SPECIAL COVERAGE >>Nepal Earthquake

6.7-magnitude aftershock hits Nepal: USGS

A 6.7-magnitude aftershock jolted Nepal on Sunday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.
Source: Xinhua | 2015-4-26 15:49:22

Relief supplies rushed to Tibet following earthquake

Relief supplies including clothes, food and medicine, are being taken to Tibet following the Nepal earthquake, said the Ministry of Civil Affairs Sunday.
Source: Xinhua | 2015-4-26 15:48:22

Climbers safe on northern slope of Mt. Qomolangma

Over 400 mountain climbers on the Tibetan side of Mount Qomolangma have descended or are descending with no casualties reported, local authorities said on Sunday.
Source: Xinhua | 2015-4-26 15:01:29

18 mountaineers confirmed dead in avalanche in Mount Qomolangma

At least 18 mountaineers have been confirmed killed in the avalanche in Mount Qomolangma, triggered by a major earthquake on Saturday, and their nationalities are not yet clear, Nepal's Tourism Department told Xinhua on Sunday.
Source: Xinhua | 2015-4-26 15:00:59

New Zealand offers assistance, condolences after Nepal earthquake

New Zealand stands ready with financial and practical assistance as Nepal responds to the devastating earthquake that has left more than 1,800 dead, Foreign Minister Murray McCully said Sunday.
Source: Xinhua | 2015-4-26 14:05:32

China's medical team to join Nepal search

A Chinese medical team stationed in Nepal, will join earthquake rescue and relief work, said China's health department Sunday.
Source: Xinhua | 2015-4-26 14:05:06

China International Search and Rescue Team arrives in Nepal to carry out humanitarian mission

The 62-strong China International Search and Rescue Team arrived in Nepal on Sunday to carry out humanitarian mission following a 7.9 magnitude quake struck the country.
Source: Xinhua | 2015-4-26 14:04:40

Over 600 Chinese tourists stranded in quake-hit Nepal

As of 10:00 am Sunday, a total of 683 Chinese tourists were stranded in Nepal after a powerful earthquake hit the country on Saturday, said tourism authorities.
Source: Xinhua | 2015-4-26 14:01:29

California firefighters alerted for possible rescue mission in Nepal

A team of California firefighters has been alerted and prepared Saturday for possible deployment to Nepal on rescue mission after a 7.9-magnitude earthquake killed over 1,400 people.
Source: Xinhua | 2015-4-26 11:35:06

Indian air force evacuates over 550 from Nepal

Indian Air Force planes brought back over 550 Indians back from quake struck Nepal Saturday night, while more are expected to be evacuated Sunday, said local media.
Source: Xinhua | 2015-4-26 10:27:24

Singapore to send 55-man search-and-rescue team to quake-hit Nepal

The Singapore Civil Defense Force (SCDF) will send a 55-man search-and-rescue team to quake- hit Nepal, and the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) will also support the relief efforts with deployment of suitable resources, Singapore Press Center said in press release Saturday night.
Source: Xinhua | 2015-4-26 10:26:29

China to offer emergency humanitarian aid to quake-hit Nepal

China has initiated an emergency humanitarian aid plan to quake-hit Nepal, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said late Saturday in a brief statement.
Source: Xinhua | 2015-4-26 10:26:00

Indian air force put on high alert after quake hit Nepal, parts of India

Indian air force has been put on high alert for possible rescue operation following the massive earthquake which hit Nepal and northern and eastern India Saturday, said official sources.
Source: Xinhua | 2015-4-26 10:12:38

Over 30 tourists of China's Hong Kong held up in Nepal after powerful quake

China's Hong Kong Travel Industry Council said on Saturday that more than 30 Hong Kong tourists are stranded in Nepal after a powerful earthquake hit the country earlier in the day.
Source: Xinhua | 2015-4-26 10:05:18

France ready to provide assistance to Nepal: Elysee

France is ready to provide rescue assistance to Nepal after a major earthquake hit the country, said French president Francois Hollande Saturday.
Source: Xinhua | 2015-4-26 10:04:04

Four Chinese killed in Nepal quake: embassy

Four Chinese nationals were killed and five were critically injured after a strong earthquake hit Nepal on Saturday, Chinese embassy here confirmed to Xinhua.
Source: Xinhua | 2015-4-26 10:00:39

Xi extends condolences to Nepal over disastrous earthquake

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday sent a message of condolences to Nepalese President Ram Baran Yadav over a disastrous earthquake in the country, which has caused a huge loss of property and lives.
Source: Xinhua | 2015-4-26 9:58:02

Chinese premier extends condolences over Nepal's deadly earthquake

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Saturday sent a message of condolences to Nepalese Prime Minister Sushil Koirala over a strong earthquake that struck the South Asian country earlier in the day.
Source: Xinhua | 2015-4-26 9:57:13