The Slovenian Prime Minister has said the nation is facing its biggest natural disaster yet.

Slovenia PM: 'Worst disaster' in our history

Climate change is a serious cause of worry across the globe. Multiple reports of extreme weather conditions have been coming in lately experts have now warned the Brazilian Amazon could be in for a bad Burning Season despite a drop in deforestation.

El-Nino: Indigenous chief warns of disaster if deforestation continues

Here, we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Japan has not yet decided on a date to begin the release of Fukushima water the treated radioactive water from the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant.

Japan: Fukushima water release | China ravaged by rain and flood

Typhoon Khanun wreaked havoc in Japan, with most rampage from winds being reported in the popular tourist destination Okinawa. Over 200,000 households have no electricity while one person is reportedly dead and 25 others were injured.

Millions affected as Typhoon Khanun wreaks havoc in Japan, to head towards China

Here, we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Members of the South Korean Confederation of Trade Unions take part in a rally against the government's labour policy and the Japanese government's plan to release treated radioactive water from Fukushima nuclear power plant, in Seoul, South Korea.

Protests outside Japan PM Fumio Kishida's office

The Japanese government will eventually release toxic water accumulated over the course of 40 years through an undersea tunnel. Despite Japan's diplomatic push alarms are being raised by island nations the Pacific Islands forum, a group of 18 Nations urged Japan to consider alternatives.

Japan set to release water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific

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South Africa's economy is facing significant challenges, including an energy crisis, low economic growth, and a weakening currency. Despite raising interest rates to combat inflation and support the currency, the south african rand remains weak. Rate hikes are further impacting the already slowing economic activity, making it difficult for the country's central bank to find a solution. Nigeria is also facing currency troubles, with expectations of devaluing the naira by about 15% due to declining forex reserves, complicating the country's prospects.

South African rand's downfall accelerates

A record 71 million people were internally displaced last year by what is being called 'a perfect storm' of war and natural disasters.

Disasters, war internally displaced 71 million people in 2022

A stampede broke out in the capital city of Yemen, Sanaa during a charity distribution. The incident took place inside a school, where aid was being distributed. About 85 people are marked dead and 300 injured in the stampede.

Yemen stampede kills 83, more than 300 injured

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South Africa is is bracing for a “national shutdown” as an opposition party holds protests demanding the resignation of the president, sparking fears of violence.

South Africa braces for ‘nationwide shutdown’

Africa's most industrialised economy is in the grip of a severe energy crisis that is not only disrupting the lives of millions of people but also threatening the economy and food supply.

South Africa energy crisis: Power deficit snowballs into economic crisis

The United Nations said on Thursday (March 9) that it has secured a large tanker to store some 1.1 million barrels of oil that will be transferred from a decaying vessel off Yemen's coast in a bid to avert an environmental disaster.

UN secures tanker to shift oil from decaying vessel off Yemen to avert disaster

South Africa’s power problem is taking a huge chunk out its GDP after its central bank estimated that $51 million is lost every day due to load shedding.

South Africa: Record power shortage, no quick fix in the sight

Cyclone Gabrielle weakened and moved away from New Zealand. The country started to assess the damage caused by cyclone.

Cyclone Gabrielle moves away from New Zealand

In order to intensify response to the severe flooding that has devastated seven out of the nine provinces of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a national state of disaster on Monday.

South Africa declares national state of disaster to enable 'intensive response' to widespread floods

In a bid to unlock additional power and resources to tackle the worst power crisis in the country, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday declared a national "state of disaster".

South African president declares 'state of disaster' amid worst power crisis. What is it about?

President Ramaphosa of South Africa has declared an immediate national “state of disaster” in response to worsening power shortages that make a total blackout increasingly likely.

South Africa struggling to end power crisis?

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's Papua on Thursday and claimed lives of four people besides damaging many buildings, the country's disaster agency said.

Indonesia: 5.2 magnitude earthquake hits Papua, four killed as building collapses

Before the Turkiye and Syria disaster, there had been a series of not strong earthquakes in Asia, especially in countries that lie along the seismic zone. The earthquakes and tremors were worryingly becoming frequent, even tremors were felt here in India twice in a span of a month. The world was not paying attention to the frequency of these Earth shakes until Monday 6th of February when the severity of the earthquakes was felt globally. But can the aftermath of what is caused by earthquakes be avoided, and is there something bigger that is hidden in the faultline? WION's Eric Njoka speaks to geologists Namik Cagatay and Chris Elders for a perspective.

Earthquakes, and their disastrous aftermath

In the wake of the tragic plane crash in Nepal's Pokhara, a look back at the Himalayan nation's history of similar incidents in the recent past shows up a series of aviation disasters.

Decoding the disasters: Nepal's troubled history of plane crashes

The US is bearing the brunt of a "once-in-a-lifetime" blizzard with flight disruptions amid the holiday season. Homes and vehicles are buried in snow as a thick snow blanket engulfs several parts of the country. At least 60 people have been killed in weather-related incidents.

Gravitas: 'Once-in-a-lifetime' weather disaster in US

Severe flooding in parts of Malaysia has resulted in the displacement of over 66,000 people across five states, as well as five deaths have been reported. More rain is predicted till 25th December.

Flooding in Malaysia disrupted life; displacing over 66,000 people in relief shelters

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