64-Year-Old Woman Found Alive in Nepal After Mudslide
A 64-year-old woman was found alive in her partially buried home in Nepal more than 10 days after a landslide, according to Reuters.
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Malaysia declares emergency in Sarawak as haze from Indonesia worsens
Malaysia has declared an emergency in Sarawak as haze from Indonesia worsens, with unhealthy air quality readings reported across several areas. The transboundary haze, originating from fires in Indonesia's Kalimantan and Sumatra, has led to health advisories and school closures in neighboring countries.
Nepal Rescuers Reach Dozens Trapped in Tunnel After Flash Floods
Nepal rescuers have increased efforts to reach dozens of workers trapped in tunnels after two people were found alive nine days following devastating flash floods near the Tibetan border, according to the BBC.
Gloria Steinem’s Life-Changing Stay in India and Its Lasting Impact
Gloria Steinem’s stay in India in the 1950s profoundly influenced her feminist views and personal life, according to The Guardian.
Hero nurse recalls Pakistan nursery fire that killed 14 babies
Staff nurse Razia Noreen was the only person able to save a baby from the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences nursery fire on August 26, which killed 14 newborns, according to Al Jazeera.
Nepal Flood Survivors Rescued from Tunnel: ‘Layer Upon Layer of Miracles’
A tunnelling expert involved in the rescue operation at a blocked Nepalese hydropower tunnel described to the BBC how they managed to reach survivors, calling the effort 'layer upon layer of miracles.'
Around 2,000 Fall Ill in Indonesia After Eating Free School Meals
Around 2,000 students and teachers across Indonesia have fallen ill with food poisoning over the past three days linked to the government's free school meals programme, according to BBC News Indonesia.
Steve Irwin Family Celebrates 20 Years Since His Death
The family of Australian conservationist Steve Irwin marked the 20th anniversary of his death with tributes, according to BBC.
Toxic wildfire haze spreads as El Niño worsens
A toxic haze from wildfires is spreading across Southeast Asia, with pollution levels exceeding 15 times WHO recommendations, according to the BBC.
Thousands Still Missing in Nepal-Tibet Flood Disaster
Thousands of people remain missing after a catastrophic flash flood along the Nepal-Tibet border a week ago, as rescuers scramble to reach anyone who may be alive even as they turn to recovery, according to the BBC.
US Aircraft Carrier Docks Near Pattaya After 250 Days at Sea
The USS Abraham Lincoln, after a record 250 days at sea without a port stop, has docked near Pattaya, Thailand, offering its crew a much-needed break, according to the BBC.
US Urges G20 to Focus on Trade Imbalances, China
United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged G20 counterparts on Tuesday to address trade imbalances, citing the Trump administration’s approach to using tariffs and other measures to counter Chinese imports.
Nepal Worker Describes River Water Smashed Into Tunnel
A Nepalese hydropower worker described how river water smashed into a tunnel and chased him for 20 minutes during deadly flash floods last week, according to the BBC.
September 1, 2026: Floods, Resignations, and Cultural Events
On September 1, 2026, South Korea's Taean region faced extreme rainfall of over 79mm per hour, prompting emergency alerts. In Germany, Leipzig opened a new zoo exhibit, and Spain's Alicante province hosted a range of cultural events.
Nepal-China border flood: Final minutes before disaster
A massive landslide at 8:27am on Wednesday triggered a deadly flood wave that swept through the Nepal-China border area, according to CNN.