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Indonesia wildfire and haze crisis intensifies

79 clusters · 260 sources · last updated about 19 hours ago

Latest: Indonesia forest fire hotspots increase to 338 points

The 2026 Indonesia wildfire season, intensified by El Niño, has reached catastrophic levels. By late September, approximately 1.92 million hectares had burned since January, devastating over half of the habitats for crit

Indonesia wildfire and transboundary haze crisis expands

46 clusters · 203 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Indonesia forest fires cause severe health risks and local emergencies

By early November 2026, Indonesia’s forest and land fire (karhutla) crisis, driven by El Niño, has escalated into a massive public health emergency. Cumulative cases of acute respiratory infection (ISPA) have risen to 40

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force disciplinary dismissals

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force member dismissed for extortion attempt

Recent reports indicate instances of disciplinary dismissals within the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) following criminal activities by personnel. In one case, a 29-year-old member at Kanoya Air Base was dism

Philippines maritime security and cooperation

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Philippines, EU, Japan, and U.S. enhance maritime cooperation

The Philippines is expanding its maritime security and regulatory partnerships through various regional and international channels. Initial efforts focused on exploring cooperation with Taiwan to protect critical underse

Regional travel accounts in East Asia

17 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Regional travel experiences across Japan

Personal travel accounts document various journeys across East Asia, with a particular focus on Japan. Earlier reports detail regional transit and sightseeing, including rail journeys through Taiwan, transit in Shanghai,