Indonesia 7.7 Earthquake Kills 51, Triggers Tsunami in Nusa Tenggara
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Indonesia killed 51 people and triggered tsunami warnings. Rescue operations continue as aftershocks pose risks.
Karnataka Bandh Paralyzes Bangalore as Cauvery Water Dispute With Tamil Nadu Sparks Statewide Shutdown
Karnataka came to a partial standstill on August 13 as a state-wide bandh protested the Cauvery water-sharing dispute with Tamil Nadu. The shutdown lasted from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., affecting transport, commerce, and daily life across the region—though unlike
Orexin Neurons Drive Sustained Motivation, Nagoya University Brain Study Finds
Nagoya University researchers found orexin neurons in the hypothalamus control sustained motivation and goal-directed effort, pointing to new treatment routes for depression and addiction.
Tokyo Gas Secures 20-Year Offtake Agreement for 49.7MW Fukushima Battery Storage
Tokyo Gas signs long-term offtake agreement for 49.7MW battery storage in Fukushima Prefecture developed by HEXA Energy Services. Commercial operation planned for FY2029. Japan's
Super Typhoon Dolphin 2026: Category 5 Storm Threatens Philippines, Japan and Taiwan
Super Typhoon Dolphin has reached Category 5 intensity over the western Pacific Ocean, threatening the Philippines, Taiwan and Japan with extreme winds and storm surge.
Karmactive Team
Broad Peak Avalanche: 10 Climbers Including Nirmal Purja Missing, 4 Bodies Found
Search and rescue operations are underway for ten international climbers led by renowned Nepal-born mountaineer Nirmal Purja, who went missing on Broad Peak in Pakistan’s Karakoram Range after an avalanche struck around
Tejal Somvanshi
India Bans Merchant Ships From Strait of Hormuz After 46 Attacks and Multiple Seafarer Deaths
India bans merchant shipping through Strait of Hormuz July 23, 2026, after 46 attacks since Feb 28. 14 seafarers killed across multiple nationalities.
Sonali Tiwary
Japan Earthquake 2026: 13 Dead, 400+ Tremors Rock Kumamoto After 7.1 Magnitude Strike
Japan earthquake kills 13, triggers 400+ aftershocks in Kumamoto. 31,800 displaced; AEON Mall collapses. Full recovery update.
Govind Tekale
Japan’s Viral Monkey Punch Turns One—and Gets 2,500 Birthday Cards
Punch, the orphaned Japanese macaque who went viral clinging to a plush toy, turned one at Ichikawa City Zoo and received over 2,500 birthday cards from global fans.
“Strongest in 6 Years”: 7.4 Quake Hits Indonesia’s Molucca Sea, 48 Aftershocks, 1 Dead, Tsunami Alert Lifted
Ternate Earthquake April 2026 – Molucca Sea 7.4 Magnitude | KarmActive Breaking — Natural Disasters · April 2, 2026 · 05:48 WIB 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Molucca Sea Near Ternate, Indonesia One fatality
Dubai Ranked #4 Most Polluted Globally As AQI Hits 190+ In 2025 Smog Spike
Dubai’s Air Quality Crisis: What You Need to Know Dubai’s Air Quality Crisis: December 2025 On December 2–3, 2025, IQAir listed Dubai among the world’s most polluted major cities, ranked 4th on
Gaza 61.5M Tonnes Of Debris And Contamination — UNEP Says “Recovery Could Take Decades”
Gaza’s Environmental Catastrophe: A Two-Year Crisis Environmental Crisis Gaza Buried Under 61 Million Tonnes of Toxic Debris Two years of conflict have created an unprecedented environmental and humanitarian disaster affecting water, soil,
6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan’s Iwate Coast; JMA Warns ‘Possible Stronger Aftershocks’ Ahead
Japan Earthquake Iwate M6.9: Tsunami Advisory Lifted – November 9, 2025 ⚠️ Natural Disaster Alert Strong Earthquake Strikes Off Iwate, Japan A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit off Japan’s northeastern coast on November
US Maldives Travel Advisory: “Exercise Increased Caution” as “may attack” warning hits tourist hubs and remote islands
Travel Advisory US Updates Maldives Travel Advisory (Oct 7, 2025) Level 2: “Exercise increased caution” due to terrorism. Summary notes that attacks may occur with little or no warning and may target