Nepal sends climate bill to China, US and India after deadly floods
Nepal’s push adds to the debate over who should bear the cost of disasters linked to climate change.
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Upper Thailand faces heavy rain, flood risk until Sept 7
Heavy and accumulated rainfall could cause flash floods, rapid run-off and short-term inundation.
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Hong Kong court rejects lawyer's request to use Evergrande founder's funds for legal costs
HONG KONG, Sept 2 - Hong Kong's High Court on Wednesday rejected a request from the lawyer for the founder of embattled…
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Malaysia Day events in Kuching to be held indoors on Sept 16
The main Malaysia Day celebration will be held indoors at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching.
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South Korea's Lee calls for conditions to resume US-North Korea dialogue
SEOUL, Sept 2 - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday that conditions should be created to resume…
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South Korea’s intelligence agency had said North Korea and the US are showing signs of resuming dialogue.
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Sri Lanka-US agents bust Pakistan drug network
Some 463kg of meth were seized from a shipping container that arrived in Colombo.
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Russia's Putin renames planned 'Power of Siberia 2' pipeline to 'Power of Baikal' pipeline, minister says
VLADIVOSTOK, Russia, Sept 2 - Russian President Vladimir Putin has renamed the planned \"Power of Siberia 2\" gas…
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Two held after baby found alive in sanitary bin at Penang airport toilet
A 23-year-old woman and a 22-year-old man were arrested.
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Indonesia’s Mount Sinabung eruption halts flights, thousands evacuated
In-class learning at several schools has also been suspended temporarily.
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Indonesian officials say government-supplied meals tested after more than 500 students fall ill
Police had taken samples from the meals as part of the investigation.
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Floods killed dozens, yet officials wore Prada and Balmain. Here’s why Filipinos are furious
Politicians wearing luxury gear during flood inspections have sparked calls for greater oversight.
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Seven airlines offer free 10kg fruit check-in at 20 Thai airports
The programme will run from Sept 1, 2026, to Aug 31, 2027.
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Japan releases bear spray manufacturing guidelines
This comes amid a recent increase in bear sightings and encounters.
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Two Turkish-flagged commercial vessels collide off Istanbul, governor's office says
ISTANBUL, Sept 2 - Two Turkish-flagged commercial vessels collided off Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara on Wednesday and…
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Japanese social media star, a cat famous for resembling singer Takashi Hosokawa, dies
The cat had been suffering from a feline immunodeficiency virus infection when adopted.
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Taiwan’s defence spending plan shows determination to protect itself: President Lai
Beijing has ramped up military and political pressure over the past few years to assert its claims over the island.
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China restores access to Tibet disaster zone as highway reopens
Multiple rescue teams and excavators are carrying out intensive searches for people still missing.
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Taiwan says its companies plan to invest another $25.5 billion in US
The announcement drew a warm response from a visiting US official.
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Nepal flood rescue hopes dim as China restores access to Tibet disaster zone
Officials fear many are buried under debris left by the floods.
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Russia, US see grounds for financial ties, Russian finance minister says
Sept 2 - Dialogue between Russia and the U.S. should continue to find common ground in economics, which should make it…
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Nepal urges tourists not to abandon the Himalayas after floods
The plea for tourism dollars comes as one of Asia's poorest nations faces a daunting reconstruction effort.
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Haze triggers mask-buying frenzy in Sarawak’s capital Kuching
Most major pharmacies and stores are now reporting that they have run out of the protective gear.
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Australia, US commit $739 million to support Pacific Island nations
This includes a $545 million package from Australia to combat drug smuggling in the region.
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Nepal’s young PM faces gravest test after flood catastrophe
The crisis has renewed scrutiny of Balendra Shah’s leadership style.
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Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to collusion with foreign entities
It is a national security crime that carries a maximum sentence of life in prison.
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Critically low water reserves in haze-hit Sarawak due to prolonged dry spell
At the water treatment plant, the reservoir’s level has dropped to 0.7m after four months with hardly any rain.
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Crackdown on dirty kitchens rides wave of online anger in India
This comes after years of complaints about the food services market's poor reputation for food safety.
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Over 20 injured as Penang ferry collides with oil tanker
The incident occurred at 8.40pm on Sept 1 with 140 passengers on board the ferry.
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After more than 200 days at sea, US aircraft carrier arrives in Thailand from Middle East
The USS Abraham Lincoln has been at the centre of controversy over conditions on board.
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Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong to enter plea in foreign collusion trial
He is already serving a nearly five-year sentence for subversion and was due to be released in 2026.
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Thailand sentences activist over royal motorcade livestream
Tantawan denied charges of breaching Thailand’s strict lese-majeste law.
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UN faces contentious Iran nuclear vote ahead of General Assembly
Sept 1 - France said on Tuesday the U.N. Security Council will vote this month on renewing the mandate of a panel…
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PAS and UMNO are set to propose a Malay unity pact, but can they settle their seat disputes?
Big wins at two state polls have put cooperation at the election due by early 2028 on the cards.
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Rivers turn to conveyor belts of dead bodies with more washing up at Nepal’s shores
Nepal adopts temporary burials and DNA testing to identify the dead.
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Kremlin says Putin, Xi and Trump may hold a trilateral meeting
MOSCOW, Sept 1 - Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin, U.S. President Donald…
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