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Magnitude 5.2 earthquake in Myanmar, tremors felt in Manipur

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‘More than 16,000 lives lost in over 350 disasters in 2025’: Cred

ISLAMABAD: The year 2025 saw 358 natural hazard-related disasters, resulting in over 16,000 fatalities, affecting 110.2 million people and causing $169.68 billion in economic losses, according to Emergency Events Database maintained by the Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters (Cred) at one of the oldest universities in Europe. The Cred at the University of Louvain in Belgium provides data on significant disasters to support research, humanitarian action, evidence-based decision-m...

Something sinister: US views scientists' mystery deaths as national security threat

Something sinister US views scientists mystery deaths as national security threat

5.2 magnitude earthquake jolts Kamjong district of Manipur

Manipur's Kamjong district was jolted by a 5.2 magnitude earthquake early Tuesday morning, with tremors felt across the region. The National Center for Seismology reported the quake occurred at 5:59 am at a depth of 62 km. Fortunately, no casualties or significant damage have been reported. Separately, Uttarakhand experienced a 3.0 magnitude tremor in Pauri Garhwal on Monday evening.

Manipur’s Kamjong hit by 5.2 magnitude earthquake; no damage reported

There were no immediate reports of major damage or casualties at the time of filing this report.| India News

NASA coordinating with relevant agencies in missing scientists probe

NASA said on Monday that it will work with other federal agencies to investigate the deaths and disappearances of 11 nuclear and space scientists, raising concerns in Washington about whether they were targeted for their work."NASA is coordinating and cooperating with the relevant agencies in relation to the missing scientists," NASA spokesperson Bethany Stephens wrote on X. "At this time, nothing related to NASA indicates a national security threat. The agency is committed to transparency and w...

Northern Lights Forecast: Over 20 States Could See Aurora Borealis Wednesday

BreakingBusinessNorthern Lights Forecast: Over 20 States Could See Aurora Borealis WednesdayByAntonio Pequeño IV,Forbes Staff. Pequeño is a breaking news reporter who covers tech and more.Follow AuthorApr 20, 2026, 08:01pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplineNorthern lights observers in 24 states have a shot at seeing the natural phenomenon Monday night, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...

Experience CORTIS’ ‘REDRED’ Vs. ‘GREENGREEN’ Hideout With Airbnb

BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentExperience CORTIS’ ‘REDRED’ Vs. ‘GREENGREEN’ Hideout With AirbnbByLaura Sirikul,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Laura Sirikul is a L.A.-based reporter covering film/TV and music.Follow AuthorApr 20, 2026, 08:00pm EDTAirbnb & CORTIS Seoul HideoutBIGHIT MUSIC / HYBE / AIRBNBStep into CORTIS’ Seoul Hideout with Airbnb Original!Celebrating the release of their new lead single, "REDRED," CORTIS and Ai...

The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough

The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthroughJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBen MorrisTechnology of Business EditorProxima FusionA stellarator has twists and curves to help contain burning plasma"I remember a few people said that the place where Proxima is today was impossible," says Francesco Sciortino, the co-founder and CEO of Proxima Fusion.Being accused of attempting the impossible is not unusual for the scientists and engineers working on nuclear...

Turning point? Clean energy met 100% of world’s new power needs in 2025: report

As the US-Israel war on Iran raises global concerns about energy security, a new report has found that the clean power sector is rapidly gaining ground and emerging as a solution for nations looking to reduce their reliance on oil and gas imports. The world passed a significant turning point in 2025 as clean power generation rose faster than global demand for electricity, preventing an increase in fossil fuel generation, according to the study by London-based energy think tank Ember released on....

Bill Nye slams White House's proposed NASA cuts as "tone-deaf" in wake of Artemis II mission

Fresh off the successful Artemis II mission, the White House is looking to make a 23% cut to NASA's budget. Bill Nye joins "The Takeout" to discuss.

