Accidents & Disasters
Five dead as Amazon cargo jet overruns Miami runway, strikes vehicles and erupts in fire
Five people were killed and five others injured when an Amazon Air cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport (MIA) on Sep 6, 2026.
Catastrophic glacial flood sweeps Nepal–Tibet border, killing over 160 and leaving hundreds missing
A glacial collapse in the Himalayas triggered catastrophic flash floods on the Nepal–Tibet border, killing at least 165 and leaving more than 1,300 missing.
Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba ferry disaster becomes country’s deadliest transport tragedy
At least 97 including childre have died after an overloaded government-operated ferry capsized on Lake Kariba.
At least 73 dead as 7.7 quake devastates Flores, Indonesia
The disaster has displaced nearly 60,000 residents, destroyed or damaged more than 19,000 homes, and crippled critical infrastructure.
Colombia earthquake leaves dozens dead as rescue teams search for survivors
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, killing at least 132 people and injuring more than 570, according to the latest official updates.
Japan earthquake toll rises as rescuers race through heat and wreckage in Kumamoto
Japan’s southwestern island of Kyushu is facing a mounting disaster after a powerful earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture.
Twin Earthquakes devastate Northern Venezuela, leaving hundreds dead and thousands injured
Two powerful earthquakes struck northern Venezuela in rapid succession, triggering widespread destruction across Caracas and surrounding areas.
Crans-Montana fire raises questions ahead of 2038 Olympic bid
On January 1, 2026, a catastrophic fire at the Le Constellation bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana killed 40 people and injured 119 others.
Air India Flight 171 crash kills 260 in deadliest aviation disaster of 2020s
Air India Flight 171 crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India, on Jun 12, 2025. It remains one of the deadliest aviation disasters in recent history, killing 260 people.
Powerful Myanmar quake kills thousands, topples buildings across the region
The powerful quake triggered catastrophic damage across Myanmar and sent powerful tremors through Thailand and much of Southeast Asia.
2025 Potomac River Collision
On Jan 29, 2025, a collision between a PSA Airlines regional jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter near Washington, D.C., resulted in 67 fatalities.