Asia - Pacific

Asia flood death toll tops 1,400, nearly 1,000 still missing as aid, rescues continue

Asia flood death toll tops 1,400, nearly 1,000 still missing as aid, rescues continue

Indonesia reports 770 deaths and 463 missing, while Sri Lanka records 465 deaths and 366 missing

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South Korea marks 1st anniversary of failed martial law
03.12.2025

South Korea marks 1st anniversary of failed martial law

President Lee Jae Myung says he will designate Dec. 3 as a day for 'people's sovereignty'

South Korea's Lee offers mediation role to ease China-Japan tensions
03.12.2025

South Korea's Lee offers mediation role to ease China-Japan tensions

President Lee Jae Myung says taking sides would only escalate conflict; it's better to seek ways to coexist

Air India under probe for operating aircraft with expired safety certificate
02.12.2025

Air India under probe for operating aircraft with expired safety certificate

Directorate General of Civil Aviation probes India’s flag carrier after A320 aircraft was operated 8 times on Nov. 24 and 25 with expired Airworthiness Review Certificate

UN chief 'deeply saddened’ by deadly flooding across Asia
02.12.2025

UN chief 'deeply saddened’ by deadly flooding across Asia

'UN Country Teams remain at the disposal of Governments to provide necessary assistance,' spokesman says

Rising temperatures heighten risk of extreme rainfall amid deadly floods across Asia: UN weather agency
02.12.2025

Rising temperatures heighten risk of extreme rainfall amid deadly floods across Asia: UN weather agency

WMO says devastating floods show urgent need for stronger regional cooperation, universal early warning systems