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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

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Leuser's Ecological Disasters - Indonesia

On December 29, 2025. A fisherman is seen using small wooden boats (sampans) beside the destroyed bridge in the Lubuk Sidup River, 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

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Leuser's Ecological Disasters - Indonesia

On December 29, 2025, a conservationist, Sayed Zainal, was observed surveying several areas that had been significantly impacted by flash floods resulting from Tropical Cyclone Senyar in the Lubuk Sidup region, located within the Sekerak Subdistrict of 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. Residents have receiving aid inside 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

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Leuser's Ecological Disasters - Indonesia

On December 29, 2025. Residents have receiving aid inside 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, a conservationist, Sayed Zainal, was observed surveying several areas that had been significantly impacted by flash floods resulting from Tropical Cyclone Senyar in the Lubuk Sidup region, located within the Sekerak Subdistrict of 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 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 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. Residents use small wooden boats (sampans) to cross the river after the main bridge was destroyed, following devastating flash floods triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar, which destroyed key infrastructure in Lubuk Sidup, Sekerak District, Aceh Tamiang Regency. 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 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 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. Residents have receiving aid inside 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

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Leuser's Ecological Disasters - Indonesia

On December 29, 2025. Residents use small wooden boats (sampans) to cross the river after the main bridge was destroyed, following devastating flash floods triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar, which destroyed key infrastructure in Lubuk Sidup, Sekerak District, Aceh Tamiang Regency. 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. Residents use small wooden boats (sampans) to cross the river after the main bridge was destroyed, following devastating flash floods triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar, which destroyed key infrastructure in Lubuk Sidup, Sekerak District, Aceh Tamiang Regency. 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

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Leuser's Ecological Disasters - Indonesia

On December 29, 2025. Residents use small wooden boats (sampans) to cross the river after the main bridge was destroyed, following devastating flash floods triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar, which destroyed key infrastructure in Lubuk Sidup, Sekerak District, Aceh Tamiang Regency. 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, a conservationist, Sayed Zainal, was observed surveying several areas that had been significantly impacted by flash floods resulting from Tropical Cyclone Senyar in the Lubuk Sidup region, located within the Sekerak Subdistrict of 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. Military personnel, residents, and the Danantara team are seen during the recovery process of a destroyed bridge following devastating flash floods triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar, which destroyed key infrastructure along the Lubuk Sidup River in Sekerak Subdistrict, Aceh Tamiang District, Aceh, Indonesia. To date, the cyclone 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. Residents use small wooden boats (sampans) to cross the river after the main bridge was destroyed, following devastating flash floods triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar, which destroyed key infrastructure in Lubuk Sidup, Sekerak District, Aceh Tamiang Regency. 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. Military personnel, residents, and the Danantara team are seen during the recovery process of a destroyed bridge following devastating flash floods triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar, which destroyed key infrastructure along the Lubuk Sidup River in Sekerak Subdistrict, Aceh Tamiang District, Aceh, Indonesia. To date, the cyclone 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. Military personnel, residents, and the Danantara team are seen during the recovery process of a destroyed bridge following devastating flash floods triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar, which destroyed key infrastructure along the Lubuk Sidup River in Sekerak Subdistrict, Aceh Tamiang District, Aceh, Indonesia. To date, the cyclone 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. Residents use small wooden boats (sampans) to cross the river after the main bridge was destroyed, following devastating flash floods triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar, which destroyed key infrastructure in Lubuk Sidup, Sekerak District, Aceh Tamiang Regency. 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. Military personnel, residents, and the Danantara team are seen during the recovery process of a destroyed bridge following devastating flash floods triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar, which destroyed key infrastructure along the Lubuk Sidup River in Sekerak Subdistrict, Aceh Tamiang District, Aceh, Indonesia. To date, the cyclone 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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Louvre Museum Reopened Three Days After the Burglary - Paris

Tourists are pictured in front of the Louvre Pyramid in Paris, France, October 22, 2025. The Louvre Museum reopened to visitors on Wednesday morning, three days after a jewelry theft that caused extensive losses. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Baihui/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Louvre Museum Reopened Three Days After the Burglary - Paris

Tourists are pictured in front of the Louvre Pyramid in Paris, France, October 22, 2025. The Louvre Museum reopened to visitors on Wednesday morning, three days after a jewelry theft that caused extensive losses. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Baihui/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Louvre Museum Reopened Three Days After the Burglary - Paris

Tourists are pictured in front of the Louvre Pyramid in Paris, France, October 22, 2025. The Louvre Museum reopened to visitors on Wednesday morning, three days after a jewelry theft that caused extensive losses. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Baihui/ABACAPRESS.COM

