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The world’s deadliest glacier disasters

BEIJING, Aug 27 - A glacial collapse triggered a massive flash flood on Wednesday in the Himalayan border areas of…

Teacher of Oscar-winning Russian filmmaker behind 'Mr. Nobody Against Putin' calls him a traitor

Aug 27 - Pavel Talankin, who filmed how one Russian school tried to justify the war in Ukraine to its students in a…

Families seek news of pilgrims missing in deadly Nepal-Tibet floods

Many Indians travel through Nepal to Mount Kailash, a site in Tibet revered by Hindus and Buddhists.

Taiwan parliament rejects government military drone plan, passes own version

TAIPEI, Aug 27 - Taiwan's opposition-controlled parliament rejected on Thursday a T$210 billion ($6.6 billion)…

Hope and heartbreak as Nepal families hunt for hundreds missing after floods

Over 500 tourists from both Nepal and abroad remained out of contact amid rescue efforts.

Climate change boosted risk of devastating Himalayan flood, experts say

HONG KONG, Aug 27 - Climate change is leading to conditions that can destabilise high-mountain rock and ice,…

Climate change may have primed a Himalayan mountain for catastrophe, experts say

Experts say rising temperatures and melting glaciers probably played a role in the disaster.

Nearly 100 Chinese missing as floods and mudslide devastate Nepal

Missing foreigners on the Chinese side include tourists, pilgrims and other personnel.

Japan to survey animal cafes over hygiene, welfare concerns

Campaigners say animals are sometimes kept in cramped spaces, which may be stressful and unnatural.

South Korea media commission says Meta's youth protection changes should apply globally

SEOUL, Aug 27 - South Korea's media regulator said on Thursday that measures proposed by Meta to curb potentially…

Meta’s youth protection changes should apply globally, says South Korean media regulator

It said social media companies needed to take greater responsibility for protecting children.

Poland urges EU to fine Meta €250 million for scams and false ads

WARSAW, Aug 27 - Poland has asked the European Commission to impose a €250 million ($291.30 million) fine on Meta…

Jeju police chief apologises over mishandled missing person cases

He also pledged a thorough and transparent investigation into the cases.

Nepal floods: Relatives, friends turn to social media for news of uncontactable Malaysians

Nepal-based Fishtail Tours & Travels organised a tour that involved 17 Malaysians.

Body found in aircraft wheel well at Malaysia’s KLIA2

Investigations are ongoing to determine the victim’s identity and cause of death.

Scores of Hindu pilgrims missing in Tibet-Nepal floods

Some 77 pilgrims were at the Nepal-China border immigration office when the flood hit on Aug 26.

Special heavy rain warning issued for areas in Ishikawa, Toyama prefectures

There were no reports of injuries so far.

Dalai Lama warns of ‘deeper cause’ after deadly Tibet-Nepal floods

Thailand to shift from LNG towards renewables in wake of Iran war

Increasing renewable capacity would curb the nation's need for imported fuel.

Hundreds rally at Indonesia’s Parliament in anti-corruption protest

The protest is led by the United Pati People’s Alliance, a group from Pati regency in Central Java.

North Korea condemns US arms sale to South Korea, vows strong response

Analysts say Pyongyang has shown little official willingness to resume talks with the US.

China deploys record number of ships around Taiwan as pressure grows

Analysts say the increased activity is part of China’s bid to map the region for submarine warfare.

Australia says information on 34 missing citizens in Nepal is ‘very limited’

Some of the missing Australians were on a religious tour to Mount Kailash.

Nepal floods: Malaysia PM Anwar extends condolences, says govt working to trace 55 uncontactable citizens

He also praised search and rescue personnel working in difficult conditions.

Cook Islands Party wins fifth term as official results come in

Aug 26 - The Cook Islands' Mark Brown looks set to stay as prime minister of the island nation after official election…

Global aid heads to Nepal after devastating flash flood

Countries and organisations around the world have begun sending cash, relief supplies and other assistance.

List of nationalities of missing tourists in Nepal flood

Aug 27 - More than 400 foreigners were among the 579 tourists missing after a catastrophic flood in the Himalayan…

Number missing in Tibet after Nepal mudslide tops 550; China flags upstream risk

BEIJING, Aug 27 - The number of people missing in China's Tibet after a Nepal mudslide disaster has risen to 558…

47 potentially dangerous glacial lakes pose risk to Nepal’s river corridors as Himalayan hazards back in focus

The disaster illustrates how events high in the Himalayas can strike downstream settlements with little warning.

Graft dragnet tightens as Malaysia’s former PM Ismail Sabri charged after hospitalisation delay

He is accused of failing to declare cash in several currencies and precious metals.

Chinese rescue workers search for 558 missing after Nepal-Tibet floods

Of the missing, 260 were foreign nationals.

Recap: More than 350 dead in Nepal floods; global relief efforts in full swing

More than 1,000 people are missing following flash floods and landslides on Aug 26 that swept away entire villages.

Former Malaysian PM Ismail Sabri charged with assets concealment

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 - Former Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob was charged on Thursday with failure to…

Unusual day in court as three ex-Malaysian PMs face separate legal proceedings

Ismail Sabri was charged with “failing to declare assets”, as reported by the Bernama news outlet.

Japan's Yayoi Kusama, who turned hallucinations into art, dies at 97

TOKYO, Aug 27 - Yayoi Kusama, the acclaimed Japanese avant-garde artist who transformed her hallucinations into works…

9 Singaporeans among 517 foreigners out of contact after deadly Nepal-Tibet floods

Overall, in both Nepal and China, more than 1,300 people are missing, and 180 are dead.