Disaster Response
IKEA Stores Could Become Emergency Shelters as Europe Strengthens Crisis Preparedness
IKEA stores in Denmark could be converted into emergency shelters or temporary hospitals during blackouts, floods or attacks on critical infrastructure, as European...
Indonesia Receives First Aircraft Carrier As Cost, Defence Role Spark Debate
Indonesia has received its first aircraft carrier, a retired Italian warship that the government says will strengthen maritime security and improve the country’s...
China’s Internet Crackdown Draws Scrutiny After Nepal-Tibet Disaster
By Benson Daniel China's handling of information surrounding the devastating Nepal-Tibet disaster has come under renewed scrutiny, with authorities accused of using the...
Nepal turns to DNA testing as flood victims remain unidentified
By Benson Daniel Nepal has begun a major DNA identification effort as authorities struggle to identify hundreds of people killed or reported missing...
Indonesia Earthquake Leaves 12,800 Displaced as Residents Await Aid.
Thousands of people displaced by a powerful earthquake in eastern Indonesia are sleeping in makeshift camps as they await emergency assistance following the...
Death Toll Rises After Tunnel Collapse in India’s Sikkim as Rescue Operations Continue
At least nine workers have died and several others remain trapped after a tunnel under construction collapsed in the northeastern Indian state of...
