A strong earthquake of magnitude 5.9 has struck India's northeastern region on Wednesday.
According to the US Geological Survey, the epicentre of the shallow quake was about 40 km southeast of Along, and 180 km southwest of the state capital Itanagar.
The quake struck at 1:45 am (local time) on Wednesday, with the USGS revising the magnitude down from 6.1.
There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage, but was felt in neighbouring Tibet.
Democrats seize Congress in sweeping midterm repudiation of Trump
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Dozens of pilot whales stranded on New Zealand coast
Dozens of pilot whales have been found stranded on a beach in New Zealand's North Island and rescuers are trying to refloat a handful of the survivors, the country's conservation department said on Thursday.
NASA's 22-year-old Swift satellite telescope falls from orbit in fiery finale
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Ukraine's Zelenskyy awards Melania Trump state honour
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Trump acknowledges Iran role in Democratic sweep
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New traffic regulations in the UAE will introduce tighter rules on vehicle registration, electric scooter use and road safety from January 1, 2027.
Travel between Sharjah and Dubai is set to become smoother with the opening of the first phase of a major road development project designed to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, has announced the Dubai-it Award for six winners across diverse sectors.
