Campaign launched to make revered Hindu pilgrimage site in Nepal ‘plastic-free’
The religious site has struggled with unmanaged plastic waste, especially during peak pilgrimage seasons.
Malaysia to provide cash aid to Indonesian students affected by floods
Despite Indonesia declining foreign aid, Malaysia has sent medical supplies and China a search team as personal assistance to Aceh's Governor.
Frequent earthquakes recorded around Thailand, Myanmar, and Indonesia
Recent data from the Earthquake Observation Division show that fault lines in areas surrounding Thailand remain active, with three key zones requiring close monitoring.
Magnitude 6.7 earthquake hits Japan’s northeast region, tsunami advisory issued
The JMA issued an advisory for a possible tsunami of up to 1m, with the Japan News reporting that the tsunami could hit Hokkaido, Iwate, and Miyagi prefectures between noon and…
Indonesia suspends four firms suspected of contributing to deadly North Sumatra flooding
The government assessed that there were relations between activities of the three companies with natural disasters affecting several regions in North Sumatra.
Hanoi chokes under severe pollution as AQI levels hit health-warning zone
Real-time IQAir data on Wednesday showed the capital's AQI climbing to 223, making it the world’s third most polluted city, up from 188 and seventh place on Tuesday.
Earthquakes in northern Japan leave 30 injured, disrupt water and power supplies
Tsunami warnings and advisories were initially issued for the Pacific coast of Hokkaido and the Tohoku region, among other areas, but these were later lifted. A 70-centimeter wave…
Emissions from transport, industry top urban polluters in Pakistan: report
The report also concludes that urban smog is overwhelmingly generated within Pakistan’s own airsheds.
Hot and dry weather spell good news for Malaysian farmers
While the dry weather is good, it also poses other challenges, specifically increased threats to crops, like rats, rice pests, and various diseases.
Death strikes stranded evacuees in isolated Sumatra shelters
Suffering through days without clean water or proper medical care, evacuees packed into emergency shelters across three provinces in the northern part of Sumatra are falling…