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33 killed as floods sweep through parts of Afghanistan

STORY: 33 killed as floods sweep through parts of Afghanistan SHOOTING TIME: April 15, 2024 DATELINE: April 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of flood-affected areas in Parwan Province, east Afghanistan STORYLINE: Thirty-three people have lost their lives and 27 others sustained injuries as heavy rain, snowfall and flash floods swept through parts of Afghanistan over the past three days, spokesman for the national disaster authority Mullah Janan Saeq said Sunday. Almost half of Afghanistan's 34 provinces including Kabul have been receiving heavy rains or snowfall since Friday, which have triggered flash floods in parts of the country causing losses of life and property damages. "Due to heavy rains, snowfall and flooding in several provinces including Parwan, Uruzgan and Panjshir, 33 people have lost their lives and 27 others sustained injuries," Saeq said. More than 600 houses have been damaged due to the floods, the official said, adding that the f

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team patrol on motorcycles in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available positions. Currently, the team

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team prepare to patrol at the No. 33 boundary marker in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available posit

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team patrol on motorcycles in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available positions. Currently, the team

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team patrol on motorcycles in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available positions. Currently, the team

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team patrol on motorcycles in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available positions. Currently, the team

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team patrol on motorcycles in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available positions. Currently, the team

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team prepare lunch in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available positions. Currently, the team is compr

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team prepare to patrol at the No. 33 boundary marker in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available posit

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team take a break in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available positions. Currently, the team is compri

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team patrol on motorcycles in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available positions. Currently, the team

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team patrol on motorcycles in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available positions. Currently, the team

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team patrol on motorcycles in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available positions. Currently, the team

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team patrol on motorcycles in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available positions. Currently, the team

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team prepare to patrol at the No. 33 boundary marker in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available posit

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team patrol on motorcycles in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available positions. Currently, the team

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CHINA-TIBET-XIGAZE-BORDER DEFENSE TEAM (CN)

(230605) -- LHASA, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the border defense team patrol on motorcycles in Changgo Township of Xigaze City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 2, 2023. Changgo Township, with an average elevation of over 5,000 meters, is a border township adjacent to Nepal with a 105-kilometer borderline. In 2003, the border defense team established by Changgo's police station consisted of only 15 members. In October, 2005, Changgo Township suffered a severe snow disaster. In the face of danger, the border defense team spontaneously formed a "disaster relief task force" and worked tirelessly for three days and nights to clear over ten kilometers of snow-covered roads. They successfully rescued 152 stranded individuals and more than 15,000 livestock, saving the affected population from direct economic losses of over 4.2 million yuan (about 591,780 U.S. dollars). In 2008, the border defense team expanded and received over 100 applicants for 20 available positions. Currently, the team

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Unseasonal rains, hailstorms damage standing crops in large parts of India

STORY: Unseasonal rains, hailstorms damage standing crops in large parts of India DATELINE: March 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:11 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: AGRICULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of agriculture fields 3. various of affected crop and vegetable 4. SOUNDBITE (English): VIJAY SHARDANA, Agro-economist STORYLINE: Unseasonal rains and hailstorms in large parts of India over the past three days have damaged standing crops, particularly wheat and mustard, across thousands of acres of agricultural land. The federal government is yet to release official figures on the estimate of damaged crops and the financial losses suffered by farmers. Rains accompanied by thunderstorms lashed Delhi and its surrounding areas on Monday. Reports of rains and hailstorms have flooded the media and social media platforms, with people expressing sympathies for the farmers. Agriculture in India is largely dependent on rain, but at times incessant rains also incur huge losses. Almost the whole of India

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Japan pledges $6 bil. aid for green growth, disaster reduction

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Japanese Foreign Minister Koichiro Gemba speaks at the U.N. Conference on Sustainable Development, or Rio+20, in Rio de Janeiro on June 20, 2012. In his speech Japan pledged $6 billion in aid over the next three years to help developing countries enable the transition to a green economy and reduce future disaster losses.

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Japan pledges $6 bil. aid for green growth, disaster reduction

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Japanese Foreign Minister Koichiro Gemba speaks at the U.N. Conference on Sustainable Development, or Rio+20, in Rio de Janeiro on June 20, 2012. In his speech Japan pledged $6 billion in aid over the next three years to help developing countries enable the transition to a green economy and reduce future disaster losses.

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Nikkei falls below 10,000 to 3-week low

TOKYO, Japan - An electronic board in Tokyo's Nihonbashi district shows Japan's key Nikkei stock index falling below 10,000 on the morning of Oct. 29, 2009, for the first time in three weeks, hit by a stronger yen and sharp losses on Wall Street overnight.