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Natural Disasters: Rising Waters and Floods

By Dr. Hassan HumeidaKiel, Germany: The Growing Threat of Floods: Understanding Causes and Protection: Floods are among the most destructive natural hazards on Earth, capable of transforming quiet streams into raging torrents within hours. Driven by intensifying extreme rainfall from climate change, rapid urban development, and sealed surfaces, floods pose…
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China-Pakistan: A New Era of Industrial, Technological, and Agricultural Cooperation

By Nasir AijazThe AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: In a comprehensive and forward-looking diplomatic mission that underscores the enduring all-weather strategic partnership between Pakistan and China, Chief Minister of Sindh Province, Syed Murad Ali Shah conducted a high-level, week-long official tour of China’s Hubei Province and the global financial hub of Shanghai.…
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Environment

Natural Disasters: Volcanic Eruptions

By Dr. Hassan Humeida KIEL, GERMANY: Why do volcanoes Remain a Global Threat: Understanding Eruptions and Hazards? Volcanoes can create islands, build mountains, and enrich soils—yet they can also destroy entire communities within hours. As some of the most powerful forces on Earth, volcanoes are monitored closely by modern science,…
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Society

Natural Disasters: Tsunamis

By Dr. Hassan Humeida KIEL, GERMANY: The Key Question in Tsunami Formation: Why Coastlines Are at Risk: Tsunamis often begin far out at sea and can devastate coastlines minutes or hours later, sometimes thousands of kilometres from their source. These enormous movements of water are among the most dangerous natural…
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Migratory Bird Population Plummet Along Pakistan’s Indus Flyway

Migratory Birds-AI-generated image By Nasir Aijaz,The AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: The autumn skies over southern Pakistan, once darkened by the grand arrival of millions of wintering waterfowl, are growing dangerously quiet. Official census data reveals a catastrophic decline in migratory birds traversing the Indus Flyway—also known as International Route No. 4—plunging…
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Environment

Natural Disasters: Landslides and Mudflows

By Dr. Hassan HumeidaKiel, Germany: Where Slopes Become Unstable: The Growing Threat of Landslides and Debris Flows: The highest risks are generally found in mountainous regions with steep slopes and heavy rainfall, including parts of the Andes, the Himalayas, and areas surrounding the Pacific Ring of Fire. Earthquakes can destabilize…
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Four Months Before the Vote: Kyrgyzstan’s Procedural Bet at the United Nations

President Japarov addressing the UN General Assembly (Photo: News.kg) By Kuban AbdymenCentralasianlight, Kyrgyzstan BISHKEK: President Sadyr Japarov’s address to the general debate of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly on September 22 in New York was his first from that podium since Kyrgyzstan was elected a non-permanent member…
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Education

Natural Disasters: Tropical Cyclones

By Dr. Hassan HumeidaKiel, Germany: The Growing Threat of Tropical Cyclones: Heat Engines of the Ocean: They begin over warm tropical seas, often far from land, but within days, tropical cyclones can develop into enormous storm systems capable of devastating entire coastlines. Known as hurricanes in the Atlantic and eastern…
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East Asia

Peace Walk Held in Chuncheon to Mark 45th UN International Day of Peace, WT Poomsae Championships

By Seok-jae KangVice President, Asia Journalists Association CHUNCHEON, Korea: The 2026 Chuncheon Peace Walk was successfully held on Sept. 17 near the Songam Sports Town in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, commemorating the 45th anniversary of the UN International Day of Peace and celebrating the 2026 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships. The 4-Km…
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Education

Natural Disasters: Snow and Ice Avalanches

By Dr. Hassan HumeidaKIEL, GERMANY Ice Avalanches – Why Breaking Glaciers Can Become a Powerful and Deadly Natural Hazard: Glaciers may appear to be immovable monuments of ice, but high in the world’s mountains, they are constantly changing and moving. When millions of tons of ice, snow, and rock break…
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