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Families of those still missing in Nepal’s hydropower tunnels want rescuers to work faster

Their hopes were buoyed when a few workers were rescued 10 days after the flood.

Jakarta airport and four others near Indonesia’s capital reopen after volcanic ash disruption

The other four listed as reopening include Halim Perdanakusuma, a smaller Jakarta-area airport, and Hussein…

Paris investigates claim women were hidden from Hindu delegation at Eiffel Tower

PARIS, Sept 7 - Female employees at the Eiffel Tower were asked to step out of sight during a visit by a Hindu…

North Korean defence minister criticizes joint military drills by US, Japan and South Korea

Sept 7 - North Korea's newly appointed defence minister, Kim Song-gi, has called joint military drills by South Korea,…

Anak Krakatau eruption: Where flights are being disrupted

Flights are disrupted for a second day on Sept 7.

Former Chinese senior finance official jailed for life for taking nearly $18 million in bribes

He amassed the funds by helping to secure benefits for parties in company listings and contracts.

Nepal rescuers focus on 900 hydropower workers, 121 could be trapped in tunnels, officials say

Four people pulled out of wreckage days after disaster give rescue workers glimmer of hope.

Indonesia volcano eruption: Schools shift online, offices largely remain open in ash-hit Jakarta

As volcano ash settles over Jakarta, schools move lessons online while office workers mask up.

Will Anak Krakatau keep disrupting Singapore-Jakarta flights? Analysts explain

Volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau could disrupt Singapore-Jakarta flights even after airports reopen.

Philippine court orders arrest of president's cousin over alleged kickbacks of $118 million

MANILA, Sept 7 - A Philippine court on Monday ordered the arrest of a former House speaker and cousin of President…

Burundians try to leave Kenya ahead of crackdown on traders

NAIROBI, Sept 7 - Hundreds of Burundians flocked to their country's embassy in Kenya's capital on Monday seeking travel…

Thailand to deport French zoo owner who barred Israelis

Kevin Dimino, co-owner of Samui Exotic Park, had engaged in threatening, harassing and physically abusive behaviour.

Philippine President’s lawmaker cousin arrested over flood-control scandal

The case involves $149.5 million in bribes, budget insertions and shady project allocations.

Belgium detains Chinese man on suspicion of semiconductor espionage

BRUSSELS, Sept 7 - Prosecutors in Belgium said they have held a man with dual Chinese and Belgian nationality in…

South Korea, US agree on more than $20 billion gas plant investment in Texas, media reports

SEOUL, Sept 7 - South Korea and the United States have agreed on the size of Seoul's planned investment in a gas…

Indian health activists lodge concerns about food warning proposal in court

NEW DELHI, Sept 7 - Indian activists spearheading calls for food labelling said a government proposal to have red…

North Korea and Russia open their first road bridge, a symbol of expanding ties

MOSCOW, Sept 7 - North Korea and Russia opened their first road bridge on Monday in a carefully choreographed display…

Nepal marks national mourning day after deadly flood

At least 1,380 people have been killed by the mudslide and more than 5,500 are missing.

Six killed in Delhi building collapse, rescuers search through rubble

NEW DELHI, Sept 7 - At least six people were killed and several others injured after a building housing students in…

Japan sushi giant pulls campaign with manga character Chiikawa after employee steals prizes

A large number of items that were part of the campaign appeared for resale on an online marketplace.

Indonesians board buses and trains as volcano ash from Mount Anak Krakatau halts flights

Some 150,000 passengers have been affected by the halt of over 400 flights, mostly domestic, following the eruption.

From dance floor to war: China readies humanoid robots for combat

China’s robot defence research underscores how rapidly military technologies are evolving globally.

Fire in Indonesia’s Papua kills 11, including 6 children

Tokyo’s Shinjuku to ban more than half of vacation rentals

The Shinjuku ward hosts nearly 10 per cent of Japan’s 42,000 short-term rentals.

Malaysia lifts emergency declaration in Sarawak district as haze eases, but health risks remain

An emergency was declared on Sept 4 after thick haze pushed air pollution up to hazardous levels.

India’s alternative-fuel car sales top petrol, dealers’ body says

Alternative-fuel models accounted for nearly 42 per cent of passenger vehicle sales.

Japanese woman goes viral for giving birth to seventh child amid country’s low birth rate

Writer and former political candidate Kotoe Hashimoto urged other women to have children.

Solomons PM survives attempt to oust government

Parliament adjourned indefinitely on Sept 7, preventing another challenge.

Heat-related deaths in South Korea nearly quadruple in five years

The increase has coincided with an unprecedented run of extreme summer heat.

India teams search for trapped after deadly Delhi building collapse

Disaster agency teams are using heavy machinery and sniffer dogs to find anyone who may be trapped.

Philippines’ defence chief says China could exploit cuts in US-South Korea exercises

He said Washington had assured Manila that its commitments to the Philippines remained unchanged.

Jakarta airport stays shut as Anak Krakatau ash disrupts some 2,300 flights

Airlines turn to alternative gateways as more than 270,000 passengers are caught in the disruption.

Mount Anak Krakatau: What to know about the volcano disrupting Indonesia flights

A series of eruptions has led to airport closures and a halt in daily life for some in Indonesia.

Bangladesh dengue outbreak accelerates as hospitals come under strain

The disease, has spread sharply in recent weeks, reviving concerns after Bangladesh’s deadliest dengue outbreak in 2023.

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi to prioritise continuity in Cabinet reshuffle

Key ministers including Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi are likely to retain their posts.

Taiwan flexes chip diplomacy muscles as it faces pressure to share AI wealth with allies

Taiwanese firms acknowledge the need to expand manufacturing beyond the island.