Jamaica Braces for Category 5 Hurricane Melissa
Jamaica is on high alert as Category 5 Hurricane Melissa nears, emptying shelves, boarding homes, and prompting mass evacuations hours before landfall.
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M5.6 Earthquake Rattles Ecuador’s Coast
A magnitude-5.6 earthquake struck off Ecuador’s coast at 35 km depth on Tuesday, EMSC reports. Here’s what residents, travelers, and digital nomads need to know.
Car Crash Kills Qatari Officials Near Sharm el-Sheikh
A car crash near Sharm el-Sheikh killed three Qatari officials and injured two others days before a critical Gaza peace summit. Repatriation to Doha is underway.
Typhoon Matmo Bears Down on Southern Chinese Mainland Coast
Typhoon Matmo, the 21st storm of the year, is set to make landfall around midday along the southern coast of the Chinese mainland with Category 14 winds, triggering red alerts and emergency measures.
Plan Smart: Travel Safety Tips for China’s National Day Holiday
With an estimated 2.36 billion trips during China’s National Day holiday, officials advise travelers to follow safety alerts, plan routes wisely, and check fire safety in hotels.
Typhoon Tapah Poised to Slam Guangdong, Guangxi with Torrential Rains
Typhoon Tapah, the 16th storm of the year, is set to hit Guangdong & Guangxi with 28-33 m/s winds and 100-230 mm rain. Coastal areas brace for Force 9-10 winds and flash floods.
Lisbon Funicular Crash Leaves 15 Dead, 18 Injured
A deadly derailment on Lisbon’s funicular killed 15 and injured 18. Portugal observes a national day of mourning as investigations are launched.
Hawaii’s Kilauea Erupts for 31st Time Since Dec 2024
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupted for the 31st time since December 2024. The lava is safely contained within the crater at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, posing no threat to nearby residents.
South China Prepares for Typhoon Kajiki Strike
Typhoon Kajiki nears South China, prompting Level-IV alerts in Guangxi and Hainan. Coastal regions brace for high winds and heavy rain.
Yellow Alerts: Heavy Rain to Soak Over 10 Mainland Provinces
Yellow alerts for heavy rain span over ten provinces across the Chinese mainland, with flash floods, hail threats and evacuation orders—track key impacts and safety tips here.