Chinese army rescuers, field hospital start operation in quake-devastated Nepal
A joint task force of rescuers and medical staff from the Chinese army has started joining the rescue and medical treatment operation in Kathmandu, in coordination with the Nepalese army.
Regional plan must keep disaster in mind
This may get even worse in the future.
China brings home 2,700 citizens from Nepal
About 2,700 Chinese citizens have been brought home from Nepal as of Wednesday, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
Plane carrying Spaniards evacuated from Nepal arrives in Madrid
An aircraft carrying 44 Spaniards who have been evacuated from Nepal following last Saturday's devastating earthquake arrived in Madrid on Wednesday morning.
China continues efforts to bring citizens home from Nepal
China is stepping up efforts to bring more citizens home from Nepal as rescue work enters its fourth day, authorities said on Wednesday.
Over 100 mountaineers rescued near Nepal-China border area
Over 100 mountaineers including dozens of foreign nationals have been rescued in the frozen lake region of Langtang National Park in Nepal following the devastating earthquake, an official said on Wednesday.
Thousands fleeing Nepalese capital as situation remains uncertain after devastating quake
Thousands are fleeing the Nepalese capital as rumors of shortage of food and water are spreading while the outcome of home and international relief operations remains uncertain, said diplomatic sources Wednesday.
Thousands of quake victims in Nepal living outdoors could face epidemic outbreak
Ramesh Subhash, 12, was playing football with a volley ball with his friends at the Tudikhel military parade ground which is now Nepal's biggest tent camp for the homeless from last week's deadly quake.
New Zealand doubles quake relief fund for Nepal
The New Zealand government Wednesday doubled its earthquake assistance for Nepal to 2 million NZ dollars ($1.54 million).
Nepal's military saves people alive 82 hours after quake
Nepal's army and police have rescued people trapped in the rubble of buildings from various locations in the quake-stricken Kathmandu Valley 82 hours after Saturday' tremor.
Singapore Red Cross to increase contribution of relief items to Nepal
The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) has said that it will increase its initial contribution of 50,000 Singapore dollars ($37,594) for relief items to 200, 000 Singapore dollars ($150,376), given "the severity of the situation in Nepal".
UN humanitarian chief to visit quake-hit Nepal
UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Valerie Amos will visit Nepal to assess response operations after a massive earthquake hit the country, said a UN spokesperson on Tuesday.
Switzerland sends medical team to quake-hit Nepal
A 10-strong medical team is scheduled to fly to Nepal Tuesday evening as part of the efforts to provide medical support in the disaster area for women in childbirth and to perform surgery on children there, the Swiss federal government has announced.
India airlifts two bodies, 36 stranded from quake-hit Nepal
Indian authorities Monday airlifted bodies of two persons and 36 people stranded in quake-hit Nepal to Indian-controlled Kashmir, officials said.
Rescue ongoing despite end of 'Golden hours'
Rescuers are continuing to clear roads and comb through quake rubble in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, after the end of the 72 hour "golden period".
Belgian humanitarian mission departs India for Nepal
The Belgian humanitarian mission that left Brussels Sunday for Nepal to help the thousands of victims of the earthquake has left New Delhi for Kathmandu after a delay on Tuesday afternoon.
Bahrain to send relief aid to quake-hit Nepal
Bahrain said on Tuesday that it will send humanitarian aid to earthquake-hit Nepal.
China Red Cross Society to send aid team to Nepal
The Red Cross Society of China (RCSC) is sending a team to Nepal, officials said Tuesday.