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Landslide

China evacuates over one million as Typhoon Bavi nears

Typhoon Bavi is forecast to make landfall around Wenzhou, home to some 10 million people, in the early hours of July 12.
Typhoon Bavi is forecast to make landfall around Wenzhou, home to some 10 million people, in the early hours of July 12.

Hungary's government submits bill to set up anti-corruption office

FILE PHOTO: Hungary's Prime Minister Peter Magyar speaks during a press conference at a meeting of the Visegrad Group (V4) countries in Godollo, Hungary, June 23, 2026. REUTERS/Marton Monus/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Hungary's Prime Minister Peter Magyar speaks during a press conference at a meeting of the Visegrad Group (V4) countries in Godollo, Hungary, June 23, 2026. REUTERS/Marton Monus/File Photo

Landslide kills eight at refugee school in Bangladesh

Bangladesh rescue personnel and volunteers work at the site of a landslide triggered by heavy rains at a school in the Kutupalong refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar on July 8.
Bangladesh rescue personnel and volunteers work at the site of a landslide triggered by heavy rains at a school in the Kutupalong refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar on July 8.

Two illegal gold miners die in Indonesian landslide as practice continues despite crackdown

An illegal gold mine raided by Indonesian police at an unidentified location in North Sumatra on March 3.
An illegal gold mine raided by Indonesian police at an unidentified location in North Sumatra on March 3.

Rescuers search for survivors of China storms as super typhoon nears

Gansu is prone to natural disasters including flash floods and landslides.
Gansu is prone to natural disasters including flash floods and landslides.

Eight killed in landslides at Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh

More than 1.2 million Rohingya live in overcrowded camps in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.
More than 1.2 million Rohingya live in overcrowded camps in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.

Japan warns of floods, landslides in eastern and western areas amid heavy rain

The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of landslides, flooding and rising rivers as unstable atmospheric conditions spread across western and eastern Japan.
The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of landslides, flooding and rising rivers as unstable atmospheric conditions spread across western and eastern Japan.

Myanmar jade mine landslide kills five; 15 missing

Mass casualty accidents are common at Myanmar’s mines – particularly in monsoon season.
Mass casualty accidents are common at Myanmar’s mines – particularly in monsoon season.

Hungary's Magyar threatens legal action if president refuses to resign

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar speaks in Brussels, Belgium, May 29, 2026. REUTERS/Omar Havana
Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar speaks in Brussels, Belgium, May 29, 2026. REUTERS/Omar Havana

Bulgaria wants U.S. to allow visa-free travel for its nationals, says PM

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev attends a press conference at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany May 18, 2026. REUTERS/Annegret Hilse
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev attends a press conference at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany May 18, 2026. REUTERS/Annegret Hilse

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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.