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South Asia must act together or face climate catastrophe: Experts

South Asia must act together or face climate catastrophe: Experts

As new report warns of more frequent and severe weather shocks, experts say the cost of inaction will be disastrous for hundreds of millions in one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable regions

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Flooding, landslides kill 31 across Sri Lanka
27.11.2025

Flooding, landslides kill 31 across Sri Lanka

Over 4,000 severely affected by inclement weather in 17 districts, says Disaster Management Center

Australia likely to miss 2030, 2035 climate targets, warns minister
27.11.2025

Australia likely to miss 2030, 2035 climate targets, warns minister

'These are diabolical pollution numbers that suggest we are on track for cataclysmic climate change,' Greens leader says in harsh criticism

 Myanmar releases over 3,000 prisoners, closes more than 5000 cases ahead of December polls
27.11.2025

Myanmar releases over 3,000 prisoners, closes more than 5000 cases ahead of December polls

Move meant 'to ensure that all eligible voters cast their votes freely and fairly' in election

South Korean confirmed killed while fighting for Ukraine
27.11.2025

South Korean confirmed killed while fighting for Ukraine

Seoul confirms death of South Korean national in Russia-Ukraine war for 1st time

6.6 magnitude earthquake hits flood-stricken western Indonesia
27.11.2025

6.6 magnitude earthquake hits flood-stricken western Indonesia

No tsunami alert issued; no casualties, damage reported so far, according to authorities