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China Dog Enjoys Underwater Scenery Inside Small Diving Capsule

On May 20, 2025, in Nanning, located in southern China’s Guangxi region, a woman placed her white dog inside a small diving capsule. She then lowered the capsule into shallow water, allowing the dog to observe the underwater scenery.

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China: Group of Cats Takes Turns Running on Moving Treadmill

On September 1, 2023, in Xuzhou, China, a group of cats took turns stepping onto a moving treadmill to run. After one cat jumped off, another would immediately climb onto the belt to continue the activity in sequence.

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Woman Life Freedom Protests

Photo by Sarina/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM Iranian people gather while blocking a street during a protest in Sa'adat Abad in Tehran, Iran on November 15, 2022. The nationwide protests started after the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old girl who died under the custody of the Islamic Republic's Morality Police on September 16th, 2022 in Tehran.

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Woman Life Freedom Protests

Photo by Sarina/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM A young woman, without wearing a hijab, shouts a slogan while standing on a burning dumpster during a protest in Sa'adat Abad in Tehran, Iran on November 15, 2022. The nationwide protests started after the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old girl who died under the custody of the Islamic Republic's Morality Police on September 16th, 2022 in Tehran.

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Woman Life Freedom Protests

Photo by Sarina/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM A young woman, without wearing a hijab, shouts a slogan while standing on a burning dumpster during a protest in Sa'adat Abad in Tehran, Iran on November 15, 2022. The nationwide protests started after the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old girl who died under the custody of the Islamic Republic's Morality Police on September 16th, 2022 in Tehran.

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Woman Life Freedom Protests

Photo by Sarina/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM Iranian people gather while blocking a street during a protest in Sa'adat Abad in Tehran, Iran on November 15, 2022. The nationwide protests started after the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old girl who died under the custody of the Islamic Republic's Morality Police on September 16th, 2022 in Tehran.

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Woman Life Freedom Protests

Photo by Sarina/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM Iranian people gather while blocking a street during a protest in Sa'adat Abad in Tehran, Iran on November 15, 2022. The nationwide protests started after the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old girl who died under the custody of the Islamic Republic's Morality Police on September 16th, 2022 in Tehran.

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Woman Life Freedom Protests

Photo by Sarina/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM Iranian people gather while blocking a street during a protest near Punak square on October 1, 2022 in Tehran, Iran. The nationwide protests started after the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old girl who died under the custody of the Islamic Republic's Morality Police on September 16th, 2022 in Tehran.

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Woman Life Freedom Protests

Photo by Sarina/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM A young woman, without wearing a hijab, shouts a slogan while standing on a burning dumpster during a protest in Sa'adat Abad in Tehran, Iran on November 15, 2022. The nationwide protests started after the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old girl who died under the custody of the Islamic Republic's Morality Police on September 16th, 2022 in Tehran.

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Woman Life Freedom Protests

Photo by Sarina/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM An Iranian masked woman protester without wearing a hijab holds up a paper reading "For Freedom" in front of a burning dumpster on October 1, 2022 in Tehran, Iran. The nationwide protests started after the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old girl who died under the custody of the Islamic Republic's Morality Police on September 16th, 2022 in Tehran.

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Woman Life Freedom Protests

Photo by Sarina/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM A young woman, without wearing a hijab, shouts a slogan while standing on a burning dumpster during a protest in Sa'adat Abad in Tehran, Iran on November 15, 2022. The nationwide protests started after the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old girl who died under the custody of the Islamic Republic's Morality Police on September 16th, 2022 in Tehran.

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Woman Life Freedom Protests

Photo by Sarina/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM Iranian people gather while blocking a street during a protest near Punak square on October 1, 2022 in Tehran, Iran. The nationwide protests started after the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old girl who died under the custody of the Islamic Republic's Morality Police on September 16th, 2022 in Tehran.

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Woman Life Freedom Protests

Photo by Sarina/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM A young woman, without wearing a hijab, shouts a slogan while standing on a burning dumpster during a protest in Sa'adat Abad in Tehran, Iran on November 15, 2022. The nationwide protests started after the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old girl who died under the custody of the Islamic Republic's Morality Police on September 16th, 2022 in Tehran.

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Woman Life Freedom Protests

Photo by Sarina/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM An Iranian woman without wearing a hijab flashes a victory sign while gathering around a burning dumpster with other protesters near Punak square on October 1, 2022 in Tehran, Iran. The nationwide protests started after the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old girl who died under the custody of the Islamic Republic's Morality Police on September 16th, 2022 in Tehran.

