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Natural disasters

Eight dead after earthquake of magnitude 5.9 strikes Afghanistan

People check the damage on April 2 caused by heavy rains in Kandahar, Afghanistan.
People check the damage on April 2 caused by heavy rains in Kandahar, Afghanistan.

At least 1 dead as 7.4-magnitude quake hits eastern Indonesia

Police officers look at a damaged building following a major  7.4-magnitude offshore quake in Manado, North Sulawesi, on April 2.
Police officers look at a damaged building following a major  7.4-magnitude offshore quake in Manado, North Sulawesi, on April 2.

Chiang Mai declares two wildfire disaster zones, steps up emergency aid

The authorities have been instructed to provide immediate assistance to affected residents, including livelihood support.
The authorities have been instructed to provide immediate assistance to affected residents, including livelihood support.

Tokyo buildings shaken by magnitude 5 earthquake; no tsunami warning

The epicentre in the Ibaraki region was 50km deep.
The epicentre in the Ibaraki region was 50km deep.

Heavy rain, floods kill 45 people in Afghanistan, Pakistan

A view of the damage caused by flash floods in Logar, Afghanistan, on March 30.
A view of the damage caused by flash floods in Logar, Afghanistan, on March 30.

Myanmar’s rebuilding stuttering a year after deadly quake

More than 3,800 people in Myanmar and around 90 more in  Thailand were killed in the 7.7-magnitude earthquake in March 2025.
More than 3,800 people in Myanmar and around 90 more in  Thailand were killed in the 7.7-magnitude earthquake in March 2025.

Two skiers killed, five hurt in northern Italy avalanche

Skiers stand on a slope overlooking snow-covered mountains in Livigno, Italy, January 9, 2026. REUTERS/Yara Nardi
Skiers stand on a slope overlooking snow-covered mountains in Livigno, Italy, January 9, 2026. REUTERS/Yara Nardi

Australia's Northern Territory braces for Tropical Cyclone Narelle impact

US State Dept forms new humanitarian bureau after foreign aid overhaul

Trump officials and the US Department of Government Efficiency dismantled the US Agency for International Development after taking office in January 2025.
Trump officials and the US Department of Government Efficiency dismantled the US Agency for International Development after taking office in January 2025.

Former Fukushima worker devotes life to abandoned pets after nuclear disaster

This picture taken on March 5, 2026 shows former nuclear plant worker Toru Akama feeding cats at his animal shelter in Namie, Fukushima prefecture. Not far from the Fukushima nuclear disaster site, former plant worker Toru Akama tends to dozens of pets abandoned after the catastrophe 15 years ago, work he sees as part of his quest for redemption. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP) / To go with 'JAPAN-NUCLEAR-ANIMAL-FUKUSHIMA' by Mathias CENA
This picture taken on March 5, 2026 shows former nuclear plant worker Toru Akama feeding cats at his animal shelter in Namie, Fukushima prefecture. Not far from the Fukushima nuclear disaster site, former plant worker Toru Akama tends to dozens of pets abandoned after the catastrophe 15 years ago, work he sees as part of his quest for redemption. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP) / To go with 'JAPAN-NUCLEAR-ANIMAL-FUKUSHIMA' by Mathias CENA

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.