EU Unveils Heatwave Plan and Firefighting Fleet After Deadly Summer
Ursula von der Leyen proposes a European Heatwave Plan and a future EU firefighting fleet after a summer that killed over 35,000 people across the bloc.
Disaster Management
Philippine Lawmaker Romualdez Pleads Not Guilty in Flood-Control Plunder Case
Rep. Martin Romualdez, a cousin and former ally of President Marcos Jr., entered a not-guilty plea by video conference from a Quezon City jail.
Indonesia Braces for Wildfires Until Early November as Rainy Season Delayed
Indonesia's wildfires could persist until early November after forecasters pushed back the rainy season, the forestry minister says, as respiratory cases surge.
EU to Create Climate Insurance Alliance as Extreme Weather Losses Mount
The European Union will set up a climate insurance alliance to expand cover for extreme weather events, Ursula von der Leyen told the European Parliament.
Philippine Lawmaker Pleads Not Guilty in Flood Control Kickback Case
Philippine Rep. Martin Romualdez pleaded not guilty to plunder charges over alleged kickbacks from flood control projects worth billions of dollars.
Gaza Building Collapse Kills 12 as Rescuers Dig Through Rubble by Hand
At least 12 Palestinians, including five children, were killed when a bombed-out Gaza City apartment building collapsed, with about 100 feared trapped and rescuers digging by hand.
Gaza City Building Collapse Kills 12; Saudi Arabia Intercepts Drone Near Mecca
A damaged Gaza City building housing displaced families collapsed, killing at least 12 including four children, while Saudi Arabia said it intercepted a drone near Mecca.
Tamil Nadu braces for widespread rain as interior districts cool down
Tamil Nadu is set for fairly widespread rainfall after a dry spell, with heavy rain likely in interior districts until September 21 and moderate temperatures expected through the month end.
NBC News Helicopter Crashes in Chatsworth, Killing Three
An NBC Los Angeles news helicopter crashed in Chatsworth on Tuesday evening, killing three people and injuring a fourth, authorities said.
Helicopter Crash in Los Angeles Kills Three, Injures One
Three people died and one was injured when a helicopter crashed between two commercial buildings in Los Angeles's Chatsworth neighborhood.
Pichai flags Google's AI push in health, weather and learning
Sundar Pichai has outlined Google's AI work across health, weather resilience, learning and economic opportunity, citing tools for genomics, forecasting and disease response.
Helicopter Crashes in Los Angeles Parking Lot, Killing at Least One
A helicopter crashed into a Los Angeles parking lot on Tuesday, killing at least one person, hours after a separate bus crash in the city left two dead and six injured.
Himalayan Infrastructure Faces Rising Insurance Costs After Nepal Floods
Insurance premiums for Himalayan infrastructure projects are expected to rise following the August Nepal-Tibet floods, with reinsurers reassessing risk across the region.
Wayanad Collector Meghashree resumes work six days after delivery, begins maternity leave
Wayanad Collector Meghashree D R returned to duty six days after giving birth, and has now begun two months of maternity leave.
Families of 67 crash victims press Congress for aviation safety reforms
Families of the 67 people killed in last year's Washington midair collision joined lawmakers and the NTSB chief to demand stalled aviation safety reforms.
Heavy rain brings Bengaluru to a crawl; walls collapse, cabs surge
Multiple spells of heavy rain waterlogged large parts of Bengaluru on Tuesday evening, paralysing traffic, causing wall collapses and sending cab fares soaring.
IndiGo Agartala-Delhi flight diverted to Lucknow after cargo smoke warning
An IndiGo flight from Agartala to Delhi was diverted to Lucknow on Tuesday after a smoke warning in the cargo area. All 109 on board landed safely.
Minister visits Belagavi fire site, promises compensation to Damone family
District in-charge Minister Satish Jarkiholi visited Chavhatagalli in Belagavi, where four members of the Damone family died in a fire, and assured compensation and treatment support.
Himalayan glaciers melting faster, pushing region toward 'peak water' by mid-century
A study finds Himalayan glaciers are melting faster than a decade ago, threatening water security as the region nears 'peak water' by mid-century.
Three Delhi Schools Evacuated After Bomb Threat Emails, Checks Find Nothing
Three Delhi schools received bomb threat emails on Tuesday, prompting evacuations and security checks. No suspicious objects were found and the threats were declared hoaxes.