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Nepal's political crisis deepened this week as protests erupted nationwide, leading to the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. The unrest was sparked by a social media ban and widespread discontent over corruption, economic hardship, and political instability, reflecting a broader regional pattern of youth-led upheaval.
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In November 2025, Cyclone Ditwah and related monsoon storms caused catastrophic flooding and landslides across Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam. Over 2,500 deaths have been reported, with millions displaced and widespread infrastructure damage. Scientists link the severity to climate change, with warmer Indian Ocean waters intensifying storms and rainfall.
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Cyclone Ditwah caused severe flooding, landslides, and destruction across Sri Lanka, affecting over 1.2 million people, with at least 88 confirmed deaths and hundreds missing. Relief efforts are ongoing amid infrastructure damage and heavy rains, with more adverse weather expected.
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Flooding and landslides across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Malaysia have caused over 1,160 deaths, displacing hundreds of thousands. Heavy monsoon rains, intensified by climate change and tropical cyclones, have led to widespread destruction, with aid efforts hampered by blocked roads and broken infrastructure.