Natural disaster
Trump 2.0: The view from China

While Donald Trump has sent much of the world in a panic, his second term may strengthen China’s rise, just as his first did.

Los Angeles wildfires force evacuations of tens of thousands

Over 1,000 structures have been destroyed by the fire, including the Palisades Branch Library

Hurricane Milton wreaks havoc in US as FEMA begs for more government assistance

As a second hurricane hits the US South, Florida residents denounce “every man for himself” style of hurricane response

Unprecedented rains cause floods and landslides in Nepal, killing over 200 people

Meteorologists in the Himalayan nation have observed a pattern of change in the local climate in the last few years, with monsoon season lasting longer than usual and erratic rains affecting millions

The principle of Landless Solidarity and the recent rains in Rio Grande do Sul

With five settlements facing major flooding, the MST has launched a campaign to support those affected by the floods in Rio Grande do Sul

Floods wreak havoc on southern Brazilian state with 83 confirmed deaths

Rio Grande do Sul has suffered significant damages following heavy rain and flooding, with many pointing to the deregulation of the state’s environmental code by the current governor as a root cause

Afghanistan earthquake 2,400 dead in massive earthquake in western Afghanistan

The total extent of the damage from the quake is yet to be ascertained and the number of dead may increase in the coming days

As death toll in Libya skyrockets, many charge NATO’s 2011 overthrow of government with responsibility

The crumbling infrastructure destroyed during the recent cyclone is a result of the illegal destruction of a sovereign state, some say

Libya flooding 5,000 presumed dead due to flooding in Libya

The city of Derna was among the worst affected due to the bursting of two dams in its vicinity. The flooding took place due to heavy rains caused by the storm Daniel in the Mediterranean Sea

Peru declares state of emergency in southern region due to eruption of Ubinas volcano

The decision was taken a day after there were two massive explosions at the Ubinas volcano in the south of Peru

Afghanistan earthquake Afghanistan hit by deadliest earthquake in two decades, over 1,000 killed

The 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck the provinces of Paktika and Khost. The death toll is expected to rise in the coming days