20 years on, regions honour Indian Ocean tsunami victims, reflecting on resilience and coastal preparedness. Who is SN Subrahmanyan, L&T chairman under fire for ‘90-hour work week’ remark?
People started gathering in prayer on Thursday and visiting the mass graves in Indonesia’s Aceh province to mark 20 years since the massive Indian Ocean tsunami, one of modern history’s worst ...
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...
On December 26, 2004, the Indian Ocean Tsunami struck with devastating force, claiming over 230,000 lives and displacing millions across 14 countries. The event exposed significant vulnerabilities ...
Twenty years ago, on 26 December 2004, an earthquake off the coast of northern Sumatra in Indonesia topped 9.1 on the Richter scale and set off waves as high as 30 meters (98 feet) in places.
The Boxing Day tsunami interrupted a civil war, triggered the worst rail accident in history and shattered the lives of millions. Twenty years on, the survivors share their incredible stories.
On Boxing Day in 2004, a young Australian was having the time of her life on a dream Thailand holiday. Then, the unthinkable happened. But for Lizz Hills, it is a place where she has narrowly ...
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The largest single execution in United States history takes place when 38 Dakota warriors are hanged following the Dakota War of 1862. After growing frustrated by broken treaties with the American ...
Dr. Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India, passed away on Thursday, December 26, at the age of 92. He was widely recognized for his significant contributions to India's economic ...