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A file photo of flooded houses in Tersang village in Rantau Panjang town on December 15, 2022. Photo: dpa/file
Malaysia

Nearly 40,000 evacuated as Malaysia’s Golok River water level hits record high

The Golok River, bordering Thailand, has reached its highest level since 1997, with the situation exacerbated by La Niña.

Science

China declares space milestone in launch of ‘self-driving’ radar satellites

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Britain

Storm Bert brings widespread flooding in Britain

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Working with Japan on Fukushima and RCEP can benefit Hong Kong

Collaboration rather than confrontation would aid Hong Kong’s hopes of joining RCEP and efforts to improve the city’s disaster preparedness.

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A rainbow is seen through a Tohoku Shinkansen train window, near Koriyama station in Fukushima on October 30. Photo: AFP
The Philippines

‘We don’t have anything to harvest’: storm-hit Philippines faces rice crisis

The onslaught from six storms caused at least US$131 million of crop losses, with rice bearing the brunt of the damage.

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The Philippines

Super Typhoon Man-Yi weakens as it sweeps through the Philippines

Authorities took no chances before Man-yi hit and ordered the evacuation of tens of thousands of people from their homes.

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The Philippines

‘Our house will be wrecked’: Philippines prepares for super typhoon onslaught

Around 255,000 people have fled their homes ahead of the super typhoon, the sixth major storm to hit the country in the past month.

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A resident secures the roof of a house in Legazpi City, Albay province, on November 15. Photo: AFP
Climate change

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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Viral stories

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

Grieving father runs race, trains for it in places where he and late family members used to play together.

Americas and the Caribbean

After hurricanes, 2 earthquakes jolt crisis-hit Cuba

Back-to-back earthquakes follow two hurricanes and two major blackouts in the last three weeks.

Cuban children play on a road after Hurricane Rafael last week. Photo: AP
United States

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
Spain

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

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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United States

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
Climate change

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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Farmers loading grain in Daoxiang village in northeastern China’s Heilongjiang province on October 13. China expects a record grain harvest this year. Photo: Xinhua
Spain

‘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.

Indonesia

Indonesian volcano rains lava and rocks on homes

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Indonesia

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
Spain

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

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.

Spain

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

Taiwan lashed by deadly Typhoon Kong-rey

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Spain

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.

Spain

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.

The Philippines

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
The Philippines

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.

Residents look at a car buried by volcanic ash which cascaded into a Philippine village triggered by heavy rains sparked by Tropical Storm Trami in Guinobatan town, Albay province, on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
Malaysia

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.

US presidential election 2024

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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