Nepal flood: What we know so far
More than 1,000 people are missing following a flash flood that started on the border between Nepal and Tibet on Aug 26.
Headlines
- All
- Africa
- Asia
- Business
- Culture
- Environment
- Europe
- Gaming
- Markets
- Middle East
- Movies & TV
- Music
- Politics
- Science
- South America
- Tech
- World News
Japan’s drone sprint poised to hit an industrial wall
Japan’s rush to field interceptor drones marks a sharp break with its traditionally slow-moving defense procurement system as it prepares for a battlefield increasingly dominated by cheap, expendable unmanned weapons. Japan’s Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency (ATLA)
Malaysia says first Myanmar repatriations will start on Sept. 29
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 - Malaysia said on Thursday that it has finalised the first phase of a voluntary repatriation programme that will see some 1,500 Myanmar refugees return home.
Christians in India fear that tighter laws target them
Maharashtra is the 13th Indian state of 28 to enact an anti-conversion law.
Swallowed by silt: Survivors recount Nepal flood horror
A tsunami-like wall of water and mud had swept through villages and towns.
Nepalese parties call for joint Nepal-China study of glacial lake risks
They call for stronger early warning systems and real-time data sharing.
Thousands protest in Jakarta for stronger anti-corruption measures
The protestors also demanded other political and social reforms. More than 18,000 security personnel were reportedly deployed across Jakarta to maintain order.
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 Nepal and adjoining Tibet, killing at least 270 people, with authorities fearing more casualties.
Commentary: Nepal’s ‘tsunami of dirt’ highlights rising risk of glacial floods
Glaciers worldwide are in retreat, which can lead to more floods and debris flow disasters, says this researcher.
‘Ecosystem approach’ needed to tackle Asia’s interconnected challenges: Temasek Foundation CEO
Philanthropic capital can help get pilot projects off the ground, but partnerships with governments and the private sector are needed to take them to scale, said CEO Ng Boon Heong.
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 clandestine project for the Oscar-winning \"Mr. Nobody Against Putin\", was guilty of treachery, his former teacher told Russian state TV.
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.
After six months, the Iran war has reached its endgame - a costly stalemate
BEIRUT, Aug 27 - The Iran war has reached its endgame: a costly stalemate.
Nepal-Tibet floods: Singapore Red Cross pledges $50,000 in humanitarian aid
It will also launch a public fund-raising appeal on Aug 28.
Vietnam’s ‘justice tree’ tests the limits of online dissent
In August 2026, a fatal traffic accident from the previous year became one of the biggest trending topics on Vietnamese social media. Nguyen Sy Cuong, a former National Assembly deputy whose wife now serves as Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, had driven his BMW into an
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) government plan for a special budget to buy new military drones and passed their own plan instead, which sets annual spending at T$40 billion.
Tsunami of dirt: what caused Nepal’s deadly glacial flood?
More than 150 people are dead and hundreds more missing after an enormous wave of water, ice, mud and rock cascaded more than 170 kilometres down the Bhote Koshi River valley in Nepal. The valley is the main link between Kathmandu in Nepal and Lhasa in Tibet. At least 34
China’s robots are leaving the exhibition floor. Now comes the hard part
From factories to homes, Chinese companies are pushing robots into the real world. But turning increasingly capable machines into viable businesses remains a major test for the industry.
100 signs of Silicon Shock
We are biased. Given our faith in the rapidly rising utility of AI that can only be done on a completely new type of hardware, we wrote in January about the theme of this era: Silicon Shock. Given what we saw as the implications, we even dared to compare it with the oil shock
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 may have primed a Himalayan mountain for catastrophe, experts say
Experts say rising temperatures and melting glaciers probably played a role in the disaster.
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, strengthening prospects for disasters such as this week's Himalayan flood along the border between Nepal and China's Tibet that killed 165, scientists say.
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
The environment ministry will examine whether they comply with relevant laws, including whether animals have enough space and how often cleaning takes place, said an official.
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.
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 Platforms, its digital affairs minister said on Thursday, accusing the social media company of failing to adequately tackle fraudulent advertisements.
Jeju police chief apologises over mishandled missing person cases
He also pledged a thorough and transparent investigation into the cases.
'The flood took everything': Survivors describe horror of loved ones being swept away
One woman says her father, mother, sister and sister's children were carried away before her eyes.
Hundreds killed, more than 1,000 missing in Nepal and China after Himalayan flood
Videos showed crushing masses of water and debris sweeping away dozens of people at a border crossing in Gyirong, with homes, roads and power projects washed away in Nepal as the flows travelled downstream.
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.
Desperate families search for missing after Nepal floods
Families moved between hospitals and police helpdesks, desperately hoping for word on those missing.
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.
PM Lawrence Wong extends condolences to those affected by Nepal-Tibet flash floods
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is in close touch with the Nepali and Chinese authorities to offer consular assistance to affected Singaporeans, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
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.
People pulled from mud in Nepal after deadly flash floods
At least 160 people have been killed along the Nepal-Tibet border as rescuers struggle to reach the disaster zone.
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.
Can Democrats seize on how much everyone hates Trump’s Iran war?
Amidst the tragifarce of President Donald Trump’s apparently off-the-top-of-his-head war on Iran may lie a silver lining for the 2028 presidential election — a silver lining that comes with two big ifs. One, of course, is the if that goes with everything involved with the race:
Indonesia’s green transition has a glaring social blind spot
There is a harsh paradox in today’s sustainability debate. The tools for understanding environmental risk are becoming more sophisticated: financed emissions, climate-risk models, taxonomies, transition plans and carbon pricing are increasingly part of the language of business
USS Abraham Lincoln fiasco demands a congressional probe
The USS Abraham Lincoln is on its way home. This is welcome news after hearing of its abhorrent conditions. Yet, the situation lived by sailors and Marines aboard the carrier over the last nine months, the continued threats that troops still deployed in this unpopular war face,
A rare convergence of 3 former Malaysian PMs at court building, all facing separate legal battles
Ismail Sabri Yaakob, Muhyiddin Yassin and Najib Razak turned up at Kuala Lumpur’s court complex on Thursday (Aug 27) for their respective court cases.
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.