5.8-magnitude earthquake jolts Halmahera, Indonesia at 1650 GMT, GFZ German Research Centre reports. Epicenter at 1.77°N, 127.49°E, depth 127.1 km.

Beijing activates Level II flood emergency response, braces for 100mm+ rain in 6 hours; evacuations, school closures ordered

Beijing activated a Level II flood-control emergency response, the second-highest level, on Tuesday as authorities warned of heavy rain with more than 100mm expected within six hours and over 150mm within 24 hours from Tuesday evening through Thursday. Residents in high-risk areas were to be evacuated by Tuesday evening, construction work suspended, mountain campsites and scenic areas closed, and flexible work hours encouraged from Wednesday.

Two warehouse fires near Russia's Voronezh: one extinguished across 16,000 sq m, second localized across 75,000 sq m, governor reports

A fire at one warehouse near Voronezh has been extinguished across 16,000 square meters, while a fire at a second warehouse has been localized across 75,000 square meters, the governor reported.

US State Department announces $15.5 million in emergency aid for Colombia after 7.4-magnitude earthquake kills at least 132 people.

The US State Department announced $15.5 million in emergency funding for Colombia after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake killed at least 132 people and damaged hundreds of buildings.

Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 6,301, confirmed by National Assembly president following late June twin quakes.

The death toll from the powerful twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela in late June has risen to 6,301, according to the National Assembly president.