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Woman Life Freedom Protests

Photo by Sarina/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM An Iranian masked woman protester without wearing a hijab holds up a paper reading "For Freedom" in front of a burning dumpster on October 1, 2022 in Tehran, Iran. The nationwide protests started after the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old girl who died under the custody of the Islamic Republic's Morality Police on September 16th, 2022 in Tehran.

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Woman Life Freedom Protests

Photo by Sarina/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM An Iranian woman without wearing a hijab flashes a victory sign while gathering around a burning dumpster with other protesters near Punak square on October 1, 2022 in Tehran, Iran. The nationwide protests started after the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old girl who died under the custody of the Islamic Republic's Morality Police on September 16th, 2022 in Tehran.

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Woman Life Freedom Protests

Photo by Sarina/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM Iranian people gather while blocking a street with a burning dumpster during a protest near Punak square on October 1, 2022 in Tehran, Iran. The nationwide protests started after the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old girl who died under the custody of the Islamic Republic's Morality Police on September 16th, 2022 in Tehran.

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Japan: Heavy Snow Leaves 800 Passengers Stranded Overnight at New Chitose Airport 3

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility across the city. At New Chitose Airport, 126 flights were canceled and many were delayed. Around 800 passengers were stranded overnight due to the severe weather.

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Japan: Heavy Snow Leaves 800 Passengers Stranded Overnight at New Chitose Airport 2

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility across the city. At New Chitose Airport, 126 flights were canceled and many were delayed. Around 800 passengers were stranded overnight due to the severe weather.

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Winter Winds Batter Gaza Tent Shelters

A photograph shows tent shelters housing displaced Palestinian families set up along the shore in Gaza City as strong winter winds sweep the Palestinian enclave on January 13, 2026. A fragile ceasefire has been in place since October, following a deadly war waged by Israel in response to Hamas's unprecedented October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. Nearly 80 percent of buildings in Gaza have been destroyed or damaged by the war, according to UN data. give titel Photo by Ahmed Younis/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winter Winds Batter Gaza Tent Shelters

A photograph shows tent shelters housing displaced Palestinian families set up along the shore in Gaza City as strong winter winds sweep the Palestinian enclave on January 13, 2026. A fragile ceasefire has been in place since October, following a deadly war waged by Israel in response to Hamas's unprecedented October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. Nearly 80 percent of buildings in Gaza have been destroyed or damaged by the war, according to UN data. give titel Photo by Abood Abusalama/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winter Winds Batter Gaza Tent Shelters

A photograph shows tent shelters housing displaced Palestinian families set up along the shore in Gaza City as strong winter winds sweep the Palestinian enclave on January 13, 2026. A fragile ceasefire has been in place since October, following a deadly war waged by Israel in response to Hamas's unprecedented October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. Nearly 80 percent of buildings in Gaza have been destroyed or damaged by the war, according to UN data. give titel Photo by Ahmed Younis/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winter Winds Batter Gaza Tent Shelters

A photograph shows tent shelters housing displaced Palestinian families set up along the shore in Gaza City as strong winter winds sweep the Palestinian enclave on January 13, 2026. A fragile ceasefire has been in place since October, following a deadly war waged by Israel in response to Hamas's unprecedented October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. Nearly 80 percent of buildings in Gaza have been destroyed or damaged by the war, according to UN data. give titel Photo by Ahmed Younis/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winter Winds Batter Gaza Tent Shelters

A photograph shows tent shelters housing displaced Palestinian families set up along the shore in Gaza City as strong winter winds sweep the Palestinian enclave on January 13, 2026. A fragile ceasefire has been in place since October, following a deadly war waged by Israel in response to Hamas's unprecedented October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. Nearly 80 percent of buildings in Gaza have been destroyed or damaged by the war, according to UN data. give titel Photo by Abood Abusalama/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winter Winds Batter Gaza Tent Shelters

A photograph shows tent shelters housing displaced Palestinian families set up along the shore in Gaza City as strong winter winds sweep the Palestinian enclave on January 13, 2026. A fragile ceasefire has been in place since October, following a deadly war waged by Israel in response to Hamas's unprecedented October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. Nearly 80 percent of buildings in Gaza have been destroyed or damaged by the war, according to UN data. give titel Photo by Abood Abusalama/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winter Winds Batter Gaza Tent Shelters

A photograph shows tent shelters housing displaced Palestinian families set up along the shore in Gaza City as strong winter winds sweep the Palestinian enclave on January 13, 2026. A fragile ceasefire has been in place since October, following a deadly war waged by Israel in response to Hamas's unprecedented October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. Nearly 80 percent of buildings in Gaza have been destroyed or damaged by the war, according to UN data. give titel Photo by Ahmed Younis/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winter Winds Batter Gaza Tent Shelters

