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Hundreds feared stuck in hydropower tunnels since Nepal-Tibet floods
Rescuers are racing to free hundreds of workers believed to be trapped in tunnels at hydropower sites since last week's catastrophic flooding on the Nepal-China border, as the death toll passes 950 with more than 4,400 people missing.
Published: Location: NepalTopic: Disaster and Emergency Response
'It's coming': Warning highlights looming threat facing Nepal
The ABC sees villages buried under mud, locals sheltering in school halls with no running water, and aid workers racing against time to stop disease spreading.
Published: Location: NepalTopic: Floods
Nepali teacher saved hundreds of students from flood, minutes before it arrived
About 1,600 schoolchildren were saved by their teacher shortly before the school was inundated in last week's devastating floods.
Published: Location: NepalTopic: Floods
What does this ancient rock art tell us of Asian migration to the Pacific?
The discovery of a 4,000-year-old painting of a sunburst in Indonesia offers clues to why ancient people embarked on one of history's greatest migrations from what is now Taiwan to the Pacific and beyond.
Published: Location: IndonesiaTopic: Archaeology
China warns Pacific nations of 'consequences' for Taiwan forum invite
There are concerns tensions between China and Taiwan could explode into the open at this year's meeting, distracting from the key Pacific priorities.
Published: Location: PalauTopic: World Politics
Australian leader tells Indian community 'we've got your back' on first visit
On the first day of NSW Premier Chris Minns's official visit to India, he met young people who had grown up in poverty in Delhi.
Published: Location: IndiaTopic: State and Territory Government
Kebakaran Hutan di Indonesia Bisa Diantisipasi Jika Pemerintah Tidak Abaikan Data Ilmiah
Kebakaran hutan dan lahan (karhutla) kembali terjadi di sejumlah kawasan di Kalimantan, Sumatera, hingga Papua Selatan, yang berpotensi berlanjut hingga akhir tahun.
Published: Location: IndonesiaTopic: Climate Change
Sempat Tertunda karena Visa, Pandji Pragiwaksono Lanjutkan Turnya di Australia
Tim manajemen Pandji mengonfirmasi jika permohonan visa Pandji akhirnya dikabulkan oleh pemerintah Australia, Jumat sore waktu Australia (28/08).
Published: Topic: Entertainment
Pimpinan DPR Siap Mundur Jika Gagal Selesaikan RUU Perampasan Aset pada 15 Desember
Sejumlah kelompok masyarakat dan mahasiswa menggelar aksi unjuk rasa di depan Gedung DPR/MPR RI, hari ini (27/08). Pimpinan DPR RI berkomitmen akan menyelesaikan RUU Perampasan Aset paling lambat 15 Desember 2026.
Published: Location: IndonesiaTopic: Government and Politics
Ratusan Tewas dan Hilang Akibat Banjir di Nepal, Penyebabnya Diyakini Es yang Mencair
Banjir bandang menerjang wilayah perbatasan Himalaya, Rabu (26/08) pagi waktu setempat, menewaskan sedikitnya 160 orang. Sementara ratusan orang, termasuk turis dan pendaki, dilaporkan hilang.
Published: Location: NepalTopic: Floods
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中国警告台湾 出席太平洋岛国论坛领袖峰会将产生“后果”
近日,台北方面派出了大型商业代表团访问正在举行太平洋岛国论坛领袖峰会的帕劳,引起北京方面的强烈不满。中国政府太平洋岛国事务特使钱波称,若台湾参与会议,会产生“后果”。
Published: Location: ChinaTopic: Community and Society
头条:泥石流灾难前尼泊尔曾请求中国提供早期预警
最新统计显示,尼泊尔与西藏边界泥石流灾难已造成两国近800人遇难、3000多人失踪。路透社看到的文件显示,灾难发生前三个月,中尼两国的专家与官员就共同探讨过此类灾害的风险。然而,两名尼泊尔官员向路透社透露,会后他们并未从中方获取期望中的足够冰川风险与水文数据。
Published: Location: ChinaTopic: Disasters, Accidents and Emergency Incidents
家乡山洪肆虐 澳洲尼泊尔和藏人社区牵挂亲友安危
现居墨尔本的藏人塔希的侄子在吉隆县的边境警察站工作,也就是在社交媒体上广为流传的被洪水瞬间吞没的口岸大楼。由于事发当天他没上班,躲过一劫。但他的妻女仍下落不明。
Published: Location: ChinaTopic: Floods
头条:尼泊尔西藏两个堰塞湖形成 恐引发第二轮泥石流和洪水
尼泊尔与中国西藏交界地区发生严重洪水和山体滑坡后,救援人员仍在争分夺秒搜寻失踪者,但当地灾情可能进一步恶化。澳大利亚方面也在扩大搜寻和领事支援。外交部长黄英贤证实,目前有39名澳大利亚人失联,比此前公布的35人增加四人。
Published: Location: ChinaTopic: Disaster Relief