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UN climate disaster fund moves to provide $20 mn aid for Nepal 22 Oct 2026 - 06:03 pm
A man operates a backhoe to clean a street in the aftermath of flash floods at Devighat in Nepal's Nuwakot district on September 8, 2026. Photo by Pedro PARDO / AFP
Indonesia vows to cancel foreign business licenses linked to forest fires 22 Oct 2026 - 05:31 pm
Firefighters and residents use hoses to extinguish spreading wildfires amid dense smoke and a hazy sunset in Banjarbaru, South Kalimantan province, on October 21, 2026. (Photo by MUDA SAGALA / AFP)
Seoul sees no signs of new North Korean weapons on border 22 Oct 2026 - 02:04 pm
This handout photo taken on October 21, 2026 and provided by the Republic of Korea's Defence Ministry on October 22, 2026 shows South Korean Marines taking part in a comprehensive island defence exercise on Baengnyeong island near the maritime border with North Korea. (Photo by Handout / South Korean Defence Ministry / AFP)
Hong Kong stocks close lower as Hang Seng dives 3.03 pct 22 Oct 2026 - 01:11 pm
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Ageing Japanese village turns to Peru in search of new residents 22 Oct 2026 - 11:12 am
A general view of Nanmoku village, Gunma prefecture is seen on September 26, 2026. (Photo by Rie Kikuchi / AFP)
India capital steps up air pollution controls ahead of winter 22 Oct 2026 - 10:28 am
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Japan foreign visitor arrivals decline in September 22 Oct 2026 - 01:00 am
Buildings and apartments are seen in the evening in Tokyo on August 1, 2026. File photo.
Japan's Akita river issued highest-level flood warning after record rain 21 Oct 2026 - 07:27 pm
In this file photo July 25, 2024 and released courtesy of the Akita Prefecture River Sabo Division to AFP on July 26, shows flooding along the Ishizawa river, whose embankment collapsed due to heavy rains, in Yurihonjo, Akita prefecture. Photo by Handout / Akita Prefecture River Sabo Division / AFP
Snake discovery in Japan airport causes flight cancellation 21 Oct 2026 - 05:25 pm
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Nvidia's Huang urges Europe to go all in on AI 21 Oct 2026 - 04:32 pm
Co-founder, President and CEO of US technology company Nvidia, Jensen Huang delivers his keynote speech during the Nvidia GTC Berlin 2026 Artificial Intelligence conference, on October 21, 2026 in Berlin. (Photo by John MACDOUGALL / AFP)
Five things to know about Chinese AI startup DeepSeek 21 Oct 2026 - 03:02 pm
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Researchers identify new subtype of depression linked to body clock 21 Oct 2026 - 02:55 pm
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'Public health crisis': Indonesians seek fire relief from state 21 Oct 2026 - 02:02 pm
Schoolchildren walk along a smoke-shrouded road in Tegal Arum, Banjarbaru, South Kalimantan, on October 20, 2026, as massive forest and land fires blanket the area in thick haze. (Photo by Muda Sagala / AFP)
Australian lawmaker loses both legs after 'targeted' attack 21 Oct 2026 - 01:59 pm
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State Bank of India confirms cyberattack, stolen data found on dark web 21 Oct 2026 - 01:02 pm
State Bank of India headquarters in Mumbai. Picture: Wikimedia Commons
Republic of Korea launches new bid to guide crowd-pulling Shark to sea 21 Oct 2026 - 11:05 am
South Korean officials take part in an operation to guide a 3.5-metre shark back to the sea on October 21, 2026. (Photo by Jung Yeon-je / AFP)
North Korea shares images of Kim Jong Un amid health rumours 20 Oct 2026 - 07:20 pm
This picture taken on October 19, 2026 and released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on October 20, 2026 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (L) and his daughter Kim Ju Ae (2nd L) inspecting a clothing and footwear exhibition hall in Pyongyang. (Photo by KCNA VIA KNS / AFP)
Indonesia to relaunch oil and gas summit after 8 years 20 Oct 2026 - 05:57 pm
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