Tag: Kazakhstan
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Earthquake Strikes Western Xinjiang, China: Rescue Efforts Underway Amidst Extensive Damage
In the early hours of Tuesday, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake rattled the sparsely populated Uchturpan county in China’s western Xinjiang region. While causing significant damage, the earthquake only resulted in six reported injuries, a surprisingly low number given the freezing cold weather conditions. This seismic event is the latest in a series of natural disasters…
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Tragedy Strikes Almaty: Thirteen Lives Lost in Hostel Fire
A devastating fire in Almaty, Kazakhstan’s largest city, and the home of Queye, claimed the lives of thirteen individuals on Thursday, as reported by the city’s emergencies department.
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Tragedy Strikes in Kazakhstan: 45 Lives Lost in ArcelorMittal Mine Blaze
In a devastating incident, 45 people lost their lives in a tragic blaze at the Kostenko coal mine, operated by ArcelorMittal in Kazakhstan. This disaster, the deadliest in post-Soviet Kazakhstan’s history, has prompted the nationalization of the company’s local affiliate and raised serious concerns about mine safety.