A devastating double earthquake has struck Venezuela, sending shockwaves across the nation and causing widespread destruction. According to officials, a 7.2-magnitude foreshock was followed within seconds by a stronger 7.5-magnitude mainshock, intensifying the impact. The powerful tremors led to building collapses and severe damage in multiple neighborhoods of Caracas, leaving residents trapped under rubble as rescue teams rush to the scene.

Venezuela’s President has confirmed that the death toll has now risen to 164, with nearly 1,000 people injured. Emergency services are working around the clock as hospitals struggle to cope with the influx of casualties. Authorities warn that the numbers could rise further as search and rescue operations continue in heavily affected areas.

Search and Rescue Operations Underway After Deadly Earthquake Hits Venezuela 

A group of illegal miners within a closed mine in the North West province of South Africa have been refused access to basic supplies as part of the government's declared campaign against illicit mining, and the government claims it will not assist them.

South Africa Weighs Rescue Mission For Underground Miners

Rains have ravaged parts of Italy more storms and heavy rainfall are expected in the southern part till Tuesday. Over 300 fire department personnel are engaged in the rescue operations. Watch to know more.

Italy Floods: Rescue Operations Underway In Several Areas

A tragic gas explosion in a coal mine in Iran's South Khorasan Province has claimed the lives of at least 51 people and left 20 others injured, according to state media reports. The accident occurred due to a methane gas explosion in blocks B and C of the mine, operated by the Madanjoo company. Authorities are investigating the incident as rescue efforts continue.

Deadly Gas Explosion In Iran's Coal Mine Claims 51 Lives, 22 Trapped

At least 22 students were killed on Friday when a school in central Nigeria collapsed on pupils taking exams, according to an AFP correspondent. Trapped students were heard crying for help under the rubble after the Saint Academy school in Jos North district of Plateau State fell in on classrooms.

Nigeria school collapse: 22 students killed during exam, rescue efforts underway

As many as 39 people have died after a fire broke out in the southeastern province of Jiangxi in China on Wednesday (Jan 24), according to the local government, The fire broke out in the basement of a shopping area in the afternoon, as per officials of the Yushui district of Jiangxi province.

Fire in China’s Jiangxi province kills at least 39, rescue operation underway

The Indian Army rescued more than 800 tourists who were stranded in high altitude areas in eastern Sikkim and the tourists including elderly women and children were stranded in various areas.

Indian Army rescue 800 tourists in Sikkim amid heavy snowfall

Indian rescuers bring out all 41 men who were trapped inside a Himalayan tunnel for 17 days after a marathon operation to free them. The breakthrough came after rat miners were brought in last evening and manually dug the last stretch. Watch this story to know how the workers were successfully pulled out.

Uttarakhand tunnel rescue: All 41 trapped workers successfully rescued, taken for health check-up

Two weeks into the operations that began to rescue 41 trapped workers in a tunnel in India's Uttarakhand, agencies have now decided to use manual tools and hand tunneling methods to reach the workers. After the augur machine that was being used collapsed a team of 11 specialist have been flown in from Delhi for this. Also, with horizontal drilling facing multiple issues, the teams are now resorting to vertical drilling.

Uttarkashi Tunnel rescue operation: Rescuers within 5 metres of reaching 41 trapped workers

Uttarkashi tunnel rescue operation: Drilling work completed, trapped workers to be out soon

Uttarkashi tunnel rescue operation: Drilling work completed, good news expected soon: Chief Minister

Uttarkashi rescue op: Pipe laying work inside tunnel completed; doctors, rescue teams enter tunnel

It's been 2 weeks since a major tunnel collapsed in India's Uttarakhand and the rescue operations continue to pull out 41 workers who remain trapped under the Silkyara tunnel. The administration has been on its to since the 12th of November.

Uttarkashi tunnel rescue: Vertical drilling of tunnel begins to rescue 41 trapped workers

The last phase of the rescue effort has been reached at the Silkyara tunnel collapse site, where 41 workers have been stranded since November 12. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) predicted that by Friday or in the coming hours, the rescue effort would be successful.

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Rescue operation to save trapped workers in the final stage

While speaking exclusively to Wion, tunnelling expert and veteran rescuer at the Uttarkashi site, Arnold Dix sends a heartfelt message to India and the rest of the world.

Uttarakhand Tunnel Rescue: We are dealing with a Himalayan mountain here: Rescuer Arnold Dix

Uttarakhand Tunnel Rescue: All resources being used for rescue operation, drilling to resume soon

The quest to bring 41 trapped workers out of the collapsed Uttarakhand tunnel continues. Rescue workers have resolved all the issues they faced overnight during the final stage of the operation the halted Mission has now resumed after the 48-metre point was reached by the drill.

Uttarakhand tunnel rescue: Only few meters left to be drilled: Experts

Watch the story of how the 12-day ordeal for the 41 men confined in the 4.5-km (3-mile) tunnel in Uttarakhand state since it caved in early on Nov. 12 is about to end. Rescuers in India hope to finish drilling through debris and free 41 men trapped in a highway tunnel in the Himalayan region after a metal obstacle slowed progress.

Uttarkashi tunnel rescue operation in final stage

On 12th November, 41 workers got trapped inside the Silkyara bend - Barkot tunnel in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, after a section of the tunnel collapsed. Although it is not exactly known how the collapse happened, the region is prone to landslides, earthquakes, and floods. The trapped workers are getting food, water, and antidepressants from outside through a six-inch pipeline. Time is running out for the trapped workers as rescuers leave no stone unturned in their efforts to save them. How much longer will the workers have to wait? What lies ahead for them?

How we are rescuing workers trapped in Uttarkashi tunnel

The rescuers have cautiously drilled through debris to reach the 41 trapped workers in the collapsed tunnel in the Indian Himalayas. Ambulances, physicians and chest specialists are among 15 doctors at the site. Watch the story to see how the remaining debris needs to be drilled so that the workers push through a pipe wide enough for them to crawl out. To know more watch this interview with Vaibhav Dange (Policy Expert) and Navin Kumar Bhatnagar ( Former DIG, NDRF).

Uttarkashi rescue operation in final stage, ambulance on standby

A mammoth operation is underway in India's Uttarakhand to rescue the 41 workers trapped in an under construction tunnel. A new six-inch pipe was pushed through the rubble of the collapsed portion and later, audio-visual communication was also established with the trapped workers. International Tunnelling expert, Arnold Dix, expressed confidence that the workers will be pulled out soon. Here's what has happened so far.

Uttarakhand Tunnel Collapse: Tunnel Expert Vows Amid Rescue Op, 'Men Are Coming Home'

11 days after the 41 construction workers were trapped after a tunnel collapsed in Uttarakhand, officials believe that a rescue operation is close to making a critical breakthrough. Robots have joined the rescue operation as an additional 880-millimeter pipe has been pushed through the rubble to free the workers. Molly Gambhir brings you the latest.

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Robots join great Himalayan rescue op | Big Breakthrough Soon? | Gravitas

Fresh efforts are underway in the rescue mission to evacuate the 41 workers trapped inside a collapsed tunnel in India's Uttarakhand. Our latest report looks at the multi-pronged strategy being pursued to save them from this harrowing ordeal.

Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Rescuers drill halfway towards the trapped workers

First visuals of workers trapped inside Uttarakhand's tunnel surface

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