TUKKA/BANGKOK/ANGODA: Officials in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Malaysia are struggling to reach survivors of catastrophic floods, as the disaster’s death toll across the region surpassed 1,500. Monsoon rains, amplified by tropical storm systems, have caused widespread flooding, landslides, and destruction, leaving thousands displaced and isolated. Read More: Asia floods leave devastation, rising death toll tops 1,200 […]
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Ishaq Dar warns of deadly risks from Kashmir, Gaza, and climate
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar warned on Wednesday that simmering conflicts worldwide threaten global peace. He said the May Pakistan-India tensions could have escalated into a dangerous war. Dar stressed that unresolved regional issues, like Kashmir, further endanger stability in South Asia. Speaking at an event, he highlighted climate change as a major challenge for […]
FinMin warns population growth could slow Pakistan’s economic gains
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday warned that unmanaged population growth could undermine the country’s economic progress, urging stakeholders to implement actionable measures. Read More: Pakistan population summit highlights urgent growth challenges Speaking at the Pakistan Population Summit-2025, he said real GDP growth alone would not unlock Pakistan’s potential unless population […]
Indonesian man searches for missing wife after devastating floods
PALEMBAYAN, Indonesia – Abdul Ghani, 57, has been tirelessly searching for his wife, Marsoni, after cyclone-induced floods and landslides devastated Sumatra island. The soft drink vendor has been walking through mud-laden streets, carrying a large photo of his missing wife, hoping for any sign of her. Read More: Indonesia police shoot dead four men after attack on Riau […]
AJK government vows zero tolerance against illegal logging
MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Minister for Forests, Wildlife and Fisheries Sardar Javed Ayoub on Wednesday reiterated the government’s zero-tolerance stance against illegal logging. Read More: KP CM announces province-wide crackdown against illegal logging Speaking during a visit to the Forest Department’s central office on Bank Road, he emphasized the use of modern technology, strengthened […]
Pakistan urged to confront escalating climate crises
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Musadik Malik on Wednesday issued a stern warning about the scale of climate-driven devastation facing Pakistan. Speaking at the 4th edition of the Pakistan Business Council (PBC) Dialogue on the Economy 2025, he urged policymakers, businesses, and international partners to address the country’s climate vulnerabilities with urgency. Read […]
Climate Change Crisis Hits Bangladesh as Water Shortage Deepens
Climate change is worsening daily life for coastal communities in Bangladesh, where rising seas and stronger storms are destroying freshwater sources. Government experts say climate change is pushing saltwater deep inland and turning wells and lakes unsafe for millions of people. As a result, families in low-lying areas now struggle each day to find enough […]
G20 pushes through bold climate pact as US walks away
The G20 summit in South Africa adopted its final declaration on Saturday despite a US boycott and strong American opposition. Leaders approved the document using climate-focused language that Washington had rejected. South Africa said the text was final and would not be renegotiated. The declaration highlights the urgency of climate change, supports renewable energy targets, […]
Vietnam floods leave 55 dead, 13 missing amid relentless rain
HANOI: Rescuers in Vietnam continued searching for 13 people missing after a week of heavy flooding that has killed at least 55, authorities said on Saturday. Torrential rain since late October has battered south-central provinces, inundating popular tourist destinations and triggering deadly landslides. Coastal city Nha Trang saw entire city blocks submerged, while highland areas […]
Indonesia landslides claim 30 lives
Rescue operations continue in Central Java, Indonesia, after devastating landslides claimed at least 30 lives, the country’s disaster mitigation agency reported on Friday. Torrential rains last week triggered landslides in Cilacap city and Banjarnegara region, leaving 21 people still missing. In Banjarnegara, the worst-hit area, rescuers recovered seven more bodies on Thursday, bringing the death […]