Natural disasters

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

Japan marks 15 years since quake-tsunami, Fukushima nuclear crisis

The triple disasters of a 9-magnitude earthquake, the resulting tsunami and meltdown of the Fukushima nuclear complex claimed more than 22,000 lives.

‘Crazy’ Yangon property prices despite struggling economy, civil war in Myanmar

The World Bank noted in its December report that while Myanmar will see moderate signs of economic improvement, it still faces significant headwinds.

Tornadoes kill four, injure more than a dozen in rural Michigan

A fallen tree rests again a Sheriff's vehicle outside a hospital following storms and tornado warnings in Three Rivers, Michigan, U.S. March 6, 2026. Dan Cherry/USA Today Network via REUTERS

Disinformation the new enemy in disaster zones, says Red Cross

False narratives online are hampering humanitarian efforts in war-torn nations like the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Red Cross has warned.

Strong quake hits off Indonesia’s Sumatra island

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the Indonesian island of Sumatra on March 3.

Philippine volcano eruption sends ash 2.5km into sky

The two-minute eruption of Kanlaon Volcano in the central Philippines began at 7.04 pm local time on Feb 26.

Sabah floods: Over 4,400 displaced as rising waters spread across five districts

Flood victims in Sabah are currently housed in 146 shelters while over 27 schools remain closed.

Flooding spreads to Sabah’s south-west; over 1,000 people remain in shelters, 27 schools close

Authorities said evacuations were ongoing as river levels in several areas continued to rise following persistent rainfall since Feb 19.

Lawson opens 1st disaster-support convenience store ahead of Japan quake anniversary

People will be able to charge their phones and obtain disaster information as the store will distribute information on digital signage.

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