Floods and landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains have affected nearly 48,500 people in Assam and over 94,000 across the Northeast. Villages, agricultural land, and infrastructure are submerged or damaged, displacing thousands and disrupting transportation.
Floods and landslides triggered by the monsoon have severely impacted Northeast India, affecting nearly 48,500 people in Assam and over 94,000 in Arunachal Pradesh. Villages, agricultural land, and infrastructure are damaged, displacing thousands and causing loss of life and livestock.
Massive Sargassum seaweed blooms, stretching 5,000 miles, are a growing nuisance. Once a habitat, it now poses environmental, economic, and health threats, impacting tourism and coastal ecosystems due to nutrient-rich land-based inputs.
Blackchin tilapia, an invasive fish from West Africa, is wreaking havoc on Thailand's ecosystems and livelihoods, devastating shrimp farms and outcompeting native species. Despite control efforts, eradication is deemed impossible, leading to a focus on finding economic uses for the fish, including consumption, though public acceptance remains a challenge.
A durian glut in Malaysia, driven by a decade-long farming boom and increased Chinese demand, has led to drastically reduced prices and farmers giving away fruit. While consumers benefit from discounts and freebies, farmers face financial strain due to oversupply and inconsistent quality.
A confirmed Ebola case in Goma, DRC, has led to the closure of the Petite Barrière border crossing with Rwanda, disrupting trade for thousands and impacting livelihoods. While authorities cite health concerns, experts question border closures' effectiveness, and traders face severe economic hardship.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that externally aided projects in India's Northeast should focus on market access for local products and economic opportunities. She highlighted a seven-fold increase in assistance and significant road construction, emphasizing the region's potential beyond funding.
Ecuador's booming shrimp industry is driving deforestation of vital mangrove ecosystems, impacting shellfish gatherers and local communities. Despite regulations, mangrove clearing and pollution from farms continue, with weak enforcement and limited political will hindering conservation efforts.
Israel's expropriation of land around the Sebastia archaeological site and its withholding of Palestinian tax revenues are devastating Palestinian livelihoods. The strategy uses heritage claims to justify settlement expansion and economic strangulation, impacting tourism, employment, and the Palestinian Authority's finances.
Jamaican campaigners are taking the government to court to prevent the privatization of beaches, arguing it benefits tourists and hotel chains over locals who rely on the sea for livelihoods and leisure. The legal battles aim to challenge the 1956 Beach Control Act and a new Narra Act, which activists fear will further restrict public access and concentrate power.
India has exported its first GI-tagged Tezpur litchi from Assam to Dubai, a 1-metric-tonne consignment facilitated by APEDA. This marks a milestone in promoting premium agricultural products from Northeast India internationally, with farmers receiving higher prices.
Labor unions interpreted the results of the June 3 local elections as a public mandate for politicians to focus on improving livelihoods. They urged both ruling and opposition parties to address public concerns regarding housing, prices, and jobs, and to cease partisan conflict.
Gyeongnam Governor-elect Park Wan-soo, re-elected for a second term, pledged to prioritize public livelihoods and foster new industries. He attributed his victory to the public's positive evaluation of his past four years and vowed to lead Gyeongnam with renewed passion, incorporating good policies from his opponent.
Ladakh Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena laid the foundation stone for the first model border village at Chumur, located at 16,700 feet along the India-China border. The project aims to develop infrastructure, generate employment, and integrate civilians and defense forces.
US autoworkers express dismay over offshoring and tariffs impacting jobs. Democrats hold town halls to address concerns and win back blue-collar voters ahead of the 2026 midterms, highlighting the legacy of trade policies like NAFTA and Trump's promises.
Tottenham secured Premier League survival on the final day, narrowly avoiding relegation with a tense 1-0 victory over Everton. Despite a dominant first half and an early goal from João Palhinha, Spurs endured a nervy second half and extensive stoppage time, with West Ham's simultaneous goals adding to the drama.
Coastal communities across the UK are facing severe threats from erosion and rising sea levels, with a collapsed road in Devon highlighting a lack of national preparedness. Millions of pounds are being spent on pilot projects, but residents fear a lack of long-term strategy and compensation.
The largest-ever Balikatan joint military exercises between the Philippines and the US have concluded, raising concerns among locals about potential conflict and disrupting fishing and farming livelihoods. Critics argue the drills provoke China and increase the risk of the Philippines becoming a target for adversaries.
On Biodiversity Day, the UN highlights the critical role of local communities and traditional knowledge in conservation efforts, emphasizing that grassroots actions are vital for global ecological and socio-economic resilience.
Man Desh region in Maharashtra faces severe water scarcity, forcing the elderly to trek for water as younger generations migrate. Officials are deploying tankers, but reservoir levels are critically low, with forecasts of reduced rainfall.
Heilongjiang Province outlined its '15th Five-Year Plan' focusing on improving livelihoods and common prosperity. Key initiatives include boosting employment, increasing income, strengthening social security, and enhancing public services like education and healthcare, particularly for the elderly and children.
A new World Cup bike lane in Mexico City is facing backlash from sex workers who claim it is displacing them and jeopardizing their income.
Bangladesh's new Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has formally requested China's assistance with the long-delayed Teesta River restoration project. The $1 billion scheme aims to dredge and rehabilitate over 102km of the river.
India's jewellery industry urges against curbing gold purchases, emphasizing its cultural significance as savings and tradition. Instead, they propose enhanced gold recycling and domestic mobilization to ease foreign exchange pressure. This approach aims to protect millions of livelihoods tied to the sector, from artisans to small businesses, by circulating existing gold rather than stifling demand.
