Asia

Rapid floods shock Sri Lanka’s survivors

Kolonnawa – For villages on the northern edge of Sri Lanka’s capital, floods are a familiar ordeal — but even…

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Sons of Pakistan’s jailed Imran Khan voice fears for his safety

The sons of Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan fear authorities are concealing “something irreversible” about his condition after…

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Sri Lanka struggles with Ditwah impact

KELANIYA: Sri Lanka’s death toll from Cyclone Ditwah climbed to 212 with 218 missing, officials said on Sunday, as flood…

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Thousands protest in Philippines against flood control fraud

Manila: Thousands marched in the Philippine capital on Sunday, demanding jail time for scores of officials, lawmakers and construction firm…

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Sri Lanka is overwhelmed by rescue demand

The calls for help have been fast and frequent, as large parts of Sri Lanka remain underwater and the death…

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Sri Lanka declares emergency as cyclone toll hits 153

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency on Saturday and appealed for international assistance as the death toll from…

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Sri Lanka, Thailand, Indonesia flood toll crosses 300

Torrential rains and floods triggered by Cyclone Ditwah have killed 123 people across Sri Lanka so far, with another 130…

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Over 70 shark, ray species win new wildlife trade protections

BANGKOK: The world’s top wildlife trade organisation increased protections on Friday for more than 70 species of sharks and rays,…

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Death toll in Southeast Asia floods tops 300

Days of devastating flooding across Southeast Asia have killed more than 300 people in Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia, authorities said…

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Philippine’s detained ex-leader Duterte loses appeal

The International Criminal Court ruled on Friday that the Philippines’ 80-year-old former President Rodrigo Duterte must remain detained despite a…

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