Disaster

Climate-driven “megadrought” batters western US economy, water supply

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Global News published this video item, entitled “Climate-driven “megadrought” batters western US economy, water supply” – below is their description. Fears of severe water shortages are rising in the western United States, as the region endures a “megadrought” that is creating exceptionally dry conditions across several states. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, about 54 … Read more Climate-driven “megadrought” batters western US economy, water supply

Communities come together for flood clean-up as state announces disaster support | 7NEWS

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7NEWS Australia published this video item, entitled “Communities come together for flood clean-up as state announces disaster support | 7NEWS” – below is their description. More emergency funding is on the way for locals counting their losses from the flood damage. Acting Premier James Merlino toured the state’s east as the region remains on alert. … Read more Communities come together for flood clean-up as state announces disaster support | 7NEWS

Disaster recovery package to help flood-affected Victorians get back on their feet | ABC News

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ABC News (Australia) published this video item, entitled “Disaster recovery package to help flood-affected Victorians get back on their feet | ABC News” – below is their description. The clean-up is continuing in Victoria’s flood and storm damaged areas, with more than 40,000 homes and businesses still without power. ABC News (Australia) YouTube Channel Got … Read more Disaster recovery package to help flood-affected Victorians get back on their feet | ABC News

Soldiers remembered at Black Hawk disaster anniversary ceremony | 7NEWS

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7NEWS Australia published this video item, entitled “Soldiers remembered at Black Hawk disaster anniversary ceremony | 7NEWS” – below is their description. It has been 25 years since Australia’s worst peacetime military aviation disaster. Today the 18 soldiers who died were remembered in a ceremony at Townsville. 7NEWS Australia YouTube Channel Got a comment? Leave … Read more Soldiers remembered at Black Hawk disaster anniversary ceremony | 7NEWS

China launches Long March 2D rocket carrying Beijing-3 and three other satellites

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South China Morning Post published this video item, entitled “China launches Long March 2D rocket carrying Beijing-3 and three other satellites” – below is their description. China sent Beijing-3 and three other satellites into orbit on June 11, 2021. Carried by the Long March 2D rocket, Beijing-3 will be used for resource investigation, ecological monitoring, … Read more China launches Long March 2D rocket carrying Beijing-3 and three other satellites

LIVE: Myanmar Junta Formally Charges Aung San Suu Kyi With Corruption | Top News

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Bloomberg Quicktake: Now published this video item, entitled “LIVE: Myanmar Junta Formally Charges Aung San Suu Kyi With Corruption | Top News” – below is their description. (June 10) Myanmar’s military junta formally charged Aung San Suu Kyi and other officials with corruption on Thursday, one of the most serious of the seven cases against … Read more LIVE: Myanmar Junta Formally Charges Aung San Suu Kyi With Corruption | Top News

South Korea’s Sewol ferry disaster, a tragedy that traumatised a generation

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “South Korea’s Sewol ferry disaster, a tragedy that traumatised a generation” – below is their description. On April 16, 2014, the MV Sewol ferry capsized near the southwestern shores of South Korea, with 476 passengers on board, including 325 pupils on a school trip. Very few of … Read more South Korea’s Sewol ferry disaster, a tragedy that traumatised a generation

Victoria floods claim second life as major clean-up begins | 9 News Australia

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9 News Australia published this video item, entitled “Victoria floods claim second life as major clean-up begins | 9 News Australia” – below is their description. A second person’s body has been found in Victoria’s disaster floodwaters as major clean-up begins with power still out to tens of thousands. Subscribe and 🔔: https://bit.ly/2noaGhv | Get … Read more Victoria floods claim second life as major clean-up begins | 9 News Australia

The flood disaster this Tasmanian town will never forget | ABC News

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ABC News (Australia) published this video item, entitled “The flood disaster this Tasmanian town will never forget | ABC News” – below is their description. On the night of June 5, 2016, residents in the town of Latrobe in Tasmania’s north-west fell asleep to the sound of rain on their roofs. Only a few hours … Read more The flood disaster this Tasmanian town will never forget | ABC News

Evergrande Tycoon Loses $20 Billion as Investors Revolt

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Bloomberg Markets and Finance published this video item, entitled “Evergrande Tycoon Loses $20 Billion as Investors Revolt” – below is their description. Jun.10 — Just 8 months after celebrating a narrow escape from financial disaster, Chinese billionaire Hui Ka Yan finds himself back in crisis fighting mode. Concerns about the health of China Evergrande Group … Read more Evergrande Tycoon Loses $20 Billion as Investors Revolt

Myanmar Junta Formally Charges Aung San Suu Kyi With Corruption

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Bloomberg Quicktake: Now published this video item, entitled “Myanmar Junta Formally Charges Aung San Suu Kyi With Corruption” – below is their description. Myanmar’s military junta formally charged Aung San Suu Kyi and other officials with corruption on Thursday, one of the most serious of the seven cases against the civilian leader since her detention … Read more Myanmar Junta Formally Charges Aung San Suu Kyi With Corruption

Sen. Warren Says ‘You Bet’ More Crypto Regulation Is Needed

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Bloomberg Politics published this video item, entitled “Sen. Warren Says ‘You Bet’ More Crypto Regulation Is Needed” – below is their description. Jun.09 — U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, a Massachusetts Democrat, says what’s happening now in cryptocurrencies is reminiscent of the Wild West and calls it an “environmental disaster.” She speaks with Bloomberg’s Joe Weisenthal … Read more Sen. Warren Says ‘You Bet’ More Crypto Regulation Is Needed

Victorian businesses concerned about paying their bills after another lockdown | ABC News

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ABC News (Australia) published this video item, entitled “Victorian businesses concerned about paying their bills after another lockdown | ABC News” – below is their description. While many businesses are looking forward to opening their doors on Friday, those that can’t are worried about how they are going to pay their bills. It’s unclear whether … Read more Victorian businesses concerned about paying their bills after another lockdown | ABC News

Pakistan Train Collision Kills At Least 51 People, Injures More Than 100

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Bloomberg Quicktake: Now published this video item, entitled “Pakistan Train Collision Kills At Least 51 People, Injures More Than 100” – below is their description. An express train barreled into another that had derailed in Pakistan before dawn Monday, killing at least 51 people and setting off a desperate effort to search the crumpled cars … Read more Pakistan Train Collision Kills At Least 51 People, Injures More Than 100

Pakistan Train Accident: Dozens Killed in Railway Collison

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Bloomberg Quicktake: Now published this video item, entitled “Pakistan Train Accident: Dozens Killed in Railway Collison” – below is their description. Two express trains — the Millat Express and the Sir Syed Express — collided in southern Pakistan early Monday, killing at least 30 passengers, authorities said, as rescuers and villagers worked to pull injured … Read more Pakistan Train Accident: Dozens Killed in Railway Collison