Strong earthquake hits islands off New Zealand; no signs of tsunami
World | June 16, 2019 17:50 ISTThe area where the earthquake hit is called the Kermadec Islands, which is about 800 kilometers (497 miles) northeast of New Zealand’s North Island.
The area where the earthquake hit is called the Kermadec Islands, which is about 800 kilometers (497 miles) northeast of New Zealand’s North Island.
Such an earthquake can be usually felt across great distances and cause damage to most affected buildings, which can receive severe damage or completely collapse.
In the March 15 attacks, 42 worshippers were killed at the Al Noor mosque and seven were killed at the Linwood mosque during Friday prayers. Two more people died later at the Christchurch Hospital.
Last year, scientists predicted that a large quake could hit New Zealand's South Island and reshape the entire region, cutting off more than 10,000 people.
New Zealand will play their warm-up match against India on May 25, before beginning their campaign on June 1 against Sri Lanka.
Steve Smith shined with the bat for Australia against New Zealand XI in the second match since his return, but David Warner lasted only six balls.
Cricket Australia has announced the schedule for the 2019/20 season and It will be the first time since January 1994 that no international game will be played on Australia Day.
Nehwal, seeded second, will begin her quest for the second title this year when she will take on China's Wang Zhiyi in the first round of the women's singles.
Facebook came under pressure after a white man livestreamed a terror attack on two mosques in Christchurch on Facebook Live.
A state of emergency has been announced in the South Islands of New Zealand after the bridge over Waiho river washed away due to torrential rain and gale force winds.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Thursday announced a ban of “military-style” semi-automatic firearms and high-capacity magazines like those used in the shootings at Christchurch mosques last week.
Naeem Rashid, a resident of Jinnahabad in Abbottabad and a professor in New Zealand, was present at the Al Noor Mosque in Christchurch when the terrorist opened fire on Friday and killed 50 worshippers.
An attack on a New Zealand mosque took the lives of 50 worshippers Friday and left dozens more wounded when a white supremacist opened fire and live-streamed the shootings. Here are the stories of some of those killed and wounded.
Confirming the demise of five Indians in the Christchurch attack, Indian High Commission said that it has set up a helpline for the families of victims. The families can call round the clock on this number.
Post the horrendous terror attack on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, many prominent figures from around the world are condemning this cowardly act of terrorism.
India's High Commission in New Zealand on Saturday said that it has been pursuing with local authorities whereabouts of seven Indians and two Indian-origin persons after the terror attacks on two Christchurch mosques.
In announcing the cancellation of the third Test, New Zealand Cricket chief executive made clear that the events had forever changed the way in which the country approaches the security of sporting teams.
The Bangladesh cricket team touring New Zealand had a narrow escape as the entire team had gone to one of the mosques near Hagley Park for Friday prayers.
"Strongly condemning" the terror attack on the mosques in New Zealand, Prime Minister Khan tweeted: This reaffirms what we have always maintained: that terrorism does not have a religion. Prayers go to the victims and their families.
At least 49 people were killed in mass shootings at two mosques full of worshippers attending Friday prayers on what the prime minister called “one of New Zealand’s darkest days.”
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