G7 nations' science ministers warned on Saturday that strong international action was urgently needed to address the accumulation of orbital debris to ensure safe use of outer space

Temperatures across Japan are forecast to drop to their lowest level in over a decade as a winter storm is expected to hit the country in the coming days, NHK broadcaster reported

A three-day Regional Consultative Committee (RCC) meeting hosted in collaboration with the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), Department of National Defense, Philippines and the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) with an overarching theme of ‘Sustainable Resilience through Inclusive Governance, Finance, and Local Action’ was held from 5-7 December in the Manila, Philippines