Yet another Boeing whistleblower is dead. He died due to a “sudden and fast-spreading” infection. He’s the second whistleblower to die in as many months. Why is this happening?

Gravitas | Another Boeing whistleblower found dead. Why are they dying?

The World Meteorological Organization has stated that Asia was the world's most disaster-hit region by climate-related hazards last year. The body has also underlined that floods and storms caused the highest number of casualties.

Asia is world's disaster capital: Report

Another Boeing whistleblower has come forward to speak. He has revealed that Boeing has been knowingly putting out defective planes. The whistleblower has also claimed that he received death threats.

Gravitas | ‘I received death threats’, says Boeing whistleblower

At least nine people have been killed and more than 1,000 others were injured after Taiwan was struck by one of its worst earthquakes in at least 25 years, on Wednesday (Apr 3).

Explained: Why is Taiwan prone to earthquakes and how its technology, policies help in disaster mitigation

With at least two INSAT series (INSAT-3DR and INSAT 3DS) satellites in operation at an altitude of about 36,000 km above Earth's Equator, India's weather-monitoring agencies will have the ability to image the Indian subcontinent every 12.

INSAT-3DS mission success: INSAT series can image India every 12.5 minutes

Japan, a nation well-acquainted with the earth's seismic temperament, found itself grappling with the aftermath of a powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake on New Year's Day.

Explained | How does Japan maintain its stoic resilience amid major earthquakes?

A dire situation unfolds in West and Central Africa as a record-breaking 49.5 million people brace for a looming hunger crisis. The United Nations issues a chilling warning, citing a 4% surge from 2023 and pointing to a perilous mix of conflict, climate change, and soaring food prices.

49.5 million face hunger crisis in West & Central Africa

Heavy rains linked to the El Nino phenomenon, followed by flash floods, have submerged towns across East and the Horn of Africa, leaving hundreds of thousands of people homeless. In Kenya, the death toll from the floods stood at 52 and was expected to rise. Weather forecasters say there is more to come.

Floods wreak havoc in Horn of Africa

The presidential ambitions of jailed senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Socko suffered two setbacks after the Supreme Court annulled a lower court's decision ordering his reinstatement in the voter roll. Separately, a West African regional court backed the government of Senegal in a legal battle with Sonko, who had filed a case claiming the state violated his human rights. 49-year-old Sonko has faced a flurry of court cases over the past two years for charges including libel and rape, which he denies.

Senegalese opposition figure suffers setback

Several people are feared to be trapped after a tunnel collapsed in India's Uttarakhand. Part of the tunnel under construction from the Silkyara to Dandalgaon collapsed in Uttarkashi. The District Magistrate and the Superintendent of police of Uttarkashi District along with Uttarakhand's State Disaster Response force and police rescue teams are present at the spot. Rescue operations are currently underway as confirmed by the Chief Minister who also reacted to the incident.

India: Day 5 of Uttarakhand tunnel collapse

Natural and man-made disasters have led to $3.8 trillion in crop and livestock losses over the last three decades, said the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) on Friday (Oct 13) in its first-of-its-kind report that attempted to compile such an estimate.

Disasters have caused $3.8 trillion crop, livestock losses over 30 years: FAO report

The United States ambassador to Japan has again made some shocking claims about China.

US ambassador claims Chinese vessels fishing near Japan

Libya Floods: Residents of Derna wake up to yet another day in their devastated city

Libya: 12 days on, search operations continue

On 10 September 2023, Storm Daniel made landfall in Libya causing severe weather conditions, including strong winds and sudden heavy rainfall affecting several areas in the country. Massive flooding has killed many, with hundreds still missing.

Libya: Death toll mounts, search ops continue

Libya's port city Derna is becoming a wasteland after a deadly storm caused floods. But who is responsible? Is it a natural or man-made disaster? Watch this video to find out.

Libya floods: Natural or man-made disaster?

What is behind Libya’s catastrophic flooding? Experts say extreme weather, vulnerable geography, and crumbling infrastructure made it worse.

Libya's calamity-induced humanitarian crisis

Eath, devastation rampant in Libya after flooding. Death toll climbs to 5300, about 10,000 missing; essential supplies dwindle.

Catastrophic flash floods trigger a spiraling death toll

Libya floods: Climate & infrastructure catastrophe

More than 5,000 dead, and at least 10,000 were reported missing in Libya as collapsed dams worsen flood disaster.

Libya floods wipe out quarter of Derna city, thousands dead

Libya floods wipe out quarter of Derna city, officials declare state of emergency

After a deadly earthquake claims over 2,000 lives, Morocco proclaims a 3-day national mourning period. 9 September, RABAT (Xinhua) Over 1,000 people were killed and more than 1,200 were injured in a terrible earthquake that rattled the kingdom late on Friday night, prompting Morocco to declare three days of national mourning.

Morocco: Death toll crosses 2,000 mark

After a deadly earthquake claims over 1,000 lives, Morocco proclaims a 3-day national mourning period. 9 September, RABAT (Xinhua) Over 1,000 people were killed and more than 1,200 were injured in a terrible earthquake that rattled the kingdom late on Friday night, prompting Morocco to declare three days of national mourning.

Morocco Earthquake: Country declares 3 days of national mourning

Japan's plan to release treated radioactive water into the ocean, led several to protest in south korea's capital. Demonstrators staged a rally in central Seoul, to show their disagreement against the plan. The plan is all set to be implemented on August 24th from the destroyed Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.

Japan to release 1.3 metric tonnes of Fukushima radioactive wastewater

On August 14, Italy commemorated the accident that killed 43 people when the Morandi bridge in Genoa, Italy's northwest city, collapsed five years ago.

Italy marks Genoa bridge disaster in shadow of political crisis

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