![Typhoon Gaemi hits Chinese seaboard, widespread flooding feared Typhoon Gaemi hits Chinese seaboard, widespread flooding feared](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41721922737_TBTyphoonGaemi.jpg)
Typhoon Gaemi hits Chinese seaboard, widespread flooding feared
Typhoon Gaemi and its giant cloud-bands are forecast to unleash intense rainfall in at least 10 Chinese provinces in the coming days.
Fri Jul 26 2024
![UN says terrain, remote location hamper relief after landslide buries hundreds in PNG UN says terrain, remote location hamper relief after landslide buries hundreds in PNG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/61716787067_tbaftermathlandsli.jpg)
UN says terrain, remote location hamper relief after landslide buries hundreds in PNG
Heavy equipment required for the rescue had yet to reach the village, as the main road remained cut off and only accessible via helicopter.
Mon May 27 2024
![Papua New Guinea continue rescue efforts after hundreds feared killed in landslide Papua New Guinea continue rescue efforts after hundreds feared killed in landslide](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71716772817_tblandslide.jpg)
Papua New Guinea continue rescue efforts after hundreds feared killed in landslide
More than 670 people were feared killed in a massive landslide which flattened a remote village in the Pacific nation's northern region.
Mon May 27 2024
![Scientists unveil 240-million-year-old reptile likened to dragon Scientists unveil 240-million-year-old reptile likened to dragon](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71708683579_reptile.jpg)
Scientists unveil 240-million-year-old reptile likened to dragon
The Dinocephalosaurus orientalis fossils were discovered in Guizhou province, southern China.
Sat Feb 24 2024
![At least 53 killed in tribal fighting in Papua New Guinea - ABC At least 53 killed in tribal fighting in Papua New Guinea - ABC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51708306754_TBPapuaNewGuinea.jpg)
At least 53 killed in tribal fighting in Papua New Guinea - ABC
A report by local newspaper the Post-Courier said the violence was connected to a battle between two tribes.
Mon Feb 19 2024
![Blasts near Pakistan candidates' offices kill 26 on eve of election Blasts near Pakistan candidates' offices kill 26 on eve of election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41707298442_TBPakistanjpg.jpg)
Blasts near Pakistan candidates' offices kill 26 on eve of election
Two blasts took place near electoral candidates' offices in Pakistan's southwestern province of Balochistan, local officials said.
Wed Feb 07 2024
![Small tsunamis hit S. Korea after earthquake in Japan Small tsunamis hit S. Korea after earthquake in Japan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41704108639_Japan.jpg)
Small tsunamis hit S. Korea after earthquake in Japan
A 7.6 magnitude quake that struck Japan caused minor tsunamis in waters off South Korea's east coast province of Gangwon.
Mon Jan 01 2024
![China earthquake death toll rises to 149, two still missing after a week China earthquake death toll rises to 149, two still missing after a week](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81703474636_gansu.jpg)
China earthquake death toll rises to 149, two still missing after a week
The epicentre of the quake straddled the provinces of Gansu and Qinghai in an area where many of China's Hui people are found.
Mon Dec 25 2023
![China's Shanghai endures worst cold snap in 40 years China's Shanghai endures worst cold snap in 40 years](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81703152653_TBEarthquakejp.jpg)
China's Shanghai endures worst cold snap in 40 years
Many provinces have recorded historically low temperatures in recent weeks, the run of cold weather was unusual for Shanghai.
Thu Dec 21 2023
![Cold wave grips northern China, temperatures set to plummet in south Cold wave grips northern China, temperatures set to plummet in south](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61702540551_TBSnowfalljpg.jpg)
Cold wave grips northern China, temperatures set to plummet in south
Snow and ice forced the closure of 126 highways across several provinces.
Thu Dec 14 2023
![China ministry seeks more fever clinics to combat respiratory illness surge China ministry seeks more fever clinics to combat respiratory illness surge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71701048826_TBBeijingjpg.jpg)
China ministry seeks more fever clinics to combat respiratory illness surge
Cases among children are appearing especially high in Beijing and Liaoning province, where hospitals are warning of long waits.
Mon Nov 27 2023
![Hundreds more Rohingya refugees arrive in Indonesia's Aceh Hundreds more Rohingya refugees arrive in Indonesia's Aceh](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61700020181_TBROHINGYAMUARATIGA.jpg)
Hundreds more Rohingya refugees arrive in Indonesia's Aceh
The refugees, who arrived at various parts of the province have overwhelmed local facilities, a UNHCR official, told.
Mon Nov 20 2023
![Southern China drenched, many flights cancelled as rain storms pound region Southern China drenched, many flights cancelled as rain storms pound region](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81694084965_TBtyphoonHaikui.jpg)
Southern China drenched, many flights cancelled as rain storms pound region
Flooding in parts of Fujian province during the past two days forced the evacuation of nearly 300,000 people.
Thu Sep 07 2023
![Storms from Typhoon Haikui drench China's Fujian province Storms from Typhoon Haikui drench China's Fujian province](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51693795739_collapsedcanopy.jpg)
Storms from Typhoon Haikui drench China's Fujian province
About 114,400 people were moved from risky areas as Typhoon Haikui made landfall in China.
Tue Sep 05 2023
![Heavy rains, floods inundate China; Hunan province sees record rain, thousands evacuated Heavy rains, floods inundate China; Hunan province sees record rain, thousands evacuated](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/61693200696_FLOODWATER.jpg)
Heavy rains, floods inundate China; Hunan province sees record rain, thousands evacuated
Several provinces warned to expect torrential rain and flash floods over next two days as unrelenting downpours wreak havoc on the country.
Mon Aug 28 2023