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Families in Nepal have held symbolic funerals for relatives still missing after the catastrophic late-August flood, hoping to bring their spirits peace. Authorities are preserving DNA samples and recording identifying details to match recovered remains with the missing. The flash flood killed over 1,200 people and left about 4,750 missing.
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off Indonesia's Flores Island on Tuesday, killing at least two people and triggering a tsunami warning for coastal areas. Authorities urged residents to evacuate to higher ground as aftershocks rattled the region.
More than 72 hours after a powerful twin earthquake hit Venezuela, a few survivors were still being pulled from rubble, but hopes of finding many more are fading fast. At least 33 people have been rescued over the weekend, while 1,430 are confirmed dead and over 50,000 missing.
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 25, killing 235 people and injuring over 4,300. Nations across the Americas and beyond have pledged rescue teams, medical aid, and financial support, though sanctions complicate relief efforts.
A 5.7-magnitude earthquake shook western Japan on May 2, 2026, causing strong tremors but no tsunami warning. Initial reports indicate no major damage or casualties, and authorities are monitoring for aftershocks.
