Natural disaster

Nepal urges villagers to evacuate after flood triggered by landslide, no casualties, five missing

National disaster authorities alerted people living along the river in the Gorkha, Tanahun, Chitwan, East Nawalparasi and West Nawalparasi districts about the flood.

People walk past damaged houses following deadly flash floods and a mudslide in Devighat, Nuwakot district, Nepal, September 21, 2026.
This view shows a collapsed building and damaged cars after a 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck the country, in Penonome, Panama, on October 9, 2026.

Israeli expat recounts destruction, home collapse in magnitude 7.7 Panama earthquake

A preliminary team from Israel's humanitarian assistance delegation arrived in Venezuela, July 1, 2026.

‘Heal the world’: Jews’ sense of obligation to aid wherever disasters strike – opinion

A flooded road following a flash flood in Galchhi in the Dhading district, Nepal, August 26, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone.

Over 90 dead, thousands missing after monsoon causes catastrophic flooding in India, Nepal, Myanmar


At least 12 killed, 23 missing as over 100 firefighters battle wildfires raging in southern Spain

Spaish Presidency, Health, and Emergencies Minister Antonio Sanz called the fire "the most devastating fire to date in our region" and described the situation as an "unprecedented tragedy".

Smoke rises during a wildfire near Azuebar, Spain July 6, 2026.

Venezuela earthquakes death toll rises to 3,889 as health risks mount

Two earthquakes, one of magnitude 7.2 and the other of magnitude 7.5, struck the country’s capital, Caracas, nearby coastal La Guaira, and their surroundings on June 24. 

Rescuers search through debris, in the aftermath of the June 24 earthquakes in Caraballeda, La Guaira state, Venezuela, July 9, 2026.

Israel’s humanitarian mission to Venezuela reflects its national character - editorial

As Venezuela recovers from devastating earthquakes, Israel’s rescue mission reflects the values that have long defined the Jewish state.

A Venezuelan flag flutters near a damaged building, in the aftermath of the deadly June 24 earthquakes, in La Guaira, Venezuela, July 6, 2026.

At least 21 killed in landslide in China's Gansu province as rescue efforts end, Xinhua says

The landslide hit a valley in Tanchang County, China, early on Tuesday morning, trapping 33 people, most of whom are temporary laborers from nearby villages.

This picture shows a flood-affected area after heavy rains in Duyun, in China's southwestern Guizhou province on May 19, 2026.

Landslide buries 33 people, 16 remain trapped in Gansu, China as tornadoes, typhoons hit

Local authorities are making every effort to rescue those affected in a village in Tanchang county, state-run Xinhua news agency reported. The cause of the landslide remains unclear.

Paramilitary police officers evacuate residents in a rubber dinghy through a flooded area after rainfall brought by typhoon Maysak, in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China July 6, 2026.

WATCH: Israel's rescue delegation returns home after week of intense aid operations in Venezuela

Since arriving, the delegation has worked alongside local forces on the ground to locate and rescue survivors and provide humanitarian aid where possible.

Israel's rescue delegation deplayed to Venezuela to aid in the aftermath of twin earthquakes set to return to Israel, July 6, 2026.

Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises to over 3,000 as nation marks its 215th independence day

Earlier in the day, Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez defended the government's actions following the quakes amid growing frustration over what many have called a delayed and inadequate response.

A man sits near a destroyed building in Macuto, Vargas state, Venezuela, on July 5, 2026.

Israel dispatches humanitarian mission to Venezuela despite frozen relations

“It must be understood that security coordination with a country with which we have no ties, where we have no embassy and no logistical or diplomatic rear base, is far more difficult," Magen said.

Emergency services work at the site of a collapsed building following earthquakes that hit the country, in Caracas, Venezuela, June 26, 2026.

In aftermath of Venezuela earthquake, Health Ministry conducts drill to boost preparedness

“Preparing for an earthquake is one of the most complex challenges facing the health system," said Health Ministry Director General Moshe Bar Siman Tov.

Israeli security and rescue forces take part in an earthquake drill at Ziv Medical Center, Safed, northern Israel, December 23, 2025; illustrative.

IDF Home Front Command, Foreign Ministry, sending delegation to Venezuela to aid in quake recovery

Ambassador Yoed Magen, who grew up in Venezuela, will lead the Foreign Ministry’s activities, while Home Front Command Chief of Staff Brig.-Gen. Elad Edri will command the IDF delegation.

Members of the French 7th Civil Security Training and Intervention Regiment make a recognition in a damaged building in Catia La Mar, La Guaira state, Venezuela, on June 29, 2026.