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Chinese mainland authorities coordinate emergency supplies to aid Hong Kong fire relief efforts 29 Nov 2025 - 07:35 pm
Police officers from the Disaster Victim Identification Unit (DVIU), dressed in white-coloured full-body protective gear, enter one of the housing blocks of Wang Fuk Court in the aftermath of the deadly November 26 fire, in Hong Kong on November 29, 2025. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP)
AirAsia owner's net profit plunges 57.61 pct on year to 168 mln USD 29 Nov 2025 - 05:18 pm
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Death toll rises to 303, 279 still missing following floods in Indonesia 29 Nov 2025 - 05:05 pm
A woman inspects her damaged house after the flash floods in Meureudu, Pidie Jaya district of Indonesia's Aceh province, on November 28, 2025. (Photo by Chaideer MAHYUDDIN / AFP)
Sri Lanka declares emergency as cyclone toll hits 132 29 Nov 2025 - 03:55 pm
People ride a boat across a flooded street in Ambatale on the outskirts of Colombo on November 29, 2025. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP)
3 Philippine airlines cancel 82 flights after Airbus orders global software update 29 Nov 2025 - 10:42 am
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Sri Lanka flood, landslides toll rises to 123: Official 29 Nov 2025 - 09:14 am
People move through a flooded road after heavy rainfall in Kaduwela on the outskirts of Colombo on November 28, 2025.  (Photo by Ishara S. Kodikara / AFP)
World Bank releases 500 mln USD to aid Philippines' recovery after Typhoon Kalmaegi 28 Nov 2025 - 07:02 pm
Residents stand in the mud as they wait to be evacuated from their flood-hit homes after Typhoon Kalmaegi hit Cebu City in the central Philippines on November 4. Photo by Alan Tangcawan / AFP
HIV/AIDS kill 1,000 people in Cambodia in 2024, down 9 pct: PM 28 Nov 2025 - 06:45 pm
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Flash floods, landslides leave 174 dead, 79 missing in Indonesia 28 Nov 2025 - 06:20 pm
A general view shows motorcycles trapped in mud after the flash floods in Meureudu, Pidie Jaya district of Indonesia's Aceh province, on November 28, 2025. (Photo by Chaideer MAHYUDDIN / AFP)
Sri Lanka deploys troops as floodwaters rise, death toll hits 69 28 Nov 2025 - 05:25 pm
People wade through a flooded road after heavy rainfall in Kaduwela on the outskirts of Colombo on November 28, 2025. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP)
Hong Kong anti-corruption watchdog arrests 8 over deadly fire 28 Nov 2025 - 04:27 pm
A general view shows the aftermath of a major fire that swept through several apartment blocks at the Wang Fuk Court residential estate in Hong Kong's Tai Po district on November 28, 2025. (Photo by Dale DE LA REY / AFP)
ICC rejects release for Philippines ex-president Duterte 28 Nov 2025 - 02:07 pm
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Court clears South Korean worker of stealing 73-cent snacks 28 Nov 2025 - 01:48 pm
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Human washing machine goes on sale in Japan 28 Nov 2025 - 01:19 pm
This photo taken on April 9, 2025 shows the Mirai Human Washing Machine, which attracted attention at the Osaka Expo. (Photo by JIJI Press / AFP)
Synchronised steps: Japan walking art tradition marches on 28 Nov 2025 - 01:05 pm
Students of Nippon Sports Science University rehearse for their annual synchronised walking performance, known as Shudankodo, in Yokohama on November 26, 2025. (Photo by Greg Baker / AFP)
Thai police apologise for AI-modified flood relief image 28 Nov 2025 - 11:46 am
This handout photo taken and released by the Royal Thai Navy on November 26, 2025 shows people looking out from residential buildings surrounded by flood waters in Hat Yai. (Photo by Handout / Royal Thai Navy / AFP)
Over 70 shark, ray species win new wildlife trade protections 28 Nov 2025 - 11:26 am
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China says humanoid robot buzz carries bubble risk 28 Nov 2025 - 08:15 am
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