Southwest China Earthquake Kills Two

By BPN News Desk May 18, 2026

International

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck China’s southwestern Guangxi region early on Monday, killing two people and forcing thousands of residents to evacuate as buildings collapsed and rescue operations continued. Guangxi Earthquake Causes Evacuations The earthquake hit Liuzhou in the Guangxi Zhuang

National

312 Indian Fishermen Return From Iran

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2026

312 Indian Fishermen Return From Iran Via Armenia A fresh group of 312 Indian fishermen stranded in Iran has returned to India through Armenia, in the latest evacuation effort amid ongoing regional tensions. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar confirmed the development on April 11 and thanked the Armenian government for helping facilitate the return of […]

International

Russia Evacuates Bushehr Plant Staff

By BPN News Desk April 5, 2026

Russia Evacuates Bushehr Plant Staff Russia has stepped up the evacuation of personnel from Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant after a projectile struck near the facility, raising fresh fears of a nuclear safety incident amid the expanding US-Israel-Iran conflict. The move comes as concerns grow over the vulnerability of civilian nuclear infrastructure in an active […]

International

Rosatom To Evacuate More Staff From Bushehr Plant

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom will evacuate more personnel from Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant this week, leaving only a few dozen staff at the site as safety concerns grow around the facility. The move follows recent reports of a strike landing close to the working reactor, though no damage or injuries were reported. Rosatom […]

International

Vietnam Evacuates Thousands As Typhoon Bualoi Nears Landfall

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2025

Vietnam has begun mass evacuations and precautionary measures as Typhoon Bualoi, moving faster than expected, approaches the country. The government says it has mobilised 100,000 military personnel to assist the evacuation of around 250,000 people in vulnerable coastal areas. Many flights have been suspended and several coastal airports shut down in anticipation of the

International

WWII Bomb Found in Hong Kong Forces Mass Evacuation

By BPN News Desk September 21, 2025

A World War II–era U.S.-made bomb was uncovered at a construction site in Quarry Bay, a busy residential and commercial district on Hong Kong Island. The explosive measured around 1.5 metres in length and weighed nearly 1,000 pounds (450 kilograms). Evacuation Ordered Authorities evacuated about 6,000 residents from 1,900 households in the surrounding area. The […]

International

Israel Orders Full Evacuation of Gaza City

By BPN News Desk September 9, 2025

The Israeli military has issued a full evacuation order to all residents of Gaza City. Leaflets dropped over the city warned of an imminent military operation and urged civilians to move south toward designated humanitarian zones such as al-Mawasi. Authorities described the situation as “extremely dangerous.” Panic Amid Famine Gaza City, home to nearly one […]

International

Israel Strikes Gaza City Tower, Orders Residents To Flee

By BPN News Desk September 7, 2025

Israel destroyed a high-rise building in Gaza City after warning residents to evacuate, as the military intensified operations around the territory’s largest urban center. Witnesses identified the building as the Sussi residential tower. The military said Hamas used the site for surveillance and intelligence, while residents were instructed to move south before the strike.

International

Beijing Floods Kill Four, Over 4,400 Evacuated

By BPN News Desk July 28, 2025

  Beijing — Heavy rainfall across northern China has triggered floods and landslides, claiming at least four lives and forcing the evacuation of more than 4,400 people in Beijing and neighboring Hebei province. The torrential downpour, attributed to intensified monsoon activity, began late Sunday and continued through Monday. In Beijing’s Miyun district, flash floods

North India State News

Bomb Threats Target Delhi School, College

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

Authorities in Delhi responded to bomb threat emails received by St. Stephen’s College at Delhi University and St. Thomas School in Dwarka on July 15. Both institutions were evacuated immediately, and search operations were launched using bomb disposal squads, dog units, and fire services. Pattern of Recent Threats This incident comes a day after similar […]