Quake off northeastern Japan causes tsunami waves but no apparent damage
TOKYO (AP) — A 6.9 magnitude earthquake shook northeastern Japan and caused small tsunami waves but no apparent…
Study finds climate change worsened Asia cyclones
BENGALURU, India (AP) — Ocean temperatures warmed by human-caused climate change fed the intense rainfall that triggered deadly…
Winter storm rips through Gaza, exposing failure to deliver enough aid to territory
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Rains drenched Gaza’s tent camps and dropping temperatures chilled Palestinians huddling inside them…
Deadly Asian floods are a preview of what’s coming as climate warms, scientists say
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Southeast Asia is being pummeled by unusually severe floods this year, as late-arriving storms…
More than 1,200 dead from floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand
BATANG TORU, Indonesia — Emergency crews raced to reach survivors and recover more bodies Tuesday as the death…
At least 248 killed in floods, landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island: Authorities
AGAM, Indonesia — Rescue workers in Indonesia struggled on Saturday to reach victims in several devastated areas that…
Death toll from floods and mudslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka rises to 132
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — The death toll from heavy floods and mudslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah in…
Perpetually broke: How New Zealand could (eventually) afford its future
December 15 marks 50 years since newly elected prime minister Robert Muldoon cancelled a contributory superannuation scheme, and…
Flash flood warning issued as atmospheric river hits Southern California
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An unusually strong storm system called an atmospheric river was dousing Southern California on…
Pack Fire 0% contained, has burned 3,400 acres, some evacuation orders lifted | Fire Watch
UPDATE – 10 P.M.: Mono County is reporting that residents of Crowley Lake began being escorted back into the community…
White Island plume 3km above sea level, visible from mainland
A steam and gas plume from Whakaari/White Island has been visible from the mainland, but the volcano remains…
Taiwan evacuates 8,300 and shuts schools before tropical storm brushes island
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan evacuated more than 8,300 people from coastal and mountainous areas and closed schools…