News & Insights Across Asia
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Typhoon Shanshan approaches Japan, injuring nine and prompting evacuation orders for over 800,000 residents. Transport services are disrupted, and Toyota halts production at all 14 plants.
New York City begins mosquito spraying to tackle growing concerns over West Nile virus spread, with pesticide applications in Central Park, Upper Manhattan, and parts of Brooklyn.
The growing partnership between China and Africa in renewable energy is propelling sustainable development, showcasing how collaboration can address global challenges and energize a shared green future.
A deadly landslide in Ketchikan, Alaska, has claimed one life and injured three others, highlighting the challenges faced by mountainous communities worldwide in combating natural disasters.
At least 60 people are dead and hundreds missing after the Arbaat Dam in eastern Sudan collapsed on Sunday, causing severe flooding that has devastated villages near Port Sudan and hindered rescue efforts.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns that ocean temperatures in the Pacific Islands are rising at three times the global rate, leaving the population uniquely exposed to rising sea levels.
International Dog Day on August 26 honors the incredible dogs who selflessly bring comfort, keep us safe, and save lives. Started by Collen Paige in 2004, the day is now celebrated worldwide.
The Pacific sees increased storm activity as Hurricane Hone brings heavy rains to Hawaii, and Tropical Storm Hector forms with winds of 72 kph, potentially impacting Pacific and Asian regions.
Diezi Lake in Nanchang is abuzz with both winter and summer migratory birds, creating a mesmerizing natural spectacle as grey herons, lapwings, egrets, and whiskered terns share the habitat.
China has activated a level-IV emergency response as heavy rains hit Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, and Shanxi, with torrential downpours expected in some areas.
Over the past 30 years, nearly 12,000 cadres and talents have been sent to Xizang, driving significant growth in economic development, education, and healthcare.
South Africa, located at the southern tip of Africa, is renowned as a ‘plant kingdom’ with over 18,000 plant species, many unique to the region. Discover the botanical wonders of this biodiversity hotspot.
Wildfires ravage sugarcane fields in Brazil’s São Paulo state, disrupting communities, halting sports events, and causing tragic losses among firefighters and livestock.
An unusually cold weather system brought snow to California’s mountains in the midst of summer, while wildfires continue elsewhere, marking a season of extremes.
Unprecedented floods in Bangladesh have claimed at least 18 lives and affected nearly five million people across 11 districts, as authorities struggle to deliver aid amidst washed-out roads and infrastructure.
Kenya’s Ministry of Health has confirmed the country’s second case of mpox, pledging intensified surveillance to prevent further transmission.
China has allocated an additional 50 million yuan to support flood relief efforts in Liaoning Province, focusing on emergency measures like search and rescue, resident relocation, and flood risk mitigation.
Zoo Berlin announced that Meng Meng, their 11-year-old giant panda, gave birth to twins on Thursday in the Panda Garden.
Massive wildfires are affecting 30 cities in Brazil’s Sao Paulo state, leaving two people dead after a tragic incident at an industrial plant. Authorities are working to contain the blazes.
UNDRR warns that disasters in the Asia-Pacific region may surge by 40% by 2030, emphasizing the need for urgent collective action ahead of the APMCDRR 2024 conference in the Philippines.
