DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Israel announces 'tactical pause' in Gaza to allow aid to starving
Washington DC (UPI) Jul 27, 2025
Israel announced Sunday it would take a "tactical pause" in fighting to allow aid delivery to Gaza after 25 countries issued a joint statement saying the war "must end now." ... more
Contaminated Fukushima soil delivered to Japan PM office
Tokyo (AFP) July 19, 2025
Dozens of bags of mildly radioactive soil collected from near the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant were delivered Saturday to the Japanese prime minister's office, in an effort to show it is safe for reuse. ... more
Extreme weather misinformation 'putting lives at risk,' study warns
Washington (AFP) July 22, 2025
Major social media platforms are enabling and profiting from misinformation around extreme weather events, endangering lives and impeding emergency response efforts, a research group said Tuesday. ... more