A photograph shows tent shelters housing displaced Palestinian families set up along the shore in Gaza City as strong winter winds sweep the Palestinian enclave on January 13, 2026. A fragile ceasefire has been in place since October, following a deadly war waged by Israel in response to Hamas's unprecedented October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. Nearly 80 percent of buildings in Gaza have been destroyed or damaged by the war, according to UN data. give titel Photo by Ahmed Younis/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winter Winds Batter Gaza Tent Shelters

A photograph shows tent shelters housing displaced Palestinian families set up along the shore in Gaza City as strong winter winds sweep the Palestinian enclave on January 13, 2026. A fragile ceasefire has been in place since October, following a deadly war waged by Israel in response to Hamas's unprecedented October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. Nearly 80 percent of buildings in Gaza have been destroyed or damaged by the war, according to UN data. give titel Photo by Ahmed Younis/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winter Winds Batter Gaza Tent Shelters

A photograph shows tent shelters housing displaced Palestinian families set up along the shore in Gaza City as strong winter winds sweep the Palestinian enclave on January 13, 2026. A fragile ceasefire has been in place since October, following a deadly war waged by Israel in response to Hamas's unprecedented October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. Nearly 80 percent of buildings in Gaza have been destroyed or damaged by the war, according to UN data. give titel Photo by Ahmed Younis/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winter Winds Batter Gaza Tent Shelters

A photograph shows tent shelters housing displaced Palestinian families set up along the shore in Gaza City as strong winter winds sweep the Palestinian enclave on January 13, 2026. A fragile ceasefire has been in place since October, following a deadly war waged by Israel in response to Hamas's unprecedented October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. Nearly 80 percent of buildings in Gaza have been destroyed or damaged by the war, according to UN data. give titel Photo by Abood Abusalama/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winter Winds Batter Gaza Tent Shelters

A photograph shows tent shelters housing displaced Palestinian families set up along the shore in Gaza City as strong winter winds sweep the Palestinian enclave on January 13, 2026. A fragile ceasefire has been in place since October, following a deadly war waged by Israel in response to Hamas's unprecedented October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. Nearly 80 percent of buildings in Gaza have been destroyed or damaged by the war, according to UN data. give titel Photo by Abood Abusalama/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winter Winds Batter Gaza Tent Shelters

A photograph shows tent shelters housing displaced Palestinian families set up along the shore in Gaza City as strong winter winds sweep the Palestinian enclave on January 13, 2026. A fragile ceasefire has been in place since October, following a deadly war waged by Israel in response to Hamas's unprecedented October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. Nearly 80 percent of buildings in Gaza have been destroyed or damaged by the war, according to UN data. give titel Photo by Ahmed Younis/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winter Winds Batter Gaza Tent Shelters

A photograph shows tent shelters housing displaced Palestinian families set up along the shore in Gaza City as strong winter winds sweep the Palestinian enclave on January 13, 2026. A fragile ceasefire has been in place since October, following a deadly war waged by Israel in response to Hamas's unprecedented October 7, 2023 attack on Israel. Nearly 80 percent of buildings in Gaza have been destroyed or damaged by the war, according to UN data. give titel Photo by Abood Abusalama/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Cigarette Sparks Fire on Tricycle Cargo

On January 5, 2026, in Guangxi, China, a man riding a tricycle unknowingly caused a small fire on the back of his vehicle while smoking. Another driver nearby noticed smoke trailing from the cargo and alerted the rider, who stopped by the roadside after realizing his load was burning.

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China: Students Use Bamboo Pole and Mats to Rescue Stranded Kitten

On December 26, 2025, in Henan Province, located in central China, students rescued a kitten stranded on a platform between the second and third floors of a dormitory building. Several on the third floor used a long bamboo pole to gently nudge the kitten downward. Below, other students held several thick sports mats to catch the falling cat.

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Japan: Heavy Snow Leaves 800 Passengers Stranded Overnight at New Chitose Airport

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility across the city. At New Chitose Airport, 126 flights were canceled and many were delayed. Around 800 passengers were stranded overnight due to the severe weather.

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Turkey: Severe Cold Wave Brings Snow Across Country, Forcing School Closures

A severe cold wave hit much of Turkey, including Istanbul and Ankara, forcing many schools to close on Monday, January 12. The suspension of education continued on Tuesday in several provinces due to heavy snow and the ongoing risk of ice and avalanches.

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Turkey: Severe Cold Wave Brings Snow Across Country, Forcing School Closures 2

A severe cold wave hit much of Turkey, including Istanbul and Ankara, forcing many schools to close on Monday, January 12. The suspension of education continued on Tuesday in several provinces due to heavy snow and the ongoing risk of ice and avalanches.

