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A video from a hospital in Kumamoto, Japan, shows surgeons protecting a patient during a 7.1 magnitude earthquake. Despite the quake causing significant damage and casualties, the operation was successfully completed.
A video shows the tense situation in an operating room at Kumamoto General Hospital in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, during an earthquake, with the hospital resuming normal operations on the 5th after a temporary suspension of outpatient services.
One week after a major earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan, 38 people have died, including suspected disaster-related deaths. Preventing further casualties, especially among those forced to sleep in cars amid dangerous heat, is an urgent concern.
An animal hospital in Kumamoto, Japan, has opened its doors to both human earthquake survivors and their pets, providing refuge after the recent quake. This initiative allows evacuees to stay with their animals, addressing a critical need for pet-friendly shelters.
Taiwanese President Lai has announced a donation of ¥1 million to Kumamoto, Japan, following an earthquake, with convenience stores and the Red Cross Society in Taiwan also accepting public donations.
Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox expressed concern after a powerful earthquake struck his hometown of Kumamoto, Japan. Kumamoto prefecture was hit by a 6.8-magnitude earthquake on Tuesday afternoon, causing significant damage across the region. Aeon Mall Kumamoto in Kumamoto City, the prefecture's largest city, suffered a partial collapse following an explosion believed to have been triggered by the quake. A smokestack at Japan Paper also collapsed, leaving employees trapped, while sec
A police officer in Kumamoto, Japan, fired a weapon at a suspect accused of obstructing official duties. This incident follows a separate report of an arrest in Berane for an attack on a police officer.
Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism issued a Level 5 flood warning for the Chikugo River near the Tsuetate observation station in Oguni Town, Kumamoto Prefecture, indicating a potential overflow. Residents in Oguni Town and Hita City, Oita Prefecture, are urged to ensure their safety.
A crystal clear soy sauce produced in Kumamoto, Japan, has achieved global popularity, with over 1.6 million bottles sold worldwide.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4 was observed in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, at approximately 8:42 PM local time, prompting warnings for residents in the Amakusa and Ashikita regions.
Surveillance footage from a hospital in Kumamoto, Japan, showing dramatic moments during a 7.1 magnitude earthquake last week, has gone viral online.
A week after a magnitude 7 earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan, authorities are warning of continued aftershocks and urging heatstroke prevention during recovery. Efforts are underway to restore household water pipes by the end of the month, following widespread outages caused by the quake.
Multiple earthquakes were reported across different regions, including a magnitude 5.3 tremor near Suez, Egypt, a magnitude 3 earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan, a 2.5 magnitude quake in Skopje, North Macedonia, and seismic activity in Elbasan, Albania.
Rescuers in Kumamoto, Japan, are battling a 'double disaster' of a major earthquake and cruel 100-degree heat, with displaced people in shelters at risk of heatstroke due to limited air-conditioning.
KUMAMOTO, Japan - Up to 23 people were feared dead on Thursday after a major earthquake in Japan, with four bodies now pulled out from the tangled wreckage of a shopping mall ripped apart by a suspected massive gas explosion.
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan, leading to the collapse of a shopping mall and an explosion, resulting in at least two fatalities and multiple injuries.
An 11-month-old boy was found unconscious in a parked car in Kumamoto City and later confirmed dead, with police investigating the death as suspected heatstroke.
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued an emergency warning for the Aso region in Kumamoto Prefecture, predicting a linear rainband within the next three hours, which could lead to life-threatening landslides and floods.
An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 4.0 and a Shindo 3 intensity occurred in the Chikugo region of Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, with no tsunami expected.
A magnitude 3 earthquake occurred in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, specifically in the Amakusa and Ashikita regions, on March 21st at approximately 3:04 PM.
A decade after deadly tremors, Kumamoto, Japan, successfully minimized deaths from a recent major earthquake through earthquake-resistant buildings and trained local search and rescue teams.
One week after a disaster in Kumamoto, Japan, response efforts are shifting to helping survivors, with concerns rising over heatstroke and blood clots in evacuation centers due to summer heat and shortages.
Following a heat-related death in Kumamoto, Japan, amidst a severe heatwave after an earthquake, experts are urging vigilance for early heatstroke symptoms and advising on prevention, especially for those in temporary shelters or vehicles.
The death toll from the recent earthquake in Japan has risen to 34, with significant damage reported to infrastructure, including nine ports experiencing liquefaction and cracks, and the 400-year-old Kumamoto Castle sustaining damage. The Japanese Red Cross Society has begun accepting donations to aid recovery efforts, while some semiconductor-related businesses are resuming operations.
A strong 7.1-magnitude earthquake has struck Kumamoto, Japan, killing at least a dozen people. All 15 Hong Kong tour groups in the affected Kyushu region have been confirmed safe.
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, causing a house collapse in Uki City where four family members are missing. Experts warn of further strong tremors as the quake hit a long-feared high-risk fault zone.
A memorial service was held for the victims of the 2020 rain disaster in Kumamoto, Japan. The event was attended by bereaved family members, Land Minister Yasushi Kaneko, and Kumamoto Governor Takashi Kimura.
Kumamoto, Japan, has developed a dialect guide in easy English to assist foreign residents in understanding local speech and integrating into the community.
An exhibition showcasing reconstruction efforts after the April 2016 earthquakes has opened in Kumamoto, Japan, featuring a 'One Piece' tie-in and running through May 24.