Humanitarian Crisis
Anita Anand | Humanitarian aid to Afghans amidst suffering: Will it be a pipe dream?
Most of the development aid coming into Afghanistan has stopped
Strong quake hits east Taiwan, rattles buildings in capital
Taiwan's Central Weather Bureau says a strong 6.1 magnitude earthquake has struck the east.
23 killed as thunderstorms, dust storm lash Pakistan
Massive thunderstorms and a dust storm lashed Pakistan's Punjab and Sindh provinces, killing at least 23 people, injuring scores of others.
More floods likely as death toll rises to over 700 in Africa, says UN
Mozambique reported scores more deaths on Saturday from a cyclone and floods around southern Africa that have killed at least 732 people.
Mozambique cyclone death toll climbs to 417: Government
The death toll in Mozambique has climbed to 417 after a cyclone devastated swathes of the southern African country.
Emergency declared as Australia braces for powerful twin cyclones
Australia on Thursday declared a state of emergency and evacuated people from its Northern Territory.
Mozambique, Zimbabwe cyclone deaths exceed 300 as UN boosts aid
The death toll from a cyclone in Mozambique and Zimbabwe rose to more than 300 as rescuers raced against the clock to help survivors.
Indonesia flood death toll rises to 89, dozens missing
At least 89 people are known to have died after flash floods and landslides tore through Indonesia's Papua region.