A new landmark in central Tokyo is taking shape, as Japan’s tallest building, the 385-meter (approximately 1,260 feet) Torch ...

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An earthquake of magnitude 6.6 struck Banda Sea in Indonesia on Tuesday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said.

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A terrifying 1,000-foot mega-tsunami could slam into the West Coast, and scientists say it’s more than just a wild theory.

Major Japanese banks are preparing to issue stablecoins designed for business transactions, according to a Nikkei report today. The initiative involves Japan’s megabanks, including MUFG, SMBC, and ...

A major new scientific study revealed by Peru’s state-run news agency Andina has confirmed that construction of the ancient Inca city, Machu Picchu, located in modern day Peru, was interrupted in 1450 ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A major earthquake hasn’t struck any of California’s biggest cities in more than three decades, but experts and ...