War and security
South Korea prepares Hormuz military deployment, media reports say
Reported by PerthNow and Daily Maverick. First detected September 4, 2026 at 02:57 UTC.
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East Asia
Regional reporting associated with East Asia.
General News
‘No respect’: Albanese blasts China missile testing, rejects US comparison
Reported by Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News and Brisbane Times - Latest News. First detected September 3, 2026 at 03:36 UTC.
General News
China Unveils New Guided‑Missile Frigate for Coastal and Open‑Sea Use
Its deployment may shift maritime dynamics in the Asia‑Pacific region.
Climate
China’s flood rescue is a no-go zone for foreign media, what does it have to hide?
Reported by Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News and Brisbane Times - Latest News. First detected September 2, 2026 at 06:08 UTC.
General News
G20 finance leaders conclude talks in Asheville, back final statement despite Russia tensions and China dissent
Finance ministers finish two-day summit in North Carolina, issuing a communique while Russia's participation and China's objections stir debate
Geopolitics
Glacial Floods Along the China‑Nepal Border Breed Death Toll Exceeding 900 and Nearly 4,500 Missing
Devastating glacial floods along the China‑Nepa border caused a death toll that has now exceeded 900 and left nearly 4 500 people missing.
Climate
Hundreds feared stuck in hydropower tunnels as flood deaths surpass 950 in Nepal and China
Reported by france24.com and PerthNow. First detected August 31, 2026 at 18:57 UTC.
Climate
Cascade of Hazards Overwhelms Chinese Defenses at Nepal Border Crossing
After last year’s glacial flood, China had fortified the crossing with Nepal, but a series of natural events last week broke through the strengthened measures.
General News
South Korea jails Unification Church leader for bribery
Reported by PerthNow and South China Morning Post. First detected August 31, 2026 at 06:49 UTC.
General News
Mass Burials Begin in Nepal as Death Toll from Himalayan Floods Surpasses 900
Catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal‑Tibet border in late August 2026 triggered mass burials, a death toll exceeding 900, and the ongoing search for more than 4,000 missing people, including hydropower plant workers.
Climate
Missing toll from Nepal, China flood nears 3,000 as race for survivors continues
Reported by france24.com and Brisbane Times - Latest News. First detected August 29, 2026 at 20:32 UTC.
Geopolitics
Catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal‑China border enter fourth day as death toll rises
Rescue operations continue into day four after severe flash floods on the Nepal‑China border leave families waiting and the death toll climbing