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China: Gray Cat Becomes Stranded While Clinging to Metal Staircase Railing

A gray cat was seen clinging to the metal railing of a staircase in eastern China’s Jiangsu Province on Friday, December 26. With its paws tightly clenched and frozen in place, the animal was unable to move up or down the stairs.

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China: Perfectly Round Ice Disk Forms Over Barrel Opening in Winter Cold

A man in China’s Sichuan Province discovered a perfectly round, giant ice disk sealing the opening of a large barrel on Tuesday, December 23. The barrel had been left outdoors overnight, causing the surface to freeze into a thick and smooth circular ice sheet.

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China: Small Cat Rescued After Getting Stuck to Frozen Metal During Snowfall

A small cat was rescued in Beijing on Tuesday, December 16, 2023, after its paw accidentally froze to a metal fence during a heavy winter snowfall. A kind passerby noticed the animal’s distress and used the warmth of her hands to gently thaw the ice and release the cat unharmed.

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Iran: Protesters Gather at Tehran’s Grand Bazaar Over Failing Economy

Protesters gathered at Tehran’s Grand Bazaar on Tuesday, January 6, as nationwide demonstrations over Iran’s failing economy entered their tenth day. Activists report that at least 36 people have been killed since the unrest began in December, with the country’s currency plummeting to a record low.

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Japan: M6.2 Earthquake Causes Damage in Shimane

A series of earthquakes, including one with a maximum magnitude of 6.2, struck western Japan on Tuesday, January 6, with epicenters in eastern Shimane Prefecture. Authorities said there was no tsunami threat. This video shows a landslide triggered by the quake at a residential property in Yasugi City, eastern Shimane.

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Japan: M6.2 Earthquake Strikes Shimane Prefecture, No Tsunami Threat 4

A series of earthquakes, with a maximum magnitude of 6.2, struck western Japan on Tuesday, January 6, with the epicenters located in eastern Shimane Prefecture. Authorities state there is no threat of a tsunami resulting from these quakes.

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China: Man Rescues Young Goat Stranded on Steep Cliff in Hunan Province

On December 26, 2025, a man, an outdoor enthusiast in Shaoyang, Hunan Province, used professional climbing gear to rescue a young goat stranded on a steep, narrow cliff. The man safely carried the animal to stable ground as its mother watched anxiously from nearby.

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Japan: M6.2 Earthquake Strikes Shimane Prefecture, No Tsunami Threat 3

A series of earthquakes, with a maximum magnitude of 6.2, struck western Japan on Tuesday, January 6, with the epicenters located in eastern Shimane Prefecture. Authorities state there is no threat of a tsunami resulting from these quakes.

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Japan: M6.2 Earthquake Strikes Shimane Prefecture, No Tsunami Threat

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck western Japan on Tuesday, January 6, at 10:18 a.m. local time, with its epicenter located in eastern Shimane Prefecture. Authorities state there is no threat of a tsunami resulting from this quake.

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Philippines: Davao Mall Fire Forces Evacuation, No Injuries Reported

A fire gutted the third floor of Gaisano Grand Citygate Mall in Davao City on Friday afternoon, January 2, forcing an evacuation. Firefighters brought the blaze under control, no injuries were reported, and the cause remains under investigation.

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Leuser's Ecological Disasters - Indonesia

On December 29, 2025. The settlement atmosphere following devastating flash floods triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar, which destroyed key infrastructure in Karang Baru Subdistrict, Aceh Tamiang District, Aceh, Indonesia. To date, Tropical Cyclone Senyar has claimed the lives of at least 1,167 people across Indonesia and more than 1,400 victims in three countries in the Asia-Pacific region, with losses estimated at US$19.8 billion. This disruption of vital access routes highlights a growing trend of environmental disasters that increasingly threaten the fragile Leuser Ecosystem, as emphasised by Sayed Zainal, Director of the Sustainable Forest Advocacy Institute. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Leuser's Ecological Disasters - Indonesia

On December 29, 2025. The Lubuk Sidup settlement atmosphere following devastating flash floods triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar in Sekerak Subdistrict, Aceh Tamiang District, Aceh, Indonesia. To date, Tropical Cyclone Senyar has claimed the lives of at least 1,167 people across Indonesia and more than 1,400 victims in three countries in the Asia-Pacific region, with losses estimated at US$19.8 billion. This disruption of vital access routes highlights a growing trend of environmental disasters that increasingly threaten the fragile Leuser Ecosystem, as emphasised by Sayed Zainal, Director of the Sustainable Forest Advocacy Institute. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM