Bhutan’s Fire Season Sees Fewer Blazes and Quicker Containment
Bhutan's current fire season is showing promising signs with fewer wildfires and faster containment, officials reveal. Thanks to enhanced monitoring ...
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Deadly Snowfall and Rains Claim 11 Lives, Injure Several in Afghanistan
Heavy snowfall and relentless rains have tragically claimed 11 lives and injured 3 in Afghanistan, leaving widespread devastation in their ...
Billions Invested in Flood Control in the Disaster-Prone Philippines Were Stolen by Officials
The disaster-prone Philippines poured billions into flood control projects to combat relentless floods. However, a CNN investigation reveals that officials ...
Climate Change Devastates Asia: 1,600 Lives Lost and Rp330 Trillion in Damages
Climate change has tragically claimed more than 1,600 lives across Asia and inflicted staggering economic losses totaling Rp330 trillion, reports ...
How Extreme Weather Is Pushing Asia’s Water and Energy Systems to the Breaking Point
Extreme weather events are putting Asia's crucial water and energy infrastructure under unprecedented pressure, causing major disruptions to supply chains ...
Asia’s Flood Death Toll Exceeds 1,500 Amid Rising Urgency to Combat Deforestation
The death toll from devastating floods in Asia has soared past 1,500, sparking urgent calls to combat deforestation. Experts warn ...
Over 1,100 Dead in Devastating Storms Triggering Floods and Landslides Across Asia
More than 1,100 lives have been lost as powerful storms unleash devastating floods and landslides across Asia. Rescue teams are ...
This Nepal Village Has Thrived for 1,000 Years-But Recurring Floods Now Threaten Its Future
A remote Nepalese village, resilient for over 1,000 years, now faces an urgent threat as recurring floods intensify, jeopardizing its ...
Sri Lanka and Indonesia Mobilize Troops as Asia’s Flood Death Toll Surges Beyond 1,100
As Asia grapples with devastating floods, Sri Lanka and Indonesia have mobilized their militaries to bolster relief efforts. With the ...
Nearly a Million Flee as Super Typhoon Fung-wong Bears Down on the Philippines
Nearly a million people have rushed to safety as Super Typhoon Fung-wong barrels toward the Philippines. Authorities are on high ...
Wildfires Ignite Crisis: Turkey Closes Dardanelles Strait to All Shipping
Wildfires raging in southern Turkey have forced authorities to close the Dardanelles Strait to shipping, disrupting a crucial maritime route. ...
Tropical Storm Bualoi-Ragasa Claims 19 Lives Across Philippines and Taiwan
Tropical Storm Bualoi-Ragasa has unleashed destruction, claiming the lives of 4 people in the Philippines and 15 in Taiwan. Rescue ...
Deadly Wildfire in Cyprus Claims Two Lives and Sparks Mass Evacuations
A deadly wildfire in Cyprus has claimed two lives and prompted mass evacuations as flames rapidly spread. Emergency services continue ...
Kyrgyzstan Spots 368 High-Mountain Lakes That Could Pose Serious Risks
Kyrgyzstan has pinpointed 368 high-mountain lakes that could pose serious flood and landslide risks. In response, authorities are ramping up ...
World Environment Day: How the Climate Crisis is Devastating Afghanistan
On World Environment Day, Afghanistan faces severe climate impacts, including drought and flooding, threatening livelihoods and food security. Urgent action ...
Stunning Satellite Images Reveal Earth’s Transformative Changes Amid Myanmar’s Devastating Earthquake
Stunning satellite images have unveiled the dramatic transformations of the Earth's surface in the wake of the recent catastrophic earthquake ...
Shaken Foundations: Is Thailand Losing Its Affection for Skyscrapers After the Bangkok Earthquake?
A recent earthquake in Bangkok has sparked fresh worries about the city's iconic skyline. With structural safety now in the ...
UN Calls for $240 Million Boost to Enhance Earthquake Relief Efforts in Myanmar
The UN has appealed for an additional $240 million to aid earthquake relief efforts in Myanmar, where devastating tremors have ...
Heroes on the Frontlines: Myanmar Aid Workers Overcome Conflict and Adversity to Support Earthquake Victims
In Myanmar, brave aid workers are putting their lives on the line amidst relentless conflict and challenging environmental conditions to ...
Understanding Myanmar’s Civil War: How It’s Impacting Earthquake Relief Efforts
Myanmar's relentless civil war has thrown a wrench into earthquake relief efforts, making it increasingly difficult to reach those in ...
Dean of FEM IPB University Unveils Innovative CIBEST Model at Universiti Brunei Darussalam
The Dean of FEM IPB University introduced the innovative CIBEST model at Universiti Brunei Darussalam, fostering academic collaboration and enhancing...
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