Emergency Archives

Explosions, aircraft, panic: Maduro declares nationwide emergency after US strikes rock Venezuela — what we know so far | World News

Venezuela’s government on Saturday accused the United States of attacking civilian and military installations in multiple states after at least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft were reported over the capital, Caracas, around 2 am local time.Following the strikes, President Nicolás Maduro declared a nationwide state of emergency, ordered national defence plans to be implemented and […]

Washington floods: Evacuations, road closures and Trump signs emergency declaration—what to know

An atmospheric river dumped heavy rain across western Washington this week, causing major river flooding and prompting evacuations throughout the region. Most rivers hit peak levels on Thursday, but many areas continued to grapple with flooding, and lingering road closures and other weather impacts remained a possibility. A Flash Flood Watch was in effect as […]

‘Seek immediate shelter’: UAE issues emergency alert to residents amid ‘missile threats’ and escalating Iran–US–Israel conflict

UAE Emergency Alert: Missile Threat Amidst Regional Tensions: Safety Guidance Issued Late on March 1, 2026, the United Arab Emirates government issued a rare emergency alert to millions of residents and visitors across the country, a stark reminder of how swiftly regional geopolitics can impact everyday life in one of the Gulf’s most stable nations. […]

‘Engine issue at 31,000 feet’: New Jersey-bound United Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Nevada

United Airlines flight makes emergeny landing in Las Vegas, Nevada. A New Jersey-bound United Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Nevada Thursday after reporting an engine issue. United Airlines flight 1403 departed Los Angeles before landing safely at Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport around 7 am after encountering a problem with one of […]

Meet Ishanvi Sabniveesu, the Florida 10th-grader whose AI-powered cane can describe a blind user’s surroundings, work offline and make emergency calls

Ishanvi Sabniveesu, the Florida 10th-grader whose AI-powered cane can describe a blind user’s surroundings (Image Credit: LinedIn/ @InventEd) For Ishanvi Sabniveesu, the idea for an assistive device began with something she had experienced herself. The Florida student, who has worn glasses since she was two, began thinking about how difficult everyday activities could be for […]

Meet Miles Wu, the 14-year-old New York student using origami to explore stronger, foldable emergency shelters |

Image: Society for Science At 14, Miles Wu is exploring how an ancient paper-folding technique could inspire stronger and more portable structures for emergencies. An eighth-grade student at Hunter College High School in New York, Wu spent the past year investigating the Miura-ori, a geometric origami pattern known for folding flat sheets into compact forms. […]

Arizona man, 88, and his dog got stuck overnight in monsoon mud with no cell service; how one emergency SOS text helped save them

(Image Credit: Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office via FOX 10 Phoenix) An 88-year-old Arizona man and his dog spent an entire night stranded in a remote part of Yavapai County after their vehicle became stuck in thick mud following recent monsoon storms. The man had been travelling on a back route between Carefree and Bloody Basin […]

Smoke, flames, and flight diversion: Air China flight makes emergency landing after carry-on lithium battery ignites — video

An Air China flight to Seoul turned into an impromptu fire drill on Saturday when a lithium battery in a passenger’s carry-on decided to flambé itself. Passengers gasped, flight attendants sprinted with extinguishers, and smoke curled like an uninvited guest as the plane made an emergency landing in Shanghai—proving that sometimes, the only thing hotter […]

Brian Hurton: Tragic death of Scottish man, after failed emergency calls | World News

Pic courtesy: Daily Record Brian Hurton, a 55-year-old man from East Kilbride, Scotland, died alone after calling 999 twice, only to be told to wait for a call back. Despite informing them that he was struggling to breathe and feared he would collapse, no ambulance was sent. By the time medical help was finally dispatched, […]

Kuwait Passport Services Suspended: Indian Embassy in Kuwait suspends normal passport, visa services till July 19; Only emergency cases allowed | World News

Indian Embassy in Kuwait limits passport and visa services to emergency cases. The Indian Embassy in Kuwait has temporarily restricted its consular, passport and visa services to emergency cases only until Sunday, July 19, citing administrative reasons.In an official notice, the Embassy said only applicants who can provide documents proving the urgency of their request […]