The war-torn nation of Myanmar is already struggling under the weight of high inflation, a falling currency, and power and labour shortages. The World Bank predicts that the country's gross domestic product will contract this fiscal year.

World Bank predicts Myanmar's economy to contract this year

The death toll due to typhoon Yagi in Vietnam has risen to 226. Water levels are gradually receding and pressure has eased in the capital Hanoi. Typhoon Yagi was the strongest storm to hit Asia this year. Here's a report on why the world is witnessing such a spike in tropical cyclones.

Climate change intensifying tropical cyclones

Several Hanoi districts remained inundated, as floods and landslides continued to affect Vietnam. Watch to know more.

Typhoon Yagi: Over 179 killed, several trapped in flooded Vietnam

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World Bank predicts Myanmar's economy to contract this year

Climate change intensifying tropical cyclones

Typhoon Yagi: Over 179 killed, several trapped in flooded Vietnam