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Live: Almost 2,000 missing as rescuers work through Nepal-Tibet flood devastation

Rescue operations have resumed in Nepal and Tibet amid flood risk. Follow live.
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Published: Location: NepalTopic: Floods

The race against time to save what remains following Nepal floods

Rescue teams are working against the land itself as they search for survivors of devastating flash flooding in Nepal and Tibet.
Four rescue workers help a woman scale down a destroyed home as another woman watches on.

Published: Location: NepalTopic: Floods

The spiritual mountain the missing Australians were visiting

Most of the dozens of Australians missing after the flash flood that struck the Himalayas on the border of Nepal and Tibet were pilgrims to a spiritually important mountain known as Kailash.
A snowcapped mountain in the background behind a prayer stupa.

Published: Location: NepalTopic: Disasters and Hazards

Satellite images reveal giant scar left after glacier snaps in Nepal

Climate scientists have been warning that the Himalayas are warming faster than the rest of the world, increasing the chances of a disaster of this scale.
The glacier in the Langtang Himal mountain range before and after.

Published: Location: NepalTopic: Climate Change

What caused Nepal's deadly glacial flood?

As climate change intensifies, glaciers worldwide are melting – even in high regions such as the Himalayas – which means the area is more vulnerable to disasters like the Nepal flash flood.
A bridge being swept away by brown flood waters

Published: Location: NepalTopic: Climate Change

Cricket legend turns history into a home

Cricket legend Kumar Sangakkara enlisted the best brains to oversee the restoration and re-imagining of a crumbling heritage-listed villa in one of Sri Lanka's most picturesque towns.
Sri Lankan man and woman in their home pose

Published: Location: Sri LankaTopic: Architecture

25 years since the Tampa affair: How 'stop the boats' changed the world

In 2001, Australia was criticised on the world stage for its unprecedented hardline policy on asylum seekers. Now, nations around the world are following suit.
A close-up shot of an old man over a photo of a boat at sea, with news headlines overlaid.

Published: Location: AustraliaTopic: Refugees

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Ghosts of Saigon

As the Vietnam War neared its chaotic end, thousands of children were evacuated around the world. Some arrived in Australia through Operation Babylift, others in the years before.
Sepia toned graphic with a photo of a small baby on the bottom left corner holding food with a red cross tag on her wrist

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Common Cause

This uplifting series focuses on global teamwork, as Australians join forces with remarkable international partners to address tough social problems across the region.
mid shot of an elderly asian woman looking into an eye examination machine (left), a young asian female doctor examining

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Soundwalks in Mandarin

Learn Mandarin with the popular ABC Kids podcast Soundwalks which takes you on an audio journey of discovery through forests, deserts, rivers and cities.
Graphic image of panda wearing headphones, text on screen in Mandarin

Published: Topic: Language Learning

Asia News Week

A weekly news program featuring the biggest and most timely stories from across Asia.
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Sempat Tertunda karena Visa, Pandji Pragiwaksono Lanjutkan Turnya di Australia

Tim manajemen Pandji mengonfirmasi jika permohonan visa Pandji akhirnya dikabulkan oleh pemerintah Australia, Jumat sore waktu Australia (28/08).
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Published: Topic: Entertainment

Pimpinan DPR Siap Mundur Jika Gagal Selesaikan RUU Perampasan Aset pada 15 Desember

Sejumlah kelompok masyarakat dan mahasiswa menggelar aksi unjuk rasa di depan Gedung DPR/MPR RI, hari ini (27/08). Pimpinan DPR RI berkomitmen akan menyelesaikan RUU Perampasan Aset paling lambat 15 Desember 2026.
Unjuk rasa di Jakarta

Published: Location: IndonesiaTopic: Government and Politics

Ratusan Tewas dan Hilang Akibat Banjir di Nepal, Penyebabnya Diyakini Es yang Mencair

Banjir bandang menerjang wilayah perbatasan Himalaya, Rabu (26/08) pagi waktu setempat, menewaskan sedikitnya 160 orang. Sementara ratusan orang, termasuk turis dan pendaki, dilaporkan hilang.
An aerial photo of houses sinking into mud.
Duration: 30 seconds

Published: Location: NepalTopic: Floods

Dari Bendera sampai Membentuk 'Avengers': Cara Warga Merespon Kinerja Prabowo

Presiden Prabowo Subianto memberi nilai 'oke' untuk kinerja pemerintahannya memasuki dua tahun masa kerjanya, sementara masyarakat sipil mengibarkan bendera putih dan membentuk kabinet bayangan.
A man on a taupe safari, wearing a black cap and glasses, waves against the backdrop of a red and white flag.

Published: Location: IndonesiaTopic: Community Organisations

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家乡山洪肆虐 澳洲尼泊尔和藏人社区牵挂亲友安危

现居墨尔本的藏人塔希的侄子在吉隆县的边境警察站工作，也就是在社交媒体上广为流传的被洪水瞬间吞没的口岸大楼。由于事发当天他没上班，躲过一劫。但他的妻女仍下落不明。
一名男子站在稻田前。

Published: Location: ChinaTopic: Floods

头条：尼泊尔西藏两个堰塞湖形成 恐引发第二轮泥石流和洪水

尼泊尔与中国西藏交界地区发生严重洪水和山体滑坡后，救援人员仍在争分夺秒搜寻失踪者，但当地灾情可能进一步恶化。澳大利亚方面也在扩大搜寻和领事支援。外交部长黄英贤证实，目前有39名澳大利亚人失联，比此前公布的35人增加四人。
An elderly person sits in the scoop of a digger, covered in mud

Published: Location: ChinaTopic: Disaster Relief

头条：尼泊尔-西藏交界山洪暴发 34名澳洲人失联

尼泊尔与中国西藏交界地区发生严重山洪和泥石流灾害，造成大范围人员伤亡和基础设施损毁。尼泊尔一侧目前至少有157人死亡，403人失联；中国西藏一侧的日喀则吉隆县已有3人遇难，265人失联。死亡总人数至少达到160人。
An aerial photo of houses sinking into mud.

Published: Location: ChinaTopic: Floods

“不要波及无辜”：澳洲警方打击走私 华人消费者包裹清关受阻

澳大利亚警方近期针对犯罪网络的打击行动波及部分华人消费者，他们从中国集运的合法包裹和货物滞留在受影响的监管仓，迟迟无法清关取出。
A police officer checking some boxes

Published: Location: ChinaTopic: Communities

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