Asia Pacific

Nepal-China Flash Floods Leave Hundreds Dead and Thousands Missing After Himalayan Glacier Collapse

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Following a catastrophic glacial collapse on the Nepal-Tibet border that unleashed a torrent of water, mud, and ice, 1,942 people remain missing as survivors reach safe areas. Rescue operations have … Read More

ICC Chief Urges Japan to Counter US Pressure and Protect Court Survival

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International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane urged Japan to leverage its diplomatic weight and counter an intensifying U.S. pressure campaign aimed at dismantling the tribunal. Speaking via video link to … Read More

Heavy Rain and Flooding Strand Residents in North-Central Japan

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Torrential downpours struck Japan’s north-central prefectures of Ishikawa and Toyama, triggering severe flooding and dangerous landslides. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a Level 5 heavy rain warning, prompting local authorities … Read More

Indian Ocean Marine Heatwaves and El Niño Threaten Islands

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VICTORIA, Seychelles — Mercator Ocean International monitoring data shows marine heatwave conditions ranging from moderate to severe across the vast expanses of the Indian Ocean, signaling severe mounting stress on … Read More

US Removes Syria from State Sponsor of Terrorism List: Which Countries Remain?

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Following a congressional review, the United States State Department has officially removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism. Secretary of State Marco Rubio credited the administration of … Read More

Indonesia Targets Job Readiness for 100,000 People With Disabilities

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Indonesian Manpower Minister Yassierli announced a government initiative on Tuesday targeting job readiness for at least 100,000 people with disabilities. Speaking during the virtual kickoff of BPJS Ketenagakerjaan’s Beneficiary Economic … Read More