Philippines Struck by Deadliest Earthquake in Over a Decade
(Credit: Daniel Ceng/Anadolu/Getty Images) On the evening of 30 September 2025, a powerful magnitude-6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Cebu province in the central Philippines, killing at least 60 people and leaving widespread damage to buildings and infrastructure across nearby towns and cities, CNN reported. Civil Defence officials at both the national and local […]
Beyond Commuters: Strengthening Rail Resilience in an Era of Rising Risks
(Credit: Canva) When a train breaks down, the public conversation often centres on stranded commuters. But the ripple effects reach much further — into boardrooms, retail shops, and service industries where delays translate directly into lost productivity and revenue. A Major Disruption on the North East Line On 12 August 2025, Singapore’s North East Line […]
Taiwan Hit by Typhoon Danas: Casualties, Power Disruptions Highlight Infrastructure Risks
(Credit: Liberty Times) On 6 July 2025, Taiwan was struck by Typhoon Danas, bringing torrential rain and fierce winds that battered the central region of Chiayi. The storm left two people dead and 334 people injured, while nearly half a million households experienced power outages. According to Lianhe Zaobao, citing Taiwan’s United Daily News, the […]
Air India Crash Becomes India’s Deadliest Aviation Disaster with Over 200 Fatalities
(Credit: Air India) An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed shortly after take-off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, India on the afternoon of 12 June 2025, resulting in the deaths of 274 people –– 241 passengers and 33 individuals on the ground. The aircraft, bound for London, was heavily fuelled for the […]
Trump’s Tariffs and Liberation Day – A New Era in Global Trade and Geopolitics
(Credit: AFP/Brendan SMIALOWSKI) On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump unveiled a series of sweeping tariffs aimed at addressing the US trade deficit, designating the day as “Liberation Day.” The tariffs, which include a 10% baseline charge on all imports with higher rates for specific countries, have triggered widespread global reactions. According to Reuters, the […]
One of Myanmar’s Deadliest Earthquakes – Impact Felt Across Borders | Experts Assess Japan’s 80% Probability of a Major Nankai Trough Earthquake
(Credit: Reuters) A catastrophic 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar’s Sagaing region near Mandalay on 28 March 2025, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. The tremors were strongly felt across neighbouring Thailand, with Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Khon Kaen experiencing noticeable shaking. Office workers in high-rise buildings reported swaying sensations, triggering mass evacuations, according to Thaiger. […]
Japan Battles Its Largest Wildfire in 50 Years | Growing Climate Risks in Asia | Expert Insights
(Credit: AFP/Fire and Disaster Management Agency) Japan northeastern Ofunato has been battling with the country’s largest wildfire in half a century. The wildfire started burning since 26 February 2025, killing one person and damaging at least 210 buildings, forcing more than 4,200 residents to flee their homes. According to Channel News Asia (CNA), Ofunato’s mayor […]
