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China issued red alerts as extreme monsoon rain trigger flash floods across central and southern regions, threatening lives, and infrastructure.
Red alerts were issued Thursday night for Anhui, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Guizhou, and the Guangxi region.
The heavy rains are straining China’s ageing flood defences and pose risks to millions of people and the country’s $2.8 trillion agricultural sector.
With the rainy season starting earlier than usual in June, the following weeks are expected to bring scorching heat that could damage already waterlogged crops and critical infrastructure.
In southern Hunan, the Lishui River breached safety levels by over two meters, causing the worst flooding since 1998.
In Chongqing, flash floods submerged apartment buildings and swept away vehicles, with nearly 300 people evacuated from their homes with rivers rising as much as 19 metres.
Zhaoqing in Guangdong province also saw record-breaking floods, cutting power supplies.
Economic damage from natural disasters last July topped $10 billion, while losses in 2020 tripled that amount due to one of the longest rainy seasons in decades.
A powerful eruption at Japan’s Shinmoedake volcano sent an ash plume more than 3,000 metres high on Sunday morning, prompting safety warnings from authorities.
According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the Oaxaca region of Mexico on Saturday.
The UK is gearing up for Exercise Pegasus 2025, its largest pandemic readiness test since COVID-19. Running from September to November, this full-scale simulation will challenge the country's response to a fast-moving respiratory outbreak.
Honduras has brought back mask mandates as COVID-19 cases and a new variant surge nationwide.
Kuwait says oil prices will likely stay below $72 per barrel as OPEC monitors global supply trends and U.S. policy signals. The remarks come during market uncertainty fueled by new U.S. tariffs on India and possible sanctions on Russia.
California lawmakers have fast-tracked a redistricting plan giving Democrats a potential five-seat gain in Congress, with Governor Gavin Newsom signing the measure on Thursday to counter Republican efforts in Texas.
The U.S. National Guard has been deployed across Washington, D.C. following President Trump’s declaration of a public safety emergency, as federal authorities continue efforts to reduce crime and secure the capital.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un praised troops who fought for Russia in Ukraine, calling them "heroic" during a ceremony honoring soldiers of the army's overseas operations.
The U.S. State Department confirmed that all 55 million visa holders are under continuous review, with potential revocations for security or legal violations.
Bangladesh and Pakistan have agreed to allow visa-free travel for holders of diplomatic and official passports, marking a major step in restoring relations after decades of restrictions.
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