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Kumamoto Castle will reopen to visitors this weekend, two weeks after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck southwest Japan. The castle sustained only moderate damage, and authorities have completed safety checks. The reopening is seen as a boost for local tourism recovery.
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake, the strongest in Colombia this century, killed at least 132 people in the west, with extensive damage reported. Rescue teams are working against the clock, with more than 2,700 people reported missing and hundreds injured.
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 132 people and leaving thousands missing. Rescue teams are racing against time to find survivors amid the rubble, with extensive damage reported across several cities and towns.
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 47 and collapsing dozens of buildings. The epicenter was near San Jose del Palmar in Choco, with tremors felt in Bogotá and Ecuador. Rescue efforts are underway amid warnings of aftershocks.
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 20 people and causing significant damage in several cities. The epicenter was near San Jose del Palmar in Choco province, affecting both Colombia and Ecuador, with evacuations ordered in Bogota and other areas.
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, causing at least 20 buildings to collapse in Cali and forcing widespread evacuations. The epicenter was in the Choco region, and rescue efforts are underway with reinforcements from other cities.
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia on [current date] morning, causing building collapses and severe damage in Cali, Pereira, and other areas. Authorities report injuries and significant destruction, with the president heading to the affected region to coordinate response efforts.
The US Embassy in Tokyo confirmed that US Forces Japan airlifted drinking water to earthquake-hit Kumamoto Prefecture, responding to a request from the 'closest ally'. The operation, carried out on August 2, underscores the strong US-Japan alliance and commitment to disaster response.
More than 1,200 relief volunteers have entered Kumamoto Prefecture, the epicenter of the earthquake, since local authorities began accepting them earlier this month. The volunteers are helping with cleanup, home repairs, and support for affected residents, as recovery efforts continue.
