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Hundreds more flights are canceled as Tropical Storm Dolphin causes flooding in eastern China

Tropical Storm Dolphin caused hundreds of flight cancellations in Shanghai and widespread flooding. Authorities evacuated over a million people from riskier areas in China. The storm intensified monsoon rains, triggering floods and landslides in the Philippines. Five people died in a landslide in Baguio city after heavy rains. Nearly a…

The Economic Times

Second World War 'hell ship' found in Philippines with over 1,000 prisoners

Divers have found the wreck of the Hofuku Maru off Luzon in the Philippines. The Japanese freighter sank in 1944 with over 1,200 Allied POWs; a digitised military file finally solved the mystery.

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Wreck of World War II Japanese 'hellship' that sank with more than 1,000 Allied POWs on board discovered off the Philippines

The remains of a Japanese "hellship" that was torpedoed in 1944 and sank with more than 1,000 POWs on board has been found off the coast of the Philippines island of Luzon.

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Tropical Cyclone Ada Update: Is The Threat Over? Forecast Shows Storm Lingering For Days Yet

Tropical Storm Ada lingers over the Philippine Sea, bringing gale-force winds to Visayas and Luzon. Forecasts warn the system could menace the region until Tuesday evening.

International Business Times UK

Pangasinan Earthquake Strikes Early Saturday: 4.8 Magnitude Tremor Rattles Northern Luzon

Magnitude 4.8 earthquake strikes Pangasinan on 10 January 2026. Intensity IV shaking in Bani; tremor felt across northern Luzon. No damage reported.

International Business Times UK

Tropical Depression 'Verbena' Update: DOST-PAGASA Quietly Upgrades Lurking LPA as Rains Intensify

DOST-PAGASA upgrades the Low Pressure Area east of Surigao into Tropical Depression 'Verbena'. Signal No. 1 is raised across the Visayas as rains intensify.

International Business Times UK

Amid Typhoon Uwan, Kiko Barzaga Proposes Death Penalty To Protect Sierra Madre, Other Natural Defences

As Typhoon Uwan batters the Philippines, Filipino politician Kiko Barzaga proposed death penalty against those mining Sierra Madre and other natural defences of the country.

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Super Typhoon Uwan Weakens, Now Passing Over La Union as 15 More Areas Marked High Risk

The super typhoon Fung-wong, locally known as Uwan, has now weakened into typhoon status, according to state meteorologists in the Philippines. The change comes as 15 more regions were marked at tropical cyclone signal number 4.

International Business Times UK

Where Is Typhoon Uwan Now? Luzon Update Shows Monster Storm Ripping Through Northern Provinces

Typhoon Uwan (Fung-Wong) weakens slightly but changes course, bringing severe wind signals, storm surges, and 'very high' seas to Luzon. Experts track its new path.

International Business Times UK

Super Typhoon Uwan Update: TCWS No. 5 Zone Smashed By 185 km/h Winds, Eye In Nueva Vizcaya

Super Typhoon Uwan made landfall in Aurora, striking Luzon with 185 km/h winds. The storm is now traversing the mountains, bringing storm surge and TCWS No. 5 threats.

International Business Times UK

Typhoon Uwan Update: Terrifying Videos Show Monster Storm Smashing Into the Philippines

Typhoon Uwan lashes the Philippines with 230 km/h winds as terrifying videos show massive floods, storm surges, and widespread destruction across Luzon.

International Business Times UK

Super Typhoon Uwan Live Tracker: Eyes On Northern Luzon Landfall — Families Evacuate Urgently

Super Typhoon Uwan heads for Northern Luzon with 175 km/h winds — urgent evacuations underway as coastal communities brace.

International Business Times UK

Typhoon Uwan Gains Intensity, Possible Landfall in Luzon by Sunday as Five More Areas Issued Warnings

The Philippines braces for Typhoon Uwan/Fung-wong as it intensifies,with a projected landfall on Sunday.

International Business Times UK

Where Is Uwan Now? Potential 'Super Typhoon' Puts Luzon in Danger Due To Fierce Winds, Massive Waves

Luzon is on high alert as Uwan rapidly intensifies into a super typhoon

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Typhoon Uwan Threat: Signal No. 4 Raised Over Catanduanes, Northern Luzon Set for 'Catastrophic Destruction'

Typhoon Uwan escalates to Signal No. 4 over Catanduanes and may hit as a Super Typhoon. PAGASA warns of life-threatening storm surges exceeding 3.0m in coastal Luzon.

International Business Times UK

Typhoon Uwan Threatens Luzon: Officials Warn Storm Surge Risks Exceed 3.0m

Typhoon Uwan is set to rapidly intensify and may reach Super Typhoon status, bringing a 'life-threatening' 3.0 meters storm surge risk to Luzon and Visayas.

International Business Times UK

Super Typhoon Philippines Uwan Landfall: Citizens Asked To Brace - Could This Be The Strongest Storm Of The Year?

Typhoon Uwan rapidly strengthens as it approaches the Philippines, prompting warnings of destructive winds, heavy rainfall, and possible life-threatening conditions.

International Business Times UK

PAGASA Warns Signal No. 5: Potential 'Super Typhoon' Uwan to Bring Catastrophic Destruction

PAGASA warns 'Super Typhoon' Uwan may reach TCWS No. 5, bringing 'catastrophic destruction' and storm surge risk to Luzon. Latest track and alert updates inside.

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The Independent UK

Tropical storm edges toward the Philippines and may grow to a typhoon on path toward China

Tropical Storm Matmo is edging closer to the Philippines' most populous region of Luzon, which it is expected to cross Friday

LiveScience

Taal Lake: The volcanic crater that has 'an island within a lake, within an island within a lake, within an island'

Taal Lake on Luzon Island in the Philippines is a volcanic crater lake with a rare geology of nested islands and water.

The Independent UK

Philippines facing ‘unprecedented’ back-to-back typhoons. Scientists now say climate crisis is to blame

Philippines, a country that already faces the highest numbers of tropical cyclones in the world, endured six typhoons in just a matter of 23 days

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Super Typhoon Man-Yi Threatens Philippines With Devastating Impact

Typhoon Man-yi, also known as Pepito, threatens the Philippines with strong winds and heavy rains, prompting evacuations and warnings of severe weather con...

France 24

Philippines: Locals and activists campaign against booming nickel industry

The nickel ore extraction industry is booming in the Philippines, be it on the islands of Sibuyan, Palawan or Luzon. Nickel is mainly known for its use in stainless steel, but is also used for the production of lithium batteries for solar panels and electric vehicles. The metal is therefore…

Zenger

Astronomical Rainfall Totals Prompt Dramatic Flood Rescues In Philippines, Taiwan

A powerful tropical cyclone brought flooding rainfall to the Philippines and Taiwan over the weekend

France 24

Deadly Typhoon Noru slams northern Philippines, forces thousands to flee

Five rescuers were killed in the Philippines after they were sent to a flooded village during a powerful typhoon, authorities said Monday, without releasing details on their cause of death.

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