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China announced plans to establish a 3,500-hectare nature reserve at Scarborough Shoal, a disputed territory claimed by the Philippines. The move has prompted diplomatic protests from Manila, increased regional tensions, and criticism from the US and allies. Clashes between Chinese and Philippine vessels have intensified amid ongoing sovereignty disputes.
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Mass protests in Manila on September 21 highlight public outrage over corruption linked to ghost flood-control projects. Demonstrations, coinciding with the anniversary of martial law, demand accountability amid revelations of political misconduct and government investigations. Violence and conflicting narratives have marked the events, with authorities and protesters at odds.
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Pony.ai and Grab are deploying autonomous taxis in Singapore's Punggol district, with plans to expand to Hong Kong. The companies aim to test and launch driverless services on fixed routes, reflecting broader growth in China's autonomous vehicle sector and regional ambitions.
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Super Typhoon Ragasa, with winds up to 215 km/h, is nearing the Philippines' Babuyan Islands, prompting evacuations and warnings of life-threatening storm surges. The storm is forecast to move westward, impacting China and Taiwan, with authorities activating flood control measures and evacuations today, Thu, 25 Sep 2025.
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Recent climate phenomena include a rare Sudden Stratospheric Warming over Antarctica affecting Australian weather, and powerful typhoons like Ragasa, intensified by climate change, impacting Southeast Asia. These events highlight the growing influence of global warming on regional weather patterns and natural disasters.
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Since late September 2025, the Philippines has experienced a series of powerful earthquakes, including a magnitude 7.4 quake near Davao Oriental on October 10 and a 6.9 tremor in Central Visayas on September 30. These events caused at least 87 deaths, thousands of injuries, widespread structural damage, and triggered tsunami alerts. Authorities continue rescue and damage assessments amid ongoing aftershocks.
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As of November 10, 2025, the Philippines faces severe impacts from Super Typhoon Fung-wong following Typhoon Kalmaegi, which killed over 200 people. Fung-wong made landfall Sunday with winds up to 185 kph, causing heavy rains, flooding, and forcing evacuations of over 1.3 million people. The storm disrupted rescue efforts and is expected to affect Taiwan next. The region braces for ongoing recovery amid repeated disasters.
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Typhoon Kalmaegi caused at least 188 deaths across the Philippines and Vietnam, with record rainfall and flooding. The storm's increasing strength is linked to rising sea temperatures due to climate change. Multiple countries face ongoing damage, with authorities evacuating thousands and assessing widespread destruction.
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Super Typhoon Fung-wong struck the northern Philippines on Sunday night with winds up to 185 km/h, following deadly Typhoon Kalmaegi. Over 1.4 million people were evacuated, with at least 18 deaths reported from flooding and landslides. The storm weakened as it moved toward Taiwan, causing further evacuations and heavy rains. The Philippines remains vulnerable amid increasing storm intensity linked to climate change.