according to Thursday's edition of the government gazette "El Peruano."

Nation 18 Mar 2025 | 01:24 PM

Flight MH720 lands safely at KLIA after declaring emergency midflight from Jakarta

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia Airlines Flight MH720 from Jakarta to Kuala Lumpur carrying 114 passengers landed safely at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) this evening after declaring an emergency during mid-flight.

World 17 Mar 2025 | 11:58 PM

Peru declares emergency as crime wave grips capital, singer shot dead

LIMA (Reuters) -Peru's government declared on Monday a state of emergency in the capital Lima while it also deployed soldiers to the streets to help quell a recent surge of violence that claimed the life of a popular singer.

World 19 Feb 2025 | 09:36 PM

Sao Paulo state declares health emergency over dengue outbreak

SAO PAULO, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- The Brazilian state of Sao Paulo declared a health emergency Wednesday as dengue cases surge, allowing authorities to accelerate financial and medical response efforts.

Myanmar 28 Mar 2025 | 11:00 PM

Fear and panic in South-East Asia

A powerful earthquake rocked South-East Asia yesterday, killing several people, bringing down a skyscraper under construction in Bangkok and toppling buildings in neighbouring Myanmar, where the ruling junta declared a state of emergency in some areas.

World 7 Feb 2025 | 04:43 PM

Greek PM urges calm as state of emergency declared on Santorini island

ATHENS, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- During his visit to Santorini on Friday, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis urged the residents to remain calm in the face of a series of earthquakes that had shaken the island since last week.

World 28 Mar 2025 | 02:52 PM

World Court to hear Sudan genocide case against United Arab Emirates

THE HAGUE - The World Court said on Friday it would hear a case brought by Sudan demanding emergency measures against the United Arab Emirates and accusing the Gulf state of violating obligations under the Genocide Convention by arming paramilitary forces.

Thailand 28 Mar 2025 | 10:43 AM

Three confirmed dead in Bangkok high-rise collapse, 90 people still missing ; powerful earthquake rocks Thailand and Myanmar

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked Thailand and neighboring Myanmar midday on Friday, killing at least three people in Bangkok and burying dozens when a high-rise building under construction collapsed, and prompting Myanmar to declare a widespread state of emergency.

Nation 28 Mar 2025 | 11:00 PM

Bangkok embassy sealed

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian embassy in Bangkok has been temporarily sealed pending a safety assessment, says Wisma Putra.

Myanmar 31 Jan 2025 | 11:00 PM

State of emergency extended again

The military government announced another six-month extension of its mandate to rule in preparation for elections it has said will be held this year, as the country enters its fifth year of crisis.

World 6 Mar 2025 | 10:14 AM

UN releases emergency aid reserves after 'brutal' cuts from donors

GENEVA (Reuters) - The United Nations has released $110 million from an emergency fund to help neglected crises around the world, including Sudan, after donors like the United States ordered major cuts.

World 31 Jan 2025 | 07:29 AM

Myanmar junta extends state of emergency to support election preparations

(Reuters) - Myanmar's ruling military has extended a state of emergency for another six months, state media reported on Friday, a day ahead of the four-year anniversary of a coup that plunged the country into chaos after a decade of tentative democracy. 

World 2 Mar 2025 | 11:30 AM

Cargo plane makes emergency landing at New Jersey airport after bird strike, engine fire

NEW YORK, United States (AP): A FedEx cargo plane made an emergency landing at a busy New Jersey airport on Saturday after a bird strike caused an engine fire that could be seen in the morning sky on Saturday (March 1).

Cambodia 29 Mar 2025 | 01:11 PM

Cambodian PM Hun Manet expresses shock and sadness over earthquake tragedies in Myanmar and Thailand

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet expressed his condolences to the governments of Thailand and Myanmar following earthquakes that struck both countries Friday (March 28).

Thailand 30 Mar 2025 | 07:16 AM

Bangkok earthquake aftermath: Death toll rises to 17, rescue efforts continue

BANGKOK: (Bernama) The death toll in the Thai capital, Bangkok, following Friday's (March 28) powerful earthquake in Myanmar has risen to 17, with another 32 people injured and more than 70 still missing.

Myanmar 29 Mar 2025 | 04:50 AM

Rescuers dig for survivors after huge quake hits Myanmar, Thailand as toll rises

NAYPYIDAW, (Myanmar): Rescuers dug through the rubble of collapsed buildings on Saturday (March 29) in a desperate search for survivors after a huge earthquake hit Myanmar and Thailand, killing more than 150 people.

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