The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) shared an undated image of US and Taiwanese officials coordinating on maritime security, search, rescue, and disaster relief, underscoring US support for Taiwan amid Beijing's increased patrols east of the island.
The death toll from a state ferry capsizing off Guyana's coast has reached 72, with 76 rescued from 179 aboard. A criminal investigation is ongoing, detaining three, including the captain, as questions arise about the 87-year-old MV Barima's service and rescue efforts.
Scientists warn that the current El Nino event, though a "prelude," already exhibits extreme destructive power, potentially rivalling the 1997-98 super El Nino. The National Marine Environmental Forecasting Centre's chief forecaster, Jiang Hua, highlights unusually warm water anomalies in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, signaling a perilous future.
Over two dozen states have sued the Trump administration, challenging Federal Emergency Management Agency and Department of Homeland Security policies that tie billions in federal disaster funding to compliance with election and immigration conditions, arguing these violate the U.S. Constitution.
Over two dozen states are suing the Trump administration, alleging it unlawfully links billions in federal disaster relief to compliance with controversial election system changes and immigration enforcement demands, a strategy previously ruled unconstitutional.
England has launched a national strategy to combat drowning, a "public health disaster," following a surge in water-related deaths, including two recent fatalities in Essex. Measures include water safety education for children and assessing climate change risks.
China's top flood control body held an emergency inter-agency meeting to coordinate disaster prevention for an expected 12th named storm, as widespread intense rainfall and saturated soil increase the risk of flash floods and landslides nationwide.
The World Bank Group estimates the June 24 Venezuela earthquakes caused $19.6 billion in direct physical damage, primarily to residential buildings. A GRADE assessment highlights the need for timely, resilient reconstruction to aid economic recovery, with the pace of rebuilding being paramount.
Guyana's ferry disaster death toll is estimated at 100, with 53 bodies recovered and 76 survivors from 179 aboard the MV Barima. Authorities face pressure over the incident, which involved alleged overloading, engine trouble, and delayed rescue, leading to an investigation and detention of the captain and crew.
A legal challenge by four plaintiffs against the Coroner's Court verdict on the 2012 Lamma IV sinking, which killed 39 people, has ended in Hong Kong's High Court. The plaintiffs withdrew their application after the Legal Aid Department rejected their funding request.
Japanese cities are experiencing "cruelly hot days" with temperatures above 40°C, a new meteorological term. Heatstroke alerts are widespread, and at least 14 people have died in the past week, prompting emergency officials to describe the soaring temperatures as "a disaster".
Mayors from flood and cyclone-affected parts of Queensland protested in Melbourne against planned federal disaster funding changes, which would cap federal contributions at 50% instead of the usual 65%. They seek clarity on who will cover the resulting funding gap, fearing significant impacts on community recovery efforts.
The death toll from a ferry capsizing off Guyana's coast has reached 41, with 77 rescued and dozens missing. An investigation is underway, with Prime Minister Mark Phillips vowing legal action for negligence. The ferry's captain and a crew member tested positive for cannabis, leading to their arrest.
The Trump administration has suspended disaster recovery funding for the U.S. Virgin Islands' housing authority, citing widespread financial mismanagement, fraud, and the failure to utilize billions in hurricane aid, following a HUD investigation.
Flash floods in eastern Afghanistan's Nuristan province killed at least 20 people, injured 80, and left over 100 missing. Authorities confirmed a rescue mission is underway, with severe damage to homes and farmland, and more extreme weather is predicted.
An 18-year-old Shanghai student, Wu Yulun, secretly traveled with a friend to Guangxi, a flood-stricken region in southwestern China, to join volunteer relief efforts after completing his gaokao, telling his parents he was on holiday.
A ferry capsized off Guyana's coast, resulting in 27 recovered bodies, 69 rescued, and 83 missing from 179 people on board. The captain and a crew member were arrested for marijuana use, and an investigation into negligence and unrecorded passengers is underway.
President Donald Trump confronted Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the World Cup Final about smoke from Canadian wildfires drifting into the US, stating "Our air's being poisoned." Trump threatened tariffs or damages, while Carney urged US action on climate change. The exchange highlights ongoing US-Canada tensions over environmental and trade issues.
A ferry sank off Guyana's coast, killing two and leaving others missing. A criminal investigation is underway after officials found the passenger manifest inaccurate and the captain and a crew member allegedly tested positive for marijuana.
After deadly floods in 2025, Texas implemented improved warning systems and safety rules. A new round of catastrophic flash floods this week, affecting some of the same areas, saw residents receive alerts and sirens, leading to saved lives, though challenges in vast rural areas persist.
Seven developing countries, including Pakistan and Ethiopia, are now using China's AI-powered Mazu weather warning system on the ground to enhance preparedness for natural disasters like typhoons and rainstorms, with 40 Global South countries testing its cloud version.
China's plan to expand its artificial rainfall capabilities across 5.5 million sq km, a project first raised in 2016, has triggered national security concerns in India, particularly after devastating floods in Assam, fearing weather control could become a geopolitical weapon.
The United States is experiencing converging crises in election security, public health, and environmental protection. The Trump administration's policies, including federal workforce cuts, reduced funding for agencies, and rollbacks of environmental regulations, are exacerbating these issues, leading to disease outbreaks and increased vulnerability to environmental disasters.
Donald Trump asserted that new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will fully open North Sea oil fields, an intervention made hours before Burnham takes office. This claim contradicts Labour's manifesto pledge against new licenses, though Burnham has not denied considering new production, which his deputy termed a 'change in emphasis'.
