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Over 5,500 Still Missing in China and Nepal as Flood Toll Passes 1,300

More than 5,500 remain missing in China and Nepal twelve days after floods killed over 1,300, as the UN launches a $50m aid appeal.

Dow Slides 400 Points as US-Iran Strikes Push Oil to Six-Week High

The Dow slid roughly 400 points as renewed U.S.-Iran attacks pushed Brent crude to a six-week high, with energy shares leading a mixed Wall Street session.

GE Aerospace to Buy Castings Maker CPP for $11.75 Billion

GE Aerospace said on Tuesday it will acquire castings maker Consolidated Precision Products for $11.75 billion from Warburg Pincus and Berkshire Partners.

UK Bans Trade From Israeli West Bank Settlements, Drawing US and Israeli Criticism

Britain said on Tuesday it will ban goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, drawing criticism from the US, Israel and some British MPs.

Hungary Expels 10 Russian Diplomats, Moscow Vows Painful Response

Hungary ordered 10 Russian diplomats to leave on Tuesday over activities deemed unacceptable, and Moscow warned of a "harsh and painful" response.

Over 5,500 Still Missing in China and Nepal as Flood Toll Passes 1,300

More than 5,500 remain missing in China and Nepal twelve days after floods killed over 1,300, as the UN launches a $50m aid appeal.

India Rejects Hague Ruling Upholding Indus Waters Treaty With Pakistan

India has rejected a Permanent Court of Arbitration ruling that the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan remains binding, reopening a long-running water dispu

US Reopens Talks With Russia’s Siluanov at G20, Angering Europe

Treasury chief Scott Bessent met Russia's Anton Siluanov at G20 talks, telling Moscow no sanctions relief until the Ukraine war ends. Europe objected.

Nepal-Tibet Flood Kills 469, Leaves 39 Australians Missing and Rebuild Nearing $5 Billion

A glacier collapse on the China-Nepal border killed at least 469 people, left 39 Australians missing and could cost $5 billion to rebuild.

Nepal and China Flash Floods Kill 98, Leave 403 Missing

Flash floods and an avalanche in Nepal and China killed at least 98 people and left 403 missing, including 47 Americans, officials said on August 26.

Trump Orders Pentagon to Scale Back Joint Military Drills With South Korea

President Trump ordered the Pentagon to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, calling them costly and hostile toward North Korea.

Jetstar to Charge Up to $52 for Overhead Baggage in Carry-On Overhaul

Jetstar will charge passengers up to A$52 to use overhead lockers from February 2027, scrapping its 7kg carry-on weight limit in a major rules overhaul.

Search Intensifies for 17 Missing After Vietnamese Cargo Ship Sinks Near Spratlys

A multinational rescue by Vietnamese, Philippine and Chinese teams searches for 17 missing crew after the Khoi Nguyen 18 sank near Fiery Cross Reef.

China and Philippines Trade Blame as Water Cannon Clashes Escalate Near Scarborough Shoal

Chinese and Philippine vessels clashed for a second day near Scarborough Shoal, with Manila reporting water cannon use as both sides traded blame.

Cathay Pacific and HK Express Slash Flights Amid Soaring Jet Fuel Costs

Cathay Pacific and HK Express announce flight cuts from mid-May to end-June due to soaring jet fuel prices driven by Middle East conflict. Learn about schedule changes and passenger impact.

ASEAN Summit in May to Focus on Critical Issues Amidst Middle East Conflict

ASEAN Summit in May to proceed with a trimmed agenda focusing on key issues like fuel supplies, food prices, and migrant workers, amidst the Middle East conflict.

US Intelligence: China Not Planning Taiwan Invasion by 2027, Citing Risks and Preference for Forceful Unification

U.S. intelligence agencies assess that China is not planning to invade Taiwan by 2027, citing significant risks and a preference for peaceful unification, according to the latest threat assessment.

Beijing-Tokyo Tensions Escalate Over Taiwan, US Missile System Withdrawn

Beijing and Tokyo engage in diplomatic disputes over Taiwan, leading to the withdrawal of a US missile system from Japan and heightened regional tensions.

Sanae Takaichi’s LDP Achieves Historic Landslide Victory in Japan’s Snap Election

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party achieves a historic landslide victory in a snap election, securing a supermajority and paving the way for a conservative agenda.

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