MLS Power Rankings: Inter Miami, Vancouver Whitecaps Surge After Matchday 31 Most teams have four games to go, and half of the MLS Cup playoff spots have been clinched. Sports Illustrated · 7h ago
Venezuela's Airline Boom Runs on Temporary Terminals — ALTA Says That Window Won't Last Long American, LATAM and ITA are racing into Venezuela before its permanent terminal reopens. 19 airlines, 25% airport capacity—and a warning from ALTA. Latin Times · 8h ago
Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 jolts Pakistan's Balochistan A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck Pakistan’s Balochistan province on Saturday, with its epicentre 48 km northwest of Khuzdar, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department. The tremor originated at a depth of 25 km. Initial reports indicated no loss of life or property. Pakistan lies in an active seismic region. The Economic Times · Oct 17
MLS Predictions: Hell Is Real Derby Headlines Intense Matchday 31 Slate The races for the top spots in the MLS Cup playoffs are coming down to the wire in the final weeks of the season. Sports Illustrated · Oct 17
China’s tourists flock to experience a pretend typhoon as ‘dark tourism’ flourishes The concept of ‘paying to suffer’ soars in popularity, with simulated disasters proving a modern twist on visiting sites of historic tragedies The Guardian - AU · Oct 16
Japan issued a 9.9 magnitude earthquake alert, but ground didn't shake: What happened An "alert" indicating a massive magnitude-9.9 earthquake sent shockwaves of fear across Japan on Friday afternoon. Just eight minutes after its issuance, the Japan Meteorological Agency retracted the warning, which had been triggered by a lesser magnitude-6.9 quake off the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia. Although the alert caused temporary disruptions… The Times of India · Oct 16
Japan issues false 9.9 magnitude earthquake warning after quake in Russia but scientists say megaquakes may never happen On Friday, a powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck near Vilyuchinsk in Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre confirmed the intensity, and thankfully, no tsunami warning was issued. However, Japan mistakenly released a startling warning for a 9.9 magnitude quake shortly after, despite history showing only five quakes of magnitude… The Economic Times · Oct 16
Nepal’s devastating flood exposes the risks of resettling disaster survivors Chheku Lama ran uphill, urging people to flee when floodwaters hit his village, Khalte, in Nepal's Rasuwa district The Independent UK · Oct 16
Strong Quake Hits Kamchatka: M7.0 jolts Russian peninsula; impact details awaited A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck the Kamchatka Peninsula region of Russia on Friday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said, citing seismic data. The Times of India · Oct 16
Heavy rains triggered mudslides in Chile and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean Heavy rain battered Chile’s capital, sweeping away cars and flooding homes; a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama; and Cubans turned to free community pharmacies as medicines grew scarce. This gallery was curated by photojournalist Esteban Felix. The Independent UK · Oct 15
Influencer Gracie Bon Is Criticised for a Photoshoot in Front of Panama Earthquake Ruins Gracie Bon defends her Panama earthquake photos, denies posing among the rubble and explains why she featured herself in the images. International Business Times UK · Oct 14
Plus-Size Model Who Gained Fame Because She Couldn’t Fit In Plane Seats Reignites Controversy With Earthquake Photos Gracie Bon insisted she was trying to help victims of the recent Panama earthquake, but the internet wasn’t buying her explanation. Bored Panda · Oct 14
Gracie Bon Defends Panama Earthquake Rubble Photos After Critics Accuse Her of Staging a Photoshoot Panamanian model Gracie Bon has defended posting posed photographs among earthquake-damaged buildings, saying her visit aimed to help affected families and encourage donations. International Business Times UK · Oct 13
10 Photos of Gracie Bon: Why Her 'Life Is Priceless' Post Amid Panama Earthquake Rubble Sparked Backlash Panamanian influencer Gracie Bon faced criticism after posting photographs from an earthquake-affected area. She said she was highlighting families' needs and had visited to donate resources. International Business Times UK · Oct 13
The Times of India · Oct 13 6.7 magnitude earthquake hits central Mid-Atlantic Ridge A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck the central Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Tuesday at 11:14 am IST, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
The Independent UK · Oct 13 A 6.1 earthquake jolts southern Panama after Friday’s destructive tremors A preliminary magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit southern Panama Monday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or property damage
The Times of India · Oct 12 6.1-magnitude earthquake strikes off Panama On Monday evening, Panama was shaken by a 6.1 magnitude earthquake, closely following a more powerful 7.7 quake that had already wreaked havoc. Homes, roads, and public infrastructure suffered severe damage, especially in Coclé province and Panama City. In response, the government declared a state of emergency to manage relief…
Latin Times · Oct 12 Panama Quake Updates: 9 Bridges Down, Rural South Still Waiting for Ground Relief A 7.7 earthquake damaged nine bridges and over 400 schools in Panama. Three days on, isolated Azuero towns are still waiting for ground relief.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 12 Indonesia looks to mosque loudspeakers to double as earthquake warning systems A five-year trial is assessing whether the loudspeakers used to broadcast the call to prayer can help to warn hard-to-reach territories
Latin Times · Oct 11 Greg Abbott's Silence on Debates Could Cost Him Dearly — A Texas Political Earthquake Is Taking Shape Polls tightening, Abbott skipping debates, and early voting starting Oct. 19 — here's where the Texas governor's race stands today.
Latin Times · Oct 11 Ecuador Is Ready To Deploy Aid for Panama Earthquake Victims — And It Already Knows Exactly How To Do It. Ecuador activated its disaster agency within hours of Panama's 7.7 earthquake, drawing on a Colombia response blueprint that deployed 31 rescuers and 5 engineers.
International Business Times UK · Oct 11 Panama Earthquake: State of Emergency Declared After 7.7 Quake, With More Than 100 Recorded Aftershocks Panama declared a state of emergency after two powerful earthquakes struck within a day, injuring 27 people, damaging infrastructure and isolating communities with landslides and blocked roads
Latin Times · Oct 11 The Financial Aftershock: Panama's 7.7 Quake Threatens to Wipe Out Up to 10% of Economy A 7.7 quake hit Panama's Azuero Peninsula, triggering a USGS Red Alert, 16+ injuries and up to $9.7B in potential economic losses — while the Canal held.
The Independent UK · Oct 10 Unnerved Panamanians sleep in streets as aftershocks rattle quake-hit towns Residents in rural Panama are dealing with aftershocks following two powerful earthquakes that hit the country on Friday
The Times of India · Oct 10 Another 5.5 magnitude earthquake strikes Panama after twin quakes A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck the Panama region following powerful twin earthquakes that shook the country’s southern coast on Friday, triggering evacuations, damaging buildings and prompting tsunami warnings across parts of Central and South America.