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A long-exposure photograph of a total lunar eclipse, showing the moon glowing a deep, dramatic red against a starry night sky.

September 5, 2025

September 7 Blood Moon Lasts 82 Minutes: 6.2 Billion Can See Longest Eclipse Since 2022

A total lunar eclipse will occur on September 7-8, 2025, when Earth passes between the Sun and Moon, causing the Moon to turn red. The totality phase will last 82 minutes, making

Vietnam government agencies coordinate typhoon emergency response and issue public safety guidance during severe weather disruptions.

Asia·Climate·Disaster·News

Typhoon Kajiki Floods Thao River Beyond Alert Level 3: NCHMF Warns ‘200mm Rainfall’ With New Storm Formation over Vietnam

Typhoon Kajiki struck Vietnam’s central coast Monday, August 25, causing widespread blackouts across multiple provinces with at least 331 power poles downed and triggering widespread flooding in Hanoi—just days before the capital’s National Day celebrations. The storm made landfall with

August 26, 2025

Asia-Pacific Economic Growth Powers 60% Globally but Faces Up to 11% Climate GDP Losses, Warns UN ESCAP Report

Climate·Nature·News

A new UN report shows a stark contrast in the Asia-Pacific region: these economies powered 60% of global economic growth in 2024, yet many

Fall Armyworm Threatens Asia’s Rice Crops, Endangering Global Food Security

Agriculture

A concerning shift is happening across rice fields in Asia. The fall armyworm, a destructive pest known primarily for attacking corn crops, is now