Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
Indonesia's Mount Bromo wildfire has engulfed approximately 520 hectares in East Java as powerful winds accelerate the spread of flames across slopes and grassland. Park authorities have suspended all tourist access while investigating the fire's human origins.
Heavy monsoon rains intensified by two tropical cyclones have displaced over 382,000 people across the Philippines, with at least nine deaths reported. Rescue operations continue as authorities mobilise additional resources.
Laos has declared a flood alert as prolonged rainfall triggers inundation and landslides across the country. Authorities identify 30 districts in 10 provinces at high risk, with Khammuan province already suffering significant damage to infrastructure and agricultural land.
Japan's government has determined that a liquefied petroleum gas leak most likely caused an explosion at Aeon Mall Kumamoto in late July that killed three people. The blast occurred about 80 minutes after an earthquake struck the region.
A 37-year-old man has been charged with first-degree arson following devastating wildfires across Washington state that destroyed hundreds of structures and forced 65,000 residents to evacuate since Saturday.
More than a week after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake devastated Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan, over 8,000 people remain sheltered as extreme temperatures and widespread water outages compound the disaster's humanitarian toll.
Over 65,000 people have evacuated their homes across Washington state as multiple wildfires consume hundreds of structures. A man has been arrested on arson charges linked to one of the blazes, while authorities work to contain several major fires across the region.
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi toured Kumamoto Prefecture on Monday following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that killed 38 people and damaged over 11,300 buildings. The recovery effort faces severe challenges from extreme heat, water shortages, and overcrowded emergency shelters.
Hundreds of firefighters from Greece, Romania, and France are fighting a major wildfire west of Athens that has destroyed approximately 10,000 hectares and is now threatening the city of Megara, located 50 kilometres from the capital.
South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed no South Korean citizens were harmed in a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Japan this week near Kumamoto, with authorities monitoring the situation closely.
Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture was struck by a magnitude 7.1 earthquake on Tuesday, claiming at least 13 lives. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi confirmed the death toll as rescue operations continued, with major transport links and essential services disrupted across the region.
A powerful explosion has devastated Aeon Mall Kumamoto in southwestern Japan, collapsing sections of the building and trapping numerous people inside. Emergency crews are conducting rescue operations as authorities investigate the cause.
Malaysia's embassy in Japan has urged citizens to stay alert following a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture in Kyushu, with authorities warning of potential aftershocks and extreme heat.
Southwestern Japan experienced a powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake on July 28, centred in Kumamoto Prefecture. Tsunami warnings were issued for nearby seas, with several people injured and thousands losing power.
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake centred in Kumamoto Prefecture has left several people injured and caused significant disruptions across southwestern Japan, with maximum intensity recorded in two cities.
France faces its worst wildfire crisis since World War II, with over 85 firefighters injured battling massive blazes. The Gironde department has seen 220,000 people evacuated and 42,000 hectares engulfed in flames.
Spain is grappling with its worst wildfire on record, with the Avila blaze consuming 50,000 hectares. Nearly 100,000 people have been evacuated across three central provinces as thousands of firefighters battle the inferno.
China's weather authorities issued the highest typhoon alert as Typhoon Noul, the 12th storm of 2024, moves toward Guangdong Province with maximum sustained winds at Force 14 strength.
Vietnam has declared a natural disaster emergency on Ho Chi Minh Road in Tuyen Quang Province after heavy rainfall caused severe infrastructure damage, prompting emergency repair operations.
South Korea's Seoul metropolitan area and Gangwon Province endured intense overnight rainfall, triggering widespread flooding and forcing the closure of ten national parks. Nearly 200 millimetres of rain fell within ten hours, damaging around 540 properties, though authorities report no fatalities.
A devastating wildfire in Spain's southeastern Almeria province has claimed 13 lives and ravaged 7,000 hectares. Regional authorities announced Sunday the blaze is stabilised, allowing evacuees to return home.
French authorities suspect deliberate arson as a massive wildfire tears through the historic Fontainebleau forest south of Paris, destroying 800 hectares and forcing over 1,000 evacuations during an intense heatwave.
Mount Anak Krakatau in Indonesia's Sunda Strait erupted on Tuesday, sending ash 100 metres skyward. Authorities raised the alert status to Level III, establishing a three-kilometre exclusion zone amid concerns over escalating seismic activity.
Southeast Asian nations advance major initiatives this week: Indonesia and India expand financial cooperation including cross-border QR payments; Super Typhoon Inday enters Philippine territory; Singapore unveils tourism master plan; Thailand orders immediate fuel price relief.
Severe thunderstorms and powerful gales swept through eastern Hubei Province in central China on Monday evening, claiming 11 lives with one person still missing. The extreme weather damaged nearly 5,000 buildings across multiple cities.