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As it happened: Nepal-Tibet rescue operations resume after fears of second flood

As it happened: Nepal-Tibet rescue operations resume after fears of second flood

The death toll has risen to at least 584, while the number of people reported missing in Nepal has nearly doubled to 1,924.

28/08/2026

Transport disrupted in Indonesia's capital after unrest following protest

Transport disrupted in Indonesia's capital after unrest following protest

28/08/2026

Man to be charged after allegedly concealing knife in sock at Changi Airport

Man to be charged after allegedly concealing knife in sock at Changi Airport

28/08/2026

LTA assessing whether Singapore vehicles are affected by China electronic door recalls

LTA assessing whether Singapore vehicles are affected by China electronic door recalls

28/08/2026

'We don't know what's going on': Family of Singaporeans missing in Nepal-Tibet disaster pleads for answers

Nine Singaporeans are among more than 1,000 people missing after flash floods hit the Nepal-Tibet border.

28/08/2026

Satellite images show bedrock and glacier collapsed on Nepal-China border, then rivers flooded

Satellite images before and after the disaster show where people were living and how the debris had buried villages.

28/08/2026

China removes ex-top general Zhang from Central Military Commission: State media

China removes ex-top general Zhang from Central Military Commission: State media

28/08/2026

GE2025 backup candidate Firdaus Daud to take on grassroots duties in Kembangan, Faishal Ibrahim's former ward

GE2025 backup candidate Firdaus Daud to take on grassroots duties in Kembangan, Faishal Ibrahim's former ward

28/08/2026

‘Big hassle for everyone’: Malaysia braces for worsening haze as dry season bites

‘Big hassle for everyone’: Malaysia braces for worsening haze as dry season bites

28/08/2026

Young girls are becoming obsessed with skincare and makeup – why is this happening?

Young girls are becoming obsessed with skincare and makeup – why is this happening?

28/08/2026

Transport disrupted in Indonesia's capital after unrest following protest

Transport disrupted in Indonesia's capital after unrest following protest

28/08/2026

Man to be charged after allegedly concealing knife in sock at Changi Airport

Man to be charged after allegedly concealing knife in sock at Changi Airport

28/08/2026

LTA assessing whether Singapore vehicles are affected by China electronic door recalls

LTA assessing whether Singapore vehicles are affected by China electronic door recalls

28/08/2026

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Chinese man searches for missing wife after Nepal-Tibet disaster

Chinese man searches for missing wife after Nepal-Tibet disaster

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How did a glacier collapse cause the Nepal-Tibet disaster? 

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Thai police hunt for suspect in US$150,000 gold heist

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Nepal authorities, residents evacuate to higher ground after new flood warning

Nepal authorities, residents evacuate to higher ground after new flood warning

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Footage captures bridge being washed away in Nepal flood

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28/08/2026

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28/08/2026

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27/08/2026

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26/08/2026

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