Global aid heads to Nepal after devastating flash flood
Countries and organisations around the world have begun sending cash, relief supplies and other assistance.
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Countries and organisations around the world have begun sending cash, relief supplies and other assistance.
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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 results on Wednesday showed his Cook Island Party won 13 of parliament's 24 seats to clinch a fifth term.
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Aug 26 - The Cook Islands' Mark Brown looks set to stay as prime minister of the island nation after official election results on Wednesday showed his Cook Island Party won 13 of parliament's 24 seats to clinch a fifth term.
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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.
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He also praised search and rescue personnel working in difficult conditions.
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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.
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Some of the missing Australians were on a religious tour to Mount Kailash.
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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.
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Analysts say the increased activity is part of China’s bid to map the region for submarine warfare.
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North Korea condemns US arms sale to South Korea, vows strong response
SEOUL, Aug 27 - North Korea's Foreign Ministry on Thursday denounced a U.S. decision to approve the sale of missiles and related equipment to South Korea, vowing to respond \"strongly and immediately\" to hostile acts in various areas, state media KCNA reported.
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SEOUL, Aug 27 - North Korea's Foreign Ministry on Thursday denounced a U.S. decision to approve the sale of missiles and related equipment to South Korea, vowing to respond \"strongly and immediately\" to hostile acts in various areas, state media KCNA reported.
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Hundreds rally at Indonesia’s parliament in anti-corruption protest
Hundreds rallied outside Parliament demanding tougher action against corruption.
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Hundreds rallied outside Parliament demanding tougher action against corruption.
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Thailand to shift from LNG towards renewables in wake of Iran war
Increasing renewable capacity would curb the need for imported fuel.
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Increasing renewable capacity would curb the need for imported fuel.
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Special heavy rain warning issued for areas in Ishikawa, Toyama prefectures
There were no reports of injuries so far.
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There were no reports of injuries so far.
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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.
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Some 77 pilgrims were at the Nepal-China border immigration office when the flood hit on Aug 26.
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Body found in aircraft wheel well at Malaysia’s KLIA2
Investigations are ongoing to determine the victim’s identity and cause of death.
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Investigations are ongoing to determine the victim’s identity and cause of death.
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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.
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Nepal-based Fishtail Tours & Travels organised a tour that involved 17 Malaysians.
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Jeju police chief apologises over mishandled missing person cases
He also pledged a thorough and transparent investigation into the cases.
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He also pledged a thorough and transparent investigation into the cases.
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Poland asks EU to fine Meta €250 million, urges action against scams and false ads
WARSAW, Aug 27 - Poland's Minister of Digital Affairs said on Wednesday he had asked the European Commission to impose a €250 million ($291.30 million) fine on Meta, accusing the social media company of failing to adequately tackle fraudulent advertisements..
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WARSAW, Aug 27 - Poland's Minister of Digital Affairs said on Wednesday he had asked the European Commission to impose a €250 million ($291.30 million) fine on Meta, accusing the social media company of failing to adequately tackle fraudulent advertisements..
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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 addictive features for young users should ideally be applied worldwide, as Seoul considers tighter rules on how social media platforms serve minors.
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SEOUL, Aug 27 - South Korea's media regulator said on Thursday that measures proposed by Meta to curb potentially addictive features for young users should ideally be applied worldwide, as Seoul considers tighter rules on how social media platforms serve minors.
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Shein’s Hong Kong IPO pricing values company at $33.7 billion, sources say
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Full-day shutdown on Bukit Panjang LRT for renewal works on Sept 20 and Sept 27
These will be the last planned closures before the BPLRT renewal programme is completed by end-2026.
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These will be the last planned closures before the BPLRT renewal programme is completed by end-2026.
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South Korea media commission says Meta’s youth protection changes should apply globally
It said that social media companies needed to take greater responsibility for protecting children.
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It said that social media companies needed to take greater responsibility for protecting children.
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Japan to survey animal cafes over hygiene, welfare concerns
Campaigners say animals are sometimes kept in cramped spaces, which may be stressful and unnatural.
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Campaigners say animals are sometimes kept in cramped spaces, which may be stressful and unnatural.
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