Japan, Severe Weather, Level 5: Typhoon Ampil to hit Bonin and Izu Islands from 14/15 August; Tokyo Metropolitan Area to be affected from 16 August – Japan [Update 5]

Update 2024-08-16: On Friday morning (16 August, local time), bullet train services were canceled in significant parts of the country, including the busy section between Tokyo and the central city of Nagoya, due to tropical storm Ampil. Reportedly, thousands of people […]

Canada, Transport Incident, Level 3: Canada Jetlines suspends services across the country – Canada

2024-08-15: According to the sources from Thursday (15 August), Canada Jetlines has announced an immediate suspension of all flights, temporarily ceasing airline operations. The decision reflects the growing distress among Canadian airlines, struggling with financial pressures, operational hurdles, and an increasingly […]

Russia, Armed Conflict / War, Level 4: Ukrainian attacks on border areas in connection with Russian invasion – Russia [Update 234]

Update 2024-08-15: The Ukrainian armed forces have now confirmed their attacks on numerous targets in western Russia. According to reports from Wednesday evening (15 August, local time), Khalino, Borisoglebsk and Baltimor (Voronezh) were attacked in addition to the Savasleyka airfield (Nizhny […]

Ukraine, Armed Conflict / War, Level 5: Heavy fighting between Ukrainian and Russian troops in the east of the country – Ukraine [Update 513]

Update 2024-08-13 (4): Multiple people were killed, while dozens of others were injured on Tuesday (13 August) following an attack by security forces in Pylne-Lyptsi and Pylne-Hlyboke sectors in Kharkiv Oblast. Material damage was reported following the attack. Update 2024-08-13 (3): According […]