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Laos Receives Over 1000 Tons of Rice Aid to Support Disaster Recovery

On 16 September, Laos received 1,050 tons of rice donated by China, Japan, and South Korea to assist disaster-affected communities nationwide.  The contribution, under the ASEAN+3 Emergency Rice Reserve (APTERR) 2024 program to strengthen regional food security and disaster response, brings Laos’ total rice support this year to 3,800 tons,...

Afghanistan Earthquake Kills More Than 600

AFP - A massive rescue operation was underway in Afghanistan Monday after a strong...

Landslides Triggered by Typhoon Kajiki Kill Two in Thailand

AFP - Landslides caused by heavy rain from Typhoon Kajiki killed two people and injured...

Northern Laos Braces for Heavy Rains as Typhoon Kajiki Prompts Railway Halt

Laos is preparing for severe weather as Typhoon Kajiki, one of the strongest storms...

Pakistan Rescuers Recover Bodies After Monsoon Rains Kill Over 340

By Lehaz ALI/AFP - Rescuers struggled to retrieve bodies from muddy debris on Saturday...

Laos Receives Over 1000 Tons of Rice Aid to Support Disaster Recovery

On 16 September, Laos received 1,050 tons of rice donated by China, Japan, and South Korea to assist disaster-affected communities nationwide.  The contribution, under the...

Afghanistan Earthquake Kills More Than 600

AFP - A massive rescue operation was underway in Afghanistan Monday after a strong earthquake and multiple aftershocks flattened homes in the impoverished nation,...

Landslides Triggered by Typhoon Kajiki Kill Two in Thailand

AFP - Landslides caused by heavy rain from Typhoon Kajiki killed two people and injured 10 in Thailand on Wednesday, provincial officials said, as authorities...

Northern Laos Braces for Heavy Rains as Typhoon Kajiki Prompts Railway Halt

Laos is preparing for severe weather as Typhoon Kajiki, one of the strongest storms of 2025, moves inland from central Vietnam, bringing heavy rain...

Pakistan Rescuers Recover Bodies After Monsoon Rains Kill Over 340

By Lehaz ALI/AFP - Rescuers struggled to retrieve bodies from muddy debris on Saturday after flash floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains across northern...

Laos Takes Proactive Measures to Mitigate Peak Rainy Season Disasters

As the rainy season intensifies across Laos, the Irrigation Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has stepped up efforts to manage natural...