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.

"At least two people were reported killed at the airport. "The air traffic control tower, the departure lounge - just a few meters from where we were - and the runway were damaged." Mr Ghebreyesus ...

According to the statement, the air traffic control tower and the departure lounge were both damaged. On behalf of WHO, Tedros sent his condolences to the families whose loved ones lost their ...

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The airport has also been working toward replacing one of the oldest air traffic control towers in the country. The airport's current tower was built in 1961 and will be replaced by a new ...