FBI will look for connections to deaths and disappearances of scientists

The FBI said Monday that it would lead an effort to hunt for any possible connections between the seemingly unrelated deaths or disappearances of at least 10 scientists and government workers over the past few years

Gunman at Mexico's Teotihuacán pyramids kills Canadian woman, injures others

MexicoGunman at Mexico's Teotihuacán pyramids kills Canadian woman, injures others Teotihuacán is a popular tourist ​and archaeological site ​outside of Mexico City; officials said they will maintain security in the area as they investigate the incident.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Police officers work on the Pyramid of the Moon at the Teotihuacán archaeological zone following a shooting in Teotihuacán, State of Mexico, on Monday.Valentina Alpide / AFP - Getty ImagesS...

Uranium fever: Where is Iran’s stockpile and who could get it?

The fate of the Iranian nuclear program and its highly enriched uranium inventory remain the key obstacles in negotiations with the US Washington and Tehran remain deadlocked over Iran’s nuclear program and its stockpile of highly enriched uranium. Iran has insisted that continuing its nuclear program is its sovereign right, while the US maintains that the program must be abandoned for good and the uranium surrendered. RT looks into the status of Iran’s uranium stockpile...

Psychedelic drug developers rally after Trump orders FDA to expedite reviews

HealthInternationalPsychedelic drug developers rally after Trump orders FDA to expedite reviewsBy Reuters -Apr 21, 2026Shares of psychedelic drug developers rose on Monday after US President ​Donald Trump signed an executive order directing health regulators to speed up reviews ‌of psychedelic treatments and increased federal funding for their research. Shares of AtaiBeckley  jumped 28% in morning trading, while Compass Pathways climbed 37%, Enveric BioSciences surged 140% and GH Research rose 2...

Iraq reopens key border crossing with Syria after 13 years

Iraq revives key Syria trade route, boosts regional linksDubai: Iraq reopened a strategic border crossing with Syria on Monday, restoring a key trade and transit route that had been closed for more than a decade following the rise of ISIS.The Rabia crossing, located in Iraq’s north-western Nineveh province and known as Al Yarubiyah on the Syrian side, resumed operations after nearly 13 years of closure, officials said at the site, according to AFP. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download...

See video of Earthset that an Artemis II astronaut filmed on his iPhone while circling the moon

SpaceSee video of Earthset that an Artemis II astronaut filmed on his iPhone while circling the moon"Like watching sunset at the beach from the most foreign seat in the cosmos," Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman wrote about the video.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleReid Wiseman captures view of Earthset during Artemis II mission00:46Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 20, 2026, 1:32 PM EDTBy Denise ChowIt’s a view that only a ha...

'रोबोट को खून नहीं निकलता', साइंस और एक्सपेरिमेंट की बदौलत यूक्रेन कैसे बदल रहा है बैटलफील्ड?

FAA orders investigation into Blue Origin’s New Glenn mishap

The Federal Aviation Administration has instructed Blue Origin to perform an investigation into the apparent failure of the upper stage of its New Glenn rocket on Sunday, according to the Orlando Sentinel. That means the company won’t be able to fly New Glenn again until it completes the probe. That could put a damper on Blue Origin’s ambitions to launch as many as 12 more New Glenn missions this year, depending on how long the investigation lasts. The company has not issued a statem...

Salmon are being 'driven wild' by cocaine pollution, new study finds

Salmon are being 'driven wild' by cocaine pollution, new study findsDrug-crazed salmon are swimming twice as far and spreading out into new areas after being exposed to cocaine pollution from humans, a worrying new study has revealedNewsBenedict Tetzlaff-Deas News Reporter and Stephen Beech16:00, 20 Apr 2026Updated 16:04, 20 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesA new study has revealed the impact of cocaine pollution on salmon behaviour (file photo)(Image: Jörgen Wiklund / SWNS)Cocaine pollution from...