World Report Sunday's top stories in 10 minutes
Nov 9, 2025
Dan (Dave) Grunbaum, a freelance reporter based in Kuala Lumpur, provides urgent updates on Super Typhoon Fung-Wong, detailing the mass evacuations and extreme weather conditions in the Philippines. He discusses how corruption in flood control projects complicates the response to natural disasters, leading to public protests. The podcast also touches on Japan's recent 6.7 magnitude earthquake and the resulting tsunami advisory, showcasing the global impact of natural disasters and government responses.
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Philippines Faces Compounding Storm Crisis
- Super typhoon Feng Wang forced nearly one million Filipinos to evacuate and prompted Signal 5 alerts in parts of the country.
- The storm follows another deadly typhoon last week, compounding humanitarian strain and rescue demands.
Corruption Undermines Flood Defences
- Investigations show over US$8 billion spent on flood-control projects with overpriced contracts and unfinished work.
- Design flaws and incomplete projects have worsened flooding just as severe storms strike the Philippines.
Japan Hit By Coastal Earthquake
- A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck off Iwate, Japan, triggering tsunami advisories and aftershocks.
- Small tsunami waves and scattered power outages were reported, with bullet trains delayed but no immediate major damage.