Hanoi flood levels to be little changed, parts to remain inundated - Weather agency
High flooding water levels have flooded riverside and low-lying areas, eroded dykes and threatened parts of Hanoi.
Thu Sep 12 2024
Typhoon Shanshan brings torrential rains, travel turmoil across Japan
The storm was expected to approach the central and eastern regions, which includes Tokyo, around the weekend, the weather agency said.
Fri Aug 30 2024
Japan issues alert for heavy snow
The Japanese weather agency on Friday issued a heavy snow alert for northern Japanese prefectures, as heavy snow continued to hit parts of the country.
Fri Dec 22 2023
6.4-magnitude quake strikes off coast of Okinawa's Miyakejima Island
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 struck off the coast of Miyakejima island in Japan's southernmost prefecture of Okinawa on Tuesday, the weather agency here said.
Tue May 09 2017
Powerful typhoon Chaba barrels toward Japan
The violent storm was moving north-northeast off the Tsushima islets chain near Japan's southern Kyushu, packing gusts of up to 180 kilometres (110 miles) per hour, Japan's weather agency said.
Wed Oct 05 2016
False megaquake alert shakes Tokyo
A false warning of a megaquake about to strike Tokyo was issued by Japan's weather agency and quickly cancelled on Monday, but not before creating chaos.
Mon Aug 01 2016
Sorry! South Korea's weather agency apologises after fax triggers quake alert
The message warning of a 6.5-magnitude quake was part of a five-day disaster response exercise and should never have been faxed.
Wed May 18 2016
2014 was 'hottest year on record': UN
The year 2014 was the hottest on record, "consistent" with a changing climate, the UN's weather agency said Monday.
Mon Feb 02 2015
Typhoon Halong rips through western Japan
Typhoon Halong slammed into western Japan on Sunday, making landfall on the main Honshu island as the weather agency issued its highest alert.
Sun Aug 10 2014
87 people killed or missing in northern Gaza's Beit Lahiya, health ministry says
A total of 87 people were killed or missing under the rubble after an Israeli attack on Saturday on northern Gaza's town of Beit Lahiya.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Hundreds of colonists storm Al-Aqsa Mosque under heavy Israeli protection
Hundreds of Israeli colonists stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Sunday morning during the fourth day of the Jewish Sukkot festival.
Sun Oct 20 2024
ANALYSIS - What could happen if Trump rejects the US election results
If Trump seems to be losing, the delay could let him claim fraud and undermine confidence in election officials.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Motorcycling - Marquez wins Australian MotoGP after intense battle with Martin
The 31-year-old, third in the championship standings, has now won the Australian MotoGP four times in the premier class.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Prabowo takes up Indonesian presidency, vows to tackle corruption, other issues
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto on Sunday took over as president of the world's third-largest democracy, vowing to combat internal issues
Sun Oct 20 2024
Nepal's Sherpas deserve more, says teenager who scaled world's 14 tallest peaks
Sherpas are known for climbing skills that make them the backbone of mountain expeditions.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Inside the underground lab in China tasked with solving a physics mystery
China will soon collect neutrino data, aiming to unravel one of particle physics' biggest mysteries.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Millions in Cuba still without power as major outage persists
Millions of Cubans remain without electricity because of a prolonged outage at the main power plants on the island, Anadolu Agency reported.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Surge in Gaza violence increases famine risk, monitor says
About 1.84 million people across the besieged Palestinian enclave are living through high levels of acute food insecurity.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Israel pounds Beirut and Gaza after rockets hit Israel's north
A drone was launched at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's holiday home.
Sun Oct 20 2024