A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Port Vila, Vanuatu’s capital, on Tuesday, causing significant damage and killing at least one person. Emergency efforts are underway as buildings collapse, roads are blocked, and communications are disrupted.
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck Port Vila, Vanuatu’s capital, on Tuesday, causing widespread destruction.
The tremor has claimed at least one life, and many others have been injured as buildings collapsed throughout the city.
Emergency responders are working around the clock to assist the injured, though landslides have obstructed key roads, including the route to the international shipping terminal.
Several foreign embassies, including those of the U.S., New Zealand, and the U.K., are also reported to have suffered substantial damage.
Power and communication outages have complicated rescue efforts, making it difficult to fully assess the scope of the disaster. Aftershocks have been reported, adding to the uncertainty and urging residents to remain cautious.
Authorities are continuing their efforts to manage the crisis and provide assistance to those affected.
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Kirill Dmitriev, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s investment envoy, is visiting Washington this week for talks with members of the Trump administration, sparking fresh speculation over behind-the-scenes diplomacy between Moscow and Washington.
A Russian drone strike hit residential buildings in Kharkiv late on Thursday, killing at least two people and injuring 32 others, Ukrainian officials said, as nightly attacks on the country's cities continue to mount.
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