Natural-Disasters

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Magnitude-7 Earthquake Hits Tibet's Nagqu Region, Killing at Least 16

October 23, 2026 · 3 min read · Global News

A magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck Baqên County in Tibet’s Nagqu region on Thursday night, killing at least 16 people, injuring dozens, collapsing hundreds of homes and cutting power, according to Chinese state media.

Typhoon Champi Shuts Taiwan: Schools and Businesses Close as Evacuations Rise

October 23, 2026 · 3 min read · Global News

Taiwan shut schools, offices and shops as Typhoon Champi approached its northeast coast, with one death reported, hundreds of flights cancelled region-wide and forecasters warning of up to 90 centimetres of rain.