A 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck Papua New Guinea on Sunday (September 11), damaging several buildings, causing landslides to occur and claiming the lives of seven people, and injuring several others.

Seven killed, several injured in Papua New Guinea's 7.6 magnitude earthquake

In pics: Assam floods, more than 500,000 people fled their homes

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan on Monday afternoon, according to the US Geological Survey, with buildings in capital Taipei sent swaying.

6.3-magnitude quake strikes off Taiwan's coast

The water supply in Syria's north northeastern province of Hasakah has been cut off by Turkey due to which lives of around 460,000 people are at risk. Residents are forced to choose between water & food.

Taps run dry in Syria's Hasakah due to water supply cut off by Turkey

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Seven killed, several injured in Papua New Guinea's 7.6 magnitude earthquake

In pics: Assam floods, more than 500,000 people fled their homes

6.3-magnitude quake strikes off Taiwan's coast

Taps run dry in Syria's Hasakah due to water supply cut off by Turkey