Emergency

Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises to 3,535 as thousands remain displaced

Top lawmaker Jorge Rodriguez said the latest official tally showed 16,740 people injured and 17,854 left without housing after the June 24 quakes, which struck within seconds of eachother.

Rescuers work at the site of a collapsed building in the aftermath of the June 24 earthquakes, in La Guaira, Venezuela, July 5, 2026.
A man sits near a destroyed building in Macuto, Vargas state, Venezuela, on July 5, 2026.

Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises to over 3,000 as nation marks its 215th independence day

Boats sail along the East River, July 4, 2026; illustrative.

No injuries after Delta plane hit by July 4 fireworks while preparing to land at a Chicago airport

United Hatzalah Volunteers on a bike

The diverse identity of United Hatzalah breaks all stereotypes


Feeding in War: Carfour Israel Wins Tender for Emergency Food Packages

The Economy and Industry Ministry announced a NIS 30 million tender for 80,000 emergency packages. Carfour Israel won to prepare 30,000 packages.


Haiti declares state of emergency amid violence, inmates on the run

Nearly 15,000 people have been forced to leave their homes in recent days, according to the UN International Organization for Migration.

 A demonstrator holds up a Haitian flag during a protest against Prime Minister Ariel Henry's government and insecurity, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti March 1, 2024.

Loss of life and livestock: 15 dead as deadly winter storms strikes Afghanistan

Security forces have been active in rescue efforts, saving 42 individuals stranded in snowstorms in Jawzjan province's Aqcha district.

 People walk on a snow-covered street on the so-called 'TV mountain' in Kabul, Afghanistan, January 30, 2023.

Four killed, up to 15 missing in apartment fire in Spain

Residents could be seen calling for help from balconies. Valencia's mayor, Maria Jose Catala, told reporters on Friday that four people had been confirmed dead, and from nine to 15 were missing.

 Firefighters work at the scene of a fire at an apartment building in Valencia, Spain February 22, 2024.

New guidelines: When should a vacuum extraction birth be performed?

Vacuum extraction birth carries risks for mother and fetus. Now, new instructions stipulate how such emergency births should be managed.

 Delivery room, illustration

Israel is world-class example for crisis management - opinion

Robust global innovation ecosystems around key challenges will improve our lives and future. 

 People queue as Israelis are evacuated from the southern town of Sderot, near Israel's border with Gaza, October 15, 2023

Israeli tech company offers emergency response system after October 7

The On Call system offers a higher level of security during emergencies, as victims can reach emergency services via phone or computer at the click of a button.

 DAMAGE IS pictured last month in Kibbutz Kfar Aza following the October 7 attack by Hamas terrorists.

Communications Ministry funds network reception for bomb shelters

The transmitters provide radio reception coverage from Metulla to Beersheba, extending into protected areas and shelters.

 Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi attends digital journalism Conference at the Reichman University in Herzliya, January 9, 2023.

Man suffers months of headaches. Doctors discover the cause: Chopsticks

A CT scan unveiled two foreign objects from the man's nose in his brain. These objects turned out to be broken chopsticks.

 Headache

How to stay organized in times of turmoil - explainer

Below are some practical steps to help you keep your affairs in order, including your bank information and vital documents; and daily routines to stick to during challenging times.

 BEFORE & after – keeping an organized pantry with everything visible will cut down on the purchase of duplicates.