Environment & Climate Change


Flesh-eating parasite found in US patient for first time in decades

The CDC confirmed the first US human screwworm infection in decades, treating a Maryland patient and stressing risk remains very low. (Illustrative)

India warns foe Pakistan of potential flooding as both battle torrential rains

Members of Indian Army work at an area affected by the deadly flood caused by sudden, heavy rain in Chasoti town of Kishtwar district, Indian Kashmir, August 15, 2025.

Vietnam plans mass evacuation, China's Sanya shuts as Typhoon Kajiki intensifies

A man walks past a devastated area following the impact of Typhoon Yagi, in Hanoi, Vietnam, September 8, 2024; illustrative.