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rescue-efforts

Archipelago 10 months ago

Rescue teams search for 19 people after landslide at gold mine in Papua

Torrential rain triggered a landslide late on Friday in a small-scale mine run by local residents in the Arfak mountains in West Papua province, said Abdul Muhari, the spokesperson of the National Disaster Mitigation Agency.

Asia & Pacific 2 years ago

Japan quake toll rises to 62 as weather hampers rescuers

The 7.5-magnitude quake on January 1 that rattled Ishikawa prefecture on the main island of Honshu triggered tsunami waves more than a metre high, sparked a major fire and tore apart roads.

Middle East and Africa 2 years ago

Gaza rescue workers scared and exhausted under Israel's air strikes

Explosions from air strikes echo every few minutes - killing more than 1,500 people in Gaza so far including hundreds of children, local health authorities say.

Middle East and Africa 2 years ago

Rescue teams comb for survivors as Morocco quake kills over 1,000

The 6.8-magnitude quake struck late Friday in a mountainous area 72 kilometers southwest of tourist hotspot Marrakesh, the USGS reported, causing more than 1,000 people died according to an estimate from authorities.

Archipelago 2 years ago

PREMIUM
TNI ‘combat ready’ after deadly shoot-out in Papua

Commander to deploy fresh soldiers after one killed, five wounded, four declared missing.

Lifestyle 4 years ago

PREMIUM
Celeng Rescue: Meet the volunteers who recover the dead after disasters

Following a “calling of the soul”, some Indonesians have dedicated their lives to recovering the bodies of disaster victims – a job that takes compassion and skill.

National 4 years ago

Salvage effort under way for KRI Nanggala that sank with dozens aboard

Warships, planes and hundreds of military personnel had led a frantic search for the submarine since it disappeared this week during training exercises, hoping for a miracle rescue before its known oxygen reserves ran out.

World 5 years ago

'Urgent deployment' of rescuers to Beirut: EU

The European Union said Wednesday it would rush rescuers, search dogs and equipment to Beirut to look for any survivors trapped in rubble after the massive blast that struck the city.

Business 5 years ago

LPS ‘ready’ to aid banks in liquidity troubles

Banks with liquidity issues can now file requests for fund placement with the OJK and will be eligible for funds if their stakeholders cannot solve the liquidity crunch.

World 5 years ago

Japan rescuers battle to reach thousands trapped by floods

Japanese emergency services and troops were scrambling on Thursday to reach thousands of homes cut off by devastating flooding and landslides that have killed dozens and caused widespread damage.

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