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Indonesia wildfire and disaster crisis expands through Oct 1

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Latest: Indonesia trials dry ice to disperse forest fire haze

By mid-October 2026, Indonesia’s forest and land fire (karhutla) crisis has intensified, with estimates suggesting approximately 900,000 hectares have burned since January. Driven by El Niño-induced drought, the fires ha

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Chinese aircraft carrier operational status

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Latest: Liaoning aircraft carrier deployed to Western Pacific for military drills

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is managing varying levels of carrier activity. As of early October 2026, the aircraft carrier Shandong is undergoing extended maintenance at the Yulin naval base on Haina

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International procurement of Ukrainian interceptor drones

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Latest: Japan signs contract for Ukrainian SkyFall interceptor drones

International interest in Ukrainian-made interceptor drones has expanded through significant procurement and funding agreements. In early October 2026, Germany announced a military aid package worth approximately one b

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Kumamoto earthquake recovery: aid packages and ongoing gaps

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Latest: Japan businesses launch new services to support disaster recovery via hometown tax

As recovery efforts continue following the July 28, 2026, earthquake, the scale of damage has risen to over 53,800 buildings. While water outages have been restored, many residents remain in evacuation centers or makeshi

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