A Vietnamese vessel sank in bad weather; 45 survivors rescued with Chinese assistance via ships and helicopters, search ongoing for others.
Snake robots from Carnegie Mellon University aided international search and rescue efforts in Venezuela after a double earthquake killed over 5,000 people. The modular robots navigated rubble, extending visual reach for rescuers, though no survivors were found by the snakebots.
A Czech hiker, initially drawn to Taiwan's mountains, became a renowned search and rescue expert after successfully locating a missing man following a typhoon. He details his methods, the emotional challenges of finding both survivors and deceased individuals, and the profound sense of purpose his work provides to families seeking answers.
West Virginia deployed about 500 National Guard members after torrential rain caused flash floods, prompting Governor Patrick Morrisey to declare a state of emergency. Emergency crews are conducting search and rescue operations, with concerns about potential fatalities and widespread power outages.
Dozens are feared dead after the MV Barima ferry, carrying 133 people, capsized off Guyana's coast. While 67 were rescued, a search continues. The captain and crew tested positive for marijuana, and an investigation into potential wrongdoing by police, defense, and maritime officials has been launched.
A truck fell into the Ganga river in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, after breaking bridge railings on Sunday. At least three people are feared drowned, and one person was injured. Search and rescue operations are ongoing.
Russia's CARS has debuted the Delta-T-M drone at Innoprom-2026. Designed for mass production, it uses a turbojet engine, reaches 400 km/h, and features advanced imaging for perimeter monitoring, leak detection, and search/rescue.
Venezuela's earthquake death toll climbs to 1,430 with nearly 4,000 injured. EU and US teams, including Spain, Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, France, and the US, deploy rescue forces amid widespread destruction.
Following two deadly earthquakes in Venezuela, rescue workers from the EU and US are actively searching for survivors. Over 520 EU rescuers and teams from Spain, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, and France have been deployed, alongside US teams from California and Virginia.
British specialist search and rescue teams, including 68 personnel, sniffer dogs, and drones, have been deployed to Venezuela following two massive earthquakes. The UK government also announced £2m in humanitarian funding as the death toll nears 1,000 and tens of thousands are displaced.
The death toll from twin earthquakes in Venezuela has reached 920, with hundreds still missing. International rescue teams are en route, while the opposition has launched a website tracking over 58,000 unaccounted for.
Venezuela's interim president vows to save lives as the earthquake death toll nears 1,000, but frustration grows over the government's slow response. International aid arrives as critics highlight the country's unpreparedness due to years of economic misrule.
Venezuela's death toll from Wednesday's twin earthquakes has reached 589, with 2,980 injured. International search and rescue teams from over 17 countries are deploying. A significant discrepancy exists in missing persons counts, with the opposition reporting over 58,000 compared to the government's 150.
A man hiking on Lantau Peak was injured by lightning amid rapidly changing rainstorm warnings in Hong Kong, which led to the suspension of afternoon classes across the city.
The US Southern Command has sent warships, including the USS Fort Lauderdale and USS Billings, along with transport aircraft, to aid Venezuela's post-earthquake relief efforts. The deployment aims to support damage assessment, search and rescue, and critical assistance delivery.
Two powerful earthquakes, magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, struck Venezuela's northern coast, reducing buildings to rubble and leaving thousands feared dead. The Simón Bolívar international airport and coastal cities like La Guaira sustained severe damage. International rescue teams are being deployed.
An explosion and fire at Qatar's Barzan gas supply facility in Ras Laffan industrial area injured at least 54 people, with 18 still unaccounted for. The blast occurred while workers attempted to resume operations after a previous Iranian attack during the war.
Head of a Taiwanese sea search-and-rescue group urges joint maritime emergency drills with China. The Taiwan Strait is a high-risk zone, and cooperation stopped in 2016.
The head of a Taiwanese sea search-and-rescue group urged Beijing and Taipei to resume cooperation on maritime emergencies. Joint drills ceased in 2016, impacting safety in the busy Taiwan Strait.
The Indian Embassy in Oman is coordinating search and rescue operations for the Indian-flagged vessel Virat 1, which reportedly has 14 Indian crew members aboard. The nature of the incident and the crew's condition are currently unknown, amid broader concerns for Indian seafarers in the region.
The Indian Embassy in Oman is coordinating search and rescue operations for the Indian-flagged vessel Virat 1, which reportedly has 14 Indian crew members. The nature of the incident and the crew's condition are currently unknown, amid broader concerns for Indian seafarers in the region.
The Indian Embassy in Oman is coordinating search and rescue operations for the Indian-flagged vessel Virat 1, which reportedly has 14 Indian crew members. The nature of the incident and the crew's condition are currently unknown, amid broader concerns for Indian seafarers in the region.
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake in the Philippines has killed at least 55 people, with rescuers recovering bodies from collapsed buildings. The disaster has displaced over 45,000, injured 1,120, and damaged infrastructure, including schools and commercial buildings. Mental health support and aid are being provided as the region braces for potential weather complications.
Iran plans to introduce a toll system for services provided to vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, not just for passage. Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stated these charges are for navigation, search and rescue, security, and environmental cleanup, citing the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.
