Peru opens probe of oil spill blamed on Tonga volcano and tsunami Peruvian prosecutors opened an investigation on Tuesday into a unit of Spanish energy firm Repsol after an oil spill at a local refinery blamed on unusually large waves from the weekend volcano eruption and tsunami in Tonga 10,000 kilometers (6,213 miles) away. World 19 Jan, 2022
Tsunami threat recedes from huge Pacific volcanic eruption The tsunami threat around the Pacific from a huge undersea volcanic eruption began to recede Sunday, while the extent of damage to Tonga remained unclear. World 16 Jan, 2022
Volcano erupts in Pacific, islanders rush to escape tsunami Volcano erupts in Pacific, islanders rush to escape tsunami World 15 Jan, 2022
A life of excellent service Dr Sangya Malla, Superintendent of Nepal Police, has been awarded the 2021 United Nations Woman Police Officer of the Year Award by the United Nations Department of Peace Operations, becoming the first Nepali woman to receive the award. She was presented the award amidst a virtual ceremony on November 9 by the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. Lifestyle 13 Nov, 2021
Volcano erupts near Congolese city of Goma; residents flee Congo's Mount Nyiragongo erupted for the first time in nearly two decades Saturday, turning the night sky a fiery red and sending lava onto a major highway as panicked residents tried to flee Goma, a city of nearly 2 million. World 23 May, 2021
Bodies of man and his slave unearthed from ashes at Pompeii ROME: Skeletal remains of what are believed to have been a rich man and his male slave attempting to escape death from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago have been discovered in Pompeii, officials at the archaeological park in Italy... Women 22 Nov, 2020
Toll rises to 21 from New Zealand volcano eruption SYDNEY: The death toll from last month's volcanic eruption on New Zealand's White Island rose to 21 after another person died in hospital from injuries, police confirmed on Thursday. The name of the deceased will be released after family members... Women 29 Jan, 2020
Toll rises to 20 from New Zealand volcano eruption as two declared dead WELLINGTON: The death toll rose to 20 on Thursday from a volcanic eruption on New Zealand's White Island last month, as two people still missing were officially confirmed dead. The two individuals were Hayden Marshall-Inman of New Zealand and... Women 23 Jan, 2020
Philippine residents retrieve animals, belongings amid threat of volcano eruption AGONCILLO: Thousands of residents under orders to evacuate from a town near the Philippine volcano Taal were allowed to briefly visit homes on Friday to rescue their animals and recover some possessions, taking advantage of what appeared to be waning... Women 17 Jan, 2020
Taiwan's China-friendly presidential hopeful faces backlash in divided south Signs of voter sentiment turning against populist Han Hong Kong concerns ripple through Taiwan's rural hinterland Election seen as vital to push back against China penetration South is traditional stronghold of pro-independence... Women 11 Jan, 2020
UPDATE: New Zealand police says at least five dead in volcano eruption WELLINGTON: At least five people have now been confirmed to have died after a volcano erupted off the east coast of New Zealand's North Island, police confirmed on Monday. New Zealand Deputy Commissioner John Tims said foreigners and New Zealand... Women 09 Dec, 2019
One killed, several injured in New Zealand volcano eruption One of New Zealand's most active volcanoes spews ash plume Many tourists among the affected, PM Ardern says No current signs of escalation, agency GNS says WELLINGTON: At least one person was killed, several injured and others reported... Women 09 Dec, 2019
