State Of Emergency
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Huge earthquake strikes Thailand and Myanmar: 10 shocking videos of panic, destruction | WATCH
World | Mar 28, 2025, 04:26 PM ISTA powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Thailand and Myanmar, causing widespread damage and a high-rise collapse in Bangkok, killing at least two. Myanmar declared a state of emergency as rescue operations continue.
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Santorini hit by multiple earthquakes, Greek government declares state of emergency
World | Feb 07, 2025, 09:24 AM ISTSantorini has been hit by a series of underwater earthquakes, leading the Greek government to declare a state of emergency. The most recent tremor, measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale, struck late Wednesday.
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Russia declares state of emergency in several parts after Ukraine's powerful drone attack
World | Jul 07, 2024, 04:17 PM ISTA state of emergency was introduced in parts of Russia's Voronezh region after a Ukrainian drone attack sparked a warehouse fire, the governor of the western region bordering Ukraine said on Sunday.
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France imposes state of emergency after four killed in New Caledonia riots over voting rules | WATCH
World | May 16, 2024, 09:59 AM ISTNew Caledonia is a French overseas territory where riots broke out after lawmakers passed a new bill granting voting rights to French residents above 10 years. The move has sparked concerns of diluting the vote of the indigenous Kanak community, leading to violent riots.
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Ecuador: Masked gunmen interrupt live TV broadcast as violence rages across country | WATCH
World | Jan 10, 2024, 08:16 AM ISTEcuador President Daniel Noboa issued a 60-day state of emergency after the apparent prison escape of Adolfo Macias, leader of the Los Choneros drug gang. Ecuador has been rocked by several violent instances since then, with the kidnappings of seven police officers and several explosions.
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Powerful explosion rocks Seychelles amid deadly floods, state of emergency imposed
World | Dec 08, 2023, 11:48 AM ISTThe blast in Seychelles' Providence area caused "massive damage" by partly or completely destroying several buildings and injuring at least 125 people, according to President Wavel Ramkalawan. However, no casualties were reported in the incident and an investigation has been launched.
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Ecuador declares state of emergency after top Presidential candidate Villavicencio's assassination
World | Aug 10, 2023, 08:16 PM IST"Given the loss of a democrat and a fighter, the elections are not suspended; on the contrary, they have to be held, and democracy has to be strengthened," said Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso.
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Ethiopia declares state of emergency in Amhara after surge in violent clashes
World | Aug 04, 2023, 10:06 PM IST"The threat the activity is imposing on national security and public peace is increasing day by day," said Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Council of Ministers in its declaration.
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Sri Lankan President Rajapaksa revokes state of emergency amid worst economic crisis in country
World | Apr 06, 2022, 06:39 AM ISTA foreign exchange crunch in Sri Lanka has led to a shortage of essential goods such as fuel and cooking gas. Power cuts that last up to 13 hours a day.
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Here's why Japan's state of emergency is not a lockdown
Fyi | Apr 08, 2020, 11:49 AM ISTJapanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has declared a month-long state of emergency for Tokyo and six other prefectures to ramp up defenses against the spread of the coronavirus. The announcement came on Tuesday as the number of COVID-19 positive cases in the country continue to rise.
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Japan declares state of emergency in 7 prefectures as COVID-19 cases continue to rise
World | Apr 08, 2020, 08:11 AM ISTJapan has reported 91 deaths from COVID-19 and 3,906 confirmed cases, plus another 712 cases and 11 fatalities from a cruise ship that was quarantined earlier at Yokohama port near Tokyo.
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When and what happened: Timeline of Emergency, the darkest phase of democracy in India
Fyi | Jun 25, 2019, 08:57 PM ISTThe legacy of the Emergency remains controversial -- till date -- and is more often than not referred to as the darkest phase of democracy in India.
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20 killed, over 100 injured as wildfires tear through villages around Athens
World | Jul 24, 2018, 09:26 AM ISTA state of emergency has been declared in Greece following the incident, while the country appealed for assistance to its European Union partners.
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Ahead of India-Sri Lanka T20 match in Colombo, SL govt declares state of emergency
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Burkina Faso president declares state of emergency
World | Oct 31, 2014, 06:30 AM ISTOuagadougou: Burkina Faso's President Blaise Compaore on Thursday declared a state of emergency after violent protests against his attempt to extend his 27-year-rule.The move came after the government of Burkina Faso scraped its decision to
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Wildfires in Greece prompt state of emergency
World | Jul 19, 2012, 01:35 PM ISTAthens, Jul19 :Greek authorities declared a state of emergency on Wednesday in the country's third-largest city due to raging wildfires nearby, and hundreds of students and residents fled their homes.Authorities said the fires burned on
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Myanmar govt declares state of emergency after Buddhist-Muslim riots leave 7 dead
World | Jun 10, 2012, 10:04 PM ISTYangon, Jun 10: Myanmar's president on Sunday night declared a state of emergency in a western state where sectarian tensions between Buddhists and Muslims have unleashed deadly violence.He warned that if the situation spun out
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Under Siege Yemen Prez Declares State Of Emergency
World | Mar 23, 2011, 08:53 PM ISTDubai, March 23: A showdown between the embattled US-backed President and the opposition, escalated in Yemen today as the country's parliament dominated by supporters of Ali Abdullah Saleh approved a sweeping state of emergency giving