5.3K views · 61 reactions | Oscar-nominated Syrian filmmaker Waad Al-Kateab's new documentary tells a deeply personal story on the aftermath of the Syria-Turkey earthquake. In “Death Without Mercy,” Waad follows the families of two of her friends as they search for their loved ones after the 2023 earthquake. And Waad says that the Assad regime’s corruption made the search for survivors so much worse. “Death Without Mercy” is available to stream on Paramount+. | AJ+ | Facebook

On March 11, 2011, a magnitude 9.0 earthquake struck off Japan’s Tohoku coast, triggering a massive tsunami. Waves up to 40 meters high devastated coastal communities, killing over 15,000 people and displacing thousands. The disaster caused widespread destruction, flooding towns and infrastructure. The tsunami also crippled the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, causing meltdowns and radiation leaks. Evacuations and long-term environmental impacts followed. Japan’s resilience shone through i