Vietnam death toll rises to 59 in Typhoon Yagi aftermath, as bridge collapses and floods sweep bus away
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Record summer temperatures set world on course for hottest year ever
European climate monitor says extreme weather will become more ‘intense’ if countries don’t slash emissions.
Malaysia to continue South China Sea oil exploration despite Beijing’s infringement claims
Malaysia will continue its oil exploration in the South China Sea, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has said, as his government launches a probe into the source of a leaked protest note sent to the country’s embassy in Beijing by China’s foreign ministry.
Water shortages are likely brewing future wars — with several flashpoints across the globe
The diminishing availability of water resources across the globe should be considered one of the most pressing environmental security challenges of the century.
Japan and Australia agree to increase joint military training
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Japan and Australia agreed on Thursday to increase joint military training exercises as their government ministers shared concerns over China’s recent incursions into Japanese airspace and territorial waters.
Malaysia says it won’t bow to China’s demands to halt oil exploration in the South China Sea
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Thursday that Malaysia will not bow to demands by China to stop its oil and gas exploration in the South China Sea as the activities are within the country’s waters.
Singapore’s Sentosa beach reopens after 400-tonne oil spill, 2-month clean-up effort
Oil spill clean-up operations have been completed ahead of schedule, more than two months after the incident affected Sentosa and other beaches, Singapore’s Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu announced on Tuesday, adding that 800 cleaning personnel and 2,300 volunteers were involved.
2 people are rescued from a disabled yacht off the Australian coast
SYDNEY (AP) — Two people were rescued unharmed Tuesday after spending a night aboard a disabled yacht in heavy seas off the Australian coast.