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Japan PM cancels central Asia trip over 'megaquake' warning
A powerful earthquake struck off southern Japan on Thursday, raising concern over possible major quakes as early as this week.
Powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake in Japan triggers tsunami warning
Japan, located within the Pacific "ring of fire," is considered one of the most earthquake-prone regions globally.
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Buildings crumple as Taiwan rocked by strongest earthquake in 25 years
Taiwan’s earthquake monitoring agency said it was a 7.2 magnitude quake.
WATCH: Warehouse in Taipei crumbles after earthquake
There were no immediate reports of deaths or injuries. Train service was suspended across the island of 23 million people.
Radioactive water leak found at Fukushima power plant
Workers at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant discovered a problem with the outdoor vent of a filtering device.
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A passenger plane has crashed in flames in Tokyo after colliding with an aircraft taking aid to the earthquake-hit west coast.
Japan earthquake death toll rises to 55, government says
Dozens of people have been hospitalised and rescue operations are still underway as authorities warn more quakes could be on the way.
Japan lowers tsunami warning but advises against returning home
Japan dropped its highest-level tsunami alert, issued following a series of major earthquakes on Monday, but told residents of coastal areas not to return to their homes as deadly waves could still come.
Earthquake sends New Caledonia residents scrambling to higher ground
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake some 300km off the coast of New Caledonia triggered a tsunami warning as local residents ran for safety.
Tsunami alert after powerful earthquake hits near Tonga
The tremor struck at a depth of 10 km and around 200 kilometres southeast of the Pacific archipelago.
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Australia and New Zealand deliver aid to Tonga after volcano eruption
Tackling a lack of clean water is a priority because supplies have been disrupted by layers of volcanic ash and salt water.
First aid flights arrive in Tonga after big volcano eruption
The first flights carrying fresh water and other aid to Tonga finally arrived on Thursday after the Pacific nation’s main airport runway was cleared of ash left by a huge volcanic eruption.
Volcanic eruption and tsunami an 'unprecedented disaster', Tonga says
The government of Tonga called the underwater volcanic eruption on Saturday an "unprecedented disaster", resulting in the deaths of at least three people.
British victim of Tonga tsunami dedicated her life to rescuing dogs
Friends have paid tribute to Angela Glover as a "shining star" who found "a more fulfilling way of life" in the south Pacific.
Volcanic ash delays aid to Tonga as scale of damage emerges
New Zealand's military is sending much-needed drinking water and other supplies, but said the ash on the runway will delay the flight at least a day.