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The flooded Red River in Hanoi in September, in the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi hitting northern Vietnam. Photo: AFP

Financing for Southeast Asia’s energy transition hangs in balance at Cop29

Leaders at ongoing climate summit need to signal a renewed push for phasing out fossil fuels and mobilise finances to do so, analysts say.

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Japan man loses wife, 3 kids in quake, runs emotional marathon in their memory

After hurricanes, 2 earthquakes jolt crisis-hit Cuba

Firefighters advance on destructive blaze in California, aided by slower winds

Warnings for residents in Ventura County in Southern California have been downgraded.

Smoke rises from the Mountain Fire in Ventura County as seen from a commercial flight. Photo: AP

Thousands call for Valencia government resignation after floods

Citizens in the region have been frustrated by what they say has been the lacklustre response to the disaster.

Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki spews ash days after a deadly eruption

Activity at the volcano on the remote island of Flores, in East Nusa Tenggara province, has increased since Monday’s initial eruption.

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Wildfire near Los Angeles burns dozens of homes, thousands of people told to flee

California governor declares emergency in Ventura County as Mountain Fire ravages more than 130 homes.

Firefighters try to stop a fire in a building while a helicopter drops retardant in Camarillo, California. Photo: Reuters

Opinion | Why China will struggle to achieve food security goal despite smart plans

The country is facing food security challenges as a result of factors ranging from changing diets and climate threats to supply chain uncertainties.

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‘Incalculable’ bill awaits Spain after historic floods

Spain faces a massive financial burden after its worst floods in a generation, with damages exceeding US$10 billion, impacting businesses and agriculture.

Indonesian volcano rains lava and rocks on homes

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Volcano erupts in eastern Indonesia, killing at least 10

Lava and fiery rocks were thrown up to 6km from Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki’s crater in East Nusa Tenggara province.

The Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano spews volcanic materials in East Flores, East Nusa Tenggara province, on Monday. Photo: East Flores Regional Disaster Management Agency / EPA-EFE

Angry crowds hurl mud at Spanish king on visit to flood disaster town

Incident in flood-hit Paiporta underscored growing fury over the management of Spain’s biggest natural disaster in decades.

Spain flood victims feel abandoned as frustration mounts over state response

At least 211 people were killed and dozens are still missing, according to the latest toll, with two Chinese nationals among the dead.

Did global warming make Spain’s deadly floods inevitable?

The storm dumped a year’s worth of rain in 24 hours, overwhelming infrastructure and exposing the vulnerability of urban areas to extreme weather events.

Cars are seen half submerged after floods in Valencia, Spain on November 1. Photo: AP

Taiwan lashed by deadly Typhoon Kong-rey

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Spain’s warning system under scrutiny as flood death toll nears 100

Questions swirl as Spain’s hardest-hit eastern Valencia region reels from deadly flood disaster.

Devastating flash floods in Spain kill at least 72: ‘trapped like rats’

Spain is still recovering from a severe drought and continues to see record high temperatures in recent years.

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Tropical Storm Trami leaves at least 115 dead and missing in Philippines

Trami blew away from the northwestern Philippines on Friday, leaving at least 81 people dead and 34 others missing.

A police K-9 unit works on the site of a landslide during a search and rescue operation in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Trami, in the town of Talisay, Batangas province, Philippines, on Saturday. Photo: EPA/EFE

Tropical storm triggers floods in Philippines, trapping some people on roofs

Schools and government offices closed on Luzon island, while thousands of passengers were stranded in several seaports.

Floods in Malaysia cause traffic chaos in Kuala Lumpur, delay parliament sitting

Meteorological authorities have warned of more floods that could blanket Kuala Lumpur and heavy rain in the evening.

Harris packs aid boxes for North Carolina hurricane victims ahead of campaign push

The US Vice-President’s campaign believes it can flip the state against Trump as Harris criss-crosses America to drum up support.

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US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris helps pack supplies for those affected by Hurricane Helene in Raleigh, North Carolina. Photo: AFP

Floridians cleaning up from Hurricane Milton are hampered by fuel shortage

The damage from Hurricane Milton has disrupted power and fuel supplies in the sunshine state.

People stand near a bent structure at a gas station, after Hurricane Milton made landfall, in Lakewood Park, near Fort Pierce. Photo: Reuters

Brazil’s worst wildfires in 14 years destroy 22 million hectares

The South American country has seen the worst blazes in 14 years since the beginning of 2024.

US hurricanes followed by Republican storm of misinformation

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and supporters spread falsehoods about federal response and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris.

Hurricane Milton leaves at least 10 dead, millions without power in Florida

Monster storm system moves into the Atlantic after lashing Florida with heavy rain, destructive winds and flash flooding.

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Hurricane Milton on it advance towards Florida. Photo: Nasa via Reuters

‘Our world has ended’: Nepal floods devastate lives and the economy

September’s floods caused millions in damages, displacing thousands and threatening economic growth, as climate change exacerbates future risks.

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A man wades through the waters of monsoon flooding in Roshi village of Nepal’s Kavre district on September 30. Photo: AFP

‘Last chance to flee’: Hurricane Milton begins to lash Florida

Officials urge residents to evacuate, telling those who were ‘punched’ by Hurricane Helene that the next storm is ‘going to be a knockout’.

Stay and ‘you are going to die’: Florida braces for Category 5 Hurricane Milton

With winds reaching 270km/h, officials are warning residents that staying home could be fatal.

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9 September, 2024
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