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The Japan Timestechnology22 hrs ago
Japan Upper House Passes Bill Creating Disaster Management Agency and Legislation on Election Misinformation
Japan's Upper House approved legislation on July 13, 2026, to establish a new disaster management agency under the Cabinet. The measures also target election-related misinformation on social media.
thesouthafrican.comworld26 days ago
South Africa Flood Alerts Issued Only in English and Afrikaans
Flood warnings in parts of South Africa reached residents solely in English and Afrikaans. Residents who speak other languages received no usable alerts during recent flooding.
The Japan Timespolitics55 days ago
Japan Lower House Passes Bill to Create Disaster Management Agency
The House of Representatives approved legislation on Tuesday to establish a new agency under the Cabinet that will coordinate disaster prevention and response. The bill now moves to the upper chamber for further review before the current parliamentary session ends in July.
lamag.comworld56 days ago
Los Angeles County Report Examines Response to Altadena Fire
A county-commissioned review found that Los Angeles County's response to the Altadena fire was hampered by confusion and poor coordination. The examination concluded that the county did not discriminate against Black residents.
fortune.compolitics63 days ago
Trump Nominates Cameron Hamilton to Lead FEMA
President Trump nominated Cameron Hamilton on Monday to serve as permanent head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Hamilton was removed from the acting role last year after he publicly opposed abolishing the agency. The nomination follows the removal of the current actin…