Rescue Efforts

Rescue efforts continue to pull out 8 men trapped in Indian tunnel

Clock is ticking for the eight men trapped in a collapsed tunnel in India as rescue efforts continue for the fourth day. At least eleven state and federal agencies are involved - and have roped in advanced SONAR and drone systems to locate the men. Ishan Garg tells us more.

26 February, 2025 58

World

Challenges persist to rescue man trapped in sinkhole near Tokyo

Hopes are fading of rescuing a truck driver who has been trapped in a sinkhole near Tokyo for days. Worsening ground conditions have complicated rescue operations. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Tokyo.

31 January, 2025 50

World

Several feared dead and scores injured at Kumbh Mela in India

Several people are feared dead and at least 30 injured after a crowd rush at the Kumbh Mela. The Hindu gathering is touted to be the biggest in the world ever, with close to 100 million estimatedly attending the event this week. The festival takes place at the confluence of the three holy rivers in Hinduism. Ishan Garg has the latest from New Delhi.

29 January, 2025 50

South Africa

118 Illegal Miners Rescued in South Africa’s Stillfontein

South Africa's National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure has rescued 118 illegal miners in Stilfontein, North West, as of yesterday, with 36 confirmed dead. Rescue efforts are ongoing using a specialist-operated cage. Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe stated that 82 arrests have been made for illegal mining, trespassing, and immigration violations.

15 January, 2025 46

South Africa

South Africa’s Stilfontein Mining Crisis Deemed Humanitarian Disaster by GOOD party

The GOOD Party in S.A says the Stilfontein mining crisis in North West is a humanitarian disaster requiring urgent government intervention. The party accuses the government of violating constitutional rights by blocking rescue efforts and failing to address the socio-economic issues driving illegal mining. GOOD secretary-general Brett Herron, warns it become one of South Africa’s worst humanitarian failures:

9 January, 2025 42

World

Rescue efforts under way after earthquake in Tibet

The search for survivors entered a second day on Wednesday after a strong earthquake killed at least 126 people and damaged more than 3,000 buildings in a remote part of the Chinese region of Tibet, near Everest. Another 188 people were injured after the earthquake hit the foothills of the Himalayas at around 9am local time on Tuesday, according to Chinese state media. Laura Westbrook reports.

8 January, 2025 37

Environment

India landslide toll hits 150 as rain hampers rescue work

By Aishwarya Kumar Relentless downpours and howling winds hampered Wednesday's search for survivors of landslides that struck Indian tea plantations and killed at least 150 people, most believed to be labourers and their families. Days of torrential monsoon rains have battered the southern coastal state of Kerala, with blocked roads into the Wayanad district disaster area complicating relief efforts. With the only bridge connecting the […]

31 July, 2024 31

Health / Medical

93 killed after landslides strike India tea estates

By Aishwarya Kumar Landslides in India triggered by pounding monsoon rains struck tea plantations and killed at least 93 people today, with at least 250 others rescued from mud and debris, officials said. The southern coastal state of Kerala has been battered by torrential downpours, with blocked roads into the disaster area in Wayanad district complicating relief efforts. "93 dead bodies have been found so […]

30 July, 2024 27

Africa

Somalia cafe attack kills nine during Euro final

The death toll from a car bombing at a cafe in Somalia's capital Mogadishu that was packed with football fans watching the the Euro 2024 final has risen to nine, security sources said today. Witnesses described scenes of panic and chaos after the powerful blast late Sunday, with people scrambling for safety and the main entrance to the cafe destroyed by the blaze. Mohamed Yusuf, an official […]

15 July, 2024 16