Infrastructure

The earthquake's impact underscores Taiwan's vulnerability as part of the Pacific "Ring of Fire," a region prone to seismic and volcanic activity.

Taiwan's National Fire Agency reported that two coal mines in Hualien County are housing 70 miners who are currently trapped following a potent earthquake that struck the island on Wednesday.

Residents of Jakkannakki village in Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka are boycotting the upcoming Lok Sabha elections due to long-standing grievances over inadequate infrastructure. With over 600 eligible voters, the village faces challenges such as poor roads and limited transportation. Despite past assurances, residents feel neglected by elected representatives and demand concrete solutions over empty promises.

The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has issued new guidelines allowing passengers to exit aircraft through airport departure gates during prolonged flight delays after boarding. This decision aims to alleviate passenger inconvenience amid rising instances of congestion and flight delays

Bengaluru, India's IT hub, faces a severe water crisis, potentially driving IT companies and residents away. Rapid population growth has strained infrastructure, worsened by drought conditions. Water scarcity impacts daily life and crucial infrastructure like the metro. Metro ridership declines due to water shortage, remote work options, summer temperatures, and disruptions.

The government plans to geo-tag key telecom infrastructure, including towers and optical fibre cables, to enhance disaster preparedness and development coordination. This initiative, expected to be completed by 2027, involves collaboration between the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), ministries, and state governments

The Mood of the Nation Survey conducted by the Asianet News Network provides significant insights into the shifting dynamics of the Indian electorate. The survey highlights a notable departure from traditional voting patterns, with an emphasis on development over caste dynamics and populist promises.

The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has completed the construction of the 298-km Nimmu-Padam-Darcha road in Ladakh, providing crucial connectivity to the region amid the border standoff with China. This road, the third axis to Ladakh, will enhance defence preparedness and economic development in the Zanskar valley.

Following the tragic suicide bombing in Pakistan's northwest that claimed the lives of five Chinese nationals and a local driver, authorities are conducting DNA testing on the attacker's remains. The attack occurred in Shangla district, raising concerns about security for Chinese workers involved in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

A major bridge collapse in Baltimore sends shockwaves through global supply chains and economies, jeopardizing millions of tons of coal exports and highlighting vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure.

Stunning aerial footages captured in the daylight on Tuesday morning unveiled the sheer magnitude of devastation inflicted upon Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in the Patapsco River, following a catastrophic collision with a towering container ship.

As the authorities scramble to assess the casualties and determine the exact cause behind the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, shipping experts weigh in on the potential reasons behind the disaster and its ramifications on maritime trade.

In the early hours of Tuesday morning, chaos unfolded as a large vessel collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, resulting in a section of the bridge collapsing and multiple vehicles plunging into the water below.

A devastating magnitude 6.9 earthquake rocks Papua New Guinea, claiming at least five lives and leaving a trail of destruction with 1,000 homes destroyed. Prime Minister James Marape's swift approval of a US$130 million emergency funding package has adhered to the urgent need for support.

Deadly aerial attacks between Russia and Ukraine have escalated, with Sunday's early morning strikes occurring following the Russian military's claim of seizing the Ukrainian village of Ivanivske west of Bakhmut.