The Digester

5.9 magnitude quake in Afghanistan shakes north India

A 5.9 earthquake centered in Afghanistan on April 3, 2026 produced light tremors across parts of north India; agencies report differing depth and time readings but no immediate damage.

3 hours ago · Afghanistan · 11 articles

disaster

Massive explosion reported in northern Tehran

Eyewitnesses and local media say a large blast struck northern Tehran on 3 April 2026; on-the-ground reporting is ongoing and officials have opened an investigation.

5 hours ago · Iran · 3 articles

disaster

Cyclone Erminio batters Mediterranean with floods in Greece and rare snow in Italy

Cyclone Erminio swept across the eastern Mediterranean, bringing torrential rain, strong winds and hail to Greece with fatal flooding, while southern Italy recorded heavy rain and unusually heavy mountain snow.

9 hours ago · Greece · 4 articles