Philippines Ferry Fire Death Toll Rises to 35
The death toll from a ferry fire in the Philippines has risen to 35 after 30 bodies were recovered, according to the Philippine Coast Guard on Friday.
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Hong Kong Tiananmen Activists Sentenced to Up to 7 Years
Three Hong Kong activists commemorating the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown were sentenced to up to seven years in prison, according to the BBC.
49ers Elevate Players, Face Rams in Historic NFL Game in Australia
The San Francisco 49ers elevated defensive lineman Ogbo Okoronkwo from the practice squad ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams, which will be the first NFL regular-season game played in Australia.
At Least 20 Dead After Fire on Cargo Ship in Eastern China
At least 20 people were killed and five are missing after a cargo ship caught fire in a Chinese port, according to state media reports. The ship, the Ocean Melody, was docked for repairs in Qingdao.
Five Dead, 86 Missing in Heartbreaking Philippines Ferry Fire
Five people have died and 86 are missing after a fire broke out on a ferry off the coast of the Philippines, according to the BBC. The blaze erupted at 18:00 local time Wednesday.
Baby Orangutans Found in Indian Forest Spark Inquiry
Five baby orangutans have been discovered in a forest in India's eastern state of Odisha, far from their natural habitat, prompting an investigation into how they got there, according to BBC.
North Korea Built Two-Storey Uranium Enrichment Facility
North Korea has built a new two-storey uranium enrichment facility, the head of the world's nuclear watchdog said this week, according to the BBC.
Hong Kong’s First Leader, Tung Chee-hwa, Dies at 89
Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's first leader after the city's handover to Chinese rule, has died at the age of 89, according to local media reports.
Meta Ads Promoting CSAM in India, Report Finds 84 Ads
A report by the Tech Transparency Project found that Meta ran 84 paid ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India, despite government orders to remove such content. According to the BBC.
South Korea Warned of ‘Serious Consequences’ for US-Iran War Involvement
Iran has issued a warning of 'serious consequences' for South Korea if it intervenes in the US-Israel war on Iran, according to a statement by Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei.
Nepal holds day of mourning for more than 1,300 killed in floods
Nepal held a day of mourning on Monday for more than 1,300 people killed in devastating floods triggered by a glacier collapse on August 26, according to Nepal’s disaster management agency.
Nepal Observes National Mourning After 1,385 Killed in Flash Floods
Nepal held a national day of mourning as the death toll from the Aug. 26 floods surpassed 1,300, with 1,385 confirmed deaths and over 5,500 still missing.
Typhoon Saudel Causes 600,000 Evacuations in China
Typhoon Saudel caused mass evacuations in south-east China, with nearly 600,000 people displaced from high-risk areas, according to The Guardian.
Philippines Warns China May Reassert Itself Amid US-South Korea Drill Cuts
Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro has warned that Beijing could see reduced US-South Korea military drills as a chance to reassert itself in the Asia Pacific, according to Al Jazeera.
Dozens Feared Trapped in Delhi Building Collapse
A residential building in Delhi collapsed on Sunday, trapping dozens of students inside, according to local media and officials.