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Devastating Flash Floods Along Nepal-China Border Leave Thousands Missing

Catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border have killed hundreds and left more than 2,400 people missing, prompting extensive multinational search-and-rescue operations. The disaster has stranded numerous foreign tourists and hydropower workers while severely straining local emergency response resources.

28 Aug, 10:47 — 29 Aug, 01:32
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ReutersVery High11h ago

Mother reunited with 8-year-old who climbed trees to survive Nepal floods - Reuters

Mother reunited with 8-year-old who climbed trees to survive Nepal floods  Reuters

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APVery High17h ago

How to help after Nepal and Tibet’s catastrophic floods - AP News

How to help after Nepal and Tibet’s catastrophic floods  AP News

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BBCHigh7h ago

97-year-old woman rescued after Nepali floods looked like 'a warrior'

A 97-year-old woman, Guna Maya Bohara, survived the flash floods and was rescued using an excavator.

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NYTMostly Factual4h ago

Nepal’s Hydropower Industry Was Booming. Now 900 Workers Are Missing.

Videos show rescuers pulling people out of hydropower tunnels, as hundreds of workers remain missing after a deadly flood.

By Mack Liederman

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FTVery High11h ago

‘In a flash, everything was gone’: Nepal rushes to rescue flash-flood survivors

Destruction of infrastructure by the torrent that devastated settlements near the border with China has left many people stranded

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le-mondeHigh6h ago

'I was sure I was going to die': After floods in Nepal and Tibet, stunned survivors and desperate families searching for missing loved ones

Hospitals in Kathmandu are seeing a constant stream of people searching for missing loved ones after the massive floods that killed at least 584 people, while nearly 2,500 remain missing in Nepal and Tibet.

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The GuardianMostly Factual10h ago

At least 90 Americans missing in Nepal flood among 2,000 unaccounted for

Official death toll approaches 600, with many of the missing Americans having been on a pilgrimage to a sacred site At least 90 Americans were still missing on Friday among almost 2,000 people unaccounted for following the catastrophic flash flood along the Nepal-Tibet border on Wednesday. With the official death toll creeping towards 600 on Friday and expected to continue rising, there were survivors, victims and missing people from many nationalities. Continue reading...

By Maya Yang and agency

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual7h ago

Before and after images show catastrophic impact of Nepal flash floods

Before-and-after satellite images reveal the scale of destruction from Nepal’s catastrophic flash floods.

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globe-and-mailHigh7h ago

Rescuers retrieve flood survivors in Nepal as death toll continues to climb

The floods have killed 579 in Nepal, the country’s disaster-management authority said Friday

By Niranjan Shrestha And Shristi Kafle

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SCMPMostly Factual8h ago

China-Nepal floods: rescuers pull out survivors caked in mud as toll climbs

Rescuers pulled out survivors caked in dark brown mud and helicopters lifted stranded people to safety, as Nepal and China raced to respond to catastrophic flash floods that killed nearly 600 people and left almost 2,500 missing. The rescue efforts included a team that rappelled into a severely damaged checkpoint area on the Chinese side of the border between the two countries. Rescuers were on high alert for more flooding from a new lake that formed high up in the Himalayan mountains after t...

By Associated Press

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DWHigh9h ago

Nepal-Tibet flood deaths pass 500, thousands still missing

The Red Cross says more than 93,000 people are affected by the deadly floods and landslides on the China-Nepal border. Rescue efforts were temporarily paused after an overflowing lake threatened to trigger more floods.

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Barron'sHigh17h ago

'Ran For Our Lives': Tales Of Survival From Nepal-China Disaster - Barron's

'Ran For Our Lives': Tales Of Survival From Nepal-China Disaster  Barron's

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France 24High14h ago

Rescuers grapple with mountain of challenges after the Nepal-Tibet floods

Emergency services are rushing to find survivors and treat the wounded after a devastating flash flood on the border of Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday killed more than 500 people, with over a thousand still missing. But the remote and rugged terrain, as well as the risk of further flooding from upstream lakes formed by piles of debris, make their work as delicate as it is dangerous.

By Sébastian SEIBT

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sydney-morning-heraldMostly Factual4h ago

Hundreds dead and almost 2000 missing after Nepal’s flash floods

Almost 2000 people are still missing following the devastating flash flood in Nepal’s Himalayas and, there are at least 38 Australians among them.

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The IndependentMostly Factual13h ago

Group of hikers from Virginia among those still missing in Nepal after deadly floods

Dozens of Americans, including community leaders from Northern Virginia, were traveling to Tibet’s sacred Mount Kailash when catastrophic flash floods struck the border region

By Jasmine Fernández

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nikkei-asiaHigh18h ago

Nepal-Tibet flood catastrophe hints at Himalayas' warmer future

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national-postMostly Factual15h ago

‘Ran for our lives’: Tales of survival from Nepal-China disaster

More than 1,400 people were still missing on Friday, many of them foreign tourists, and over 550 people were dead

By AFP

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual8h ago

Nepal floods: Spooked by visuals, tourists cancel bookings, tour operators hit

A Darjeeling couple had planned a 15-day trip to Mansarovar via Kerung in Sept. The Rs 4.4-lakh tour package included permits for entering Tibet. They cancelled the trip after watching videos of Kerung being swept away. Kolkata travel agents Anil Punjabi and Anjani Dhanuka had furrowed brows over rising cancellations even as many sought updates on the safety of other Nepal destinations like Kathmandu, Pokhara, Patan and Lumbini.

By TNN

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual4h ago

320 Indians still missing in Nepal, 400 stranded in Tibet after deadly floods: MEA

The toll from floods in Nepal rose to 579 with more bodies recovered as search and rescue operations continued, according to the local authorities.

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mainichi-englishMostly Factual3h ago

Rescuers retrieve flood survivors caked in mud as death toll in Nepal-China border disaster climbs

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) -- Rescuers pulled out survivors caked in dark brown mud and helicopters lifted stranded people to safety, as Nepal and China ra

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japan-timesMostly Factual4h ago

Number of missing in deadly Nepal and China floods jumps past 2,400

Rescuers were battling through mud even as the threat of new floods loomed, with emergency teams recovering 586 bodies so far.

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moneycontrol8h ago

77 Isha Foundation pilgrims remain untraceable after Nepal-Tibet flash floods - Moneycontrol.com

77 Isha Foundation pilgrims remain untraceable after Nepal-Tibet flash floods  Moneycontrol.com

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ndtvMostly Factual9h ago

Himanta Sarma Says 6 Youths From Assam Missing In Nepal's Devastating Flood

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "Six people from Assam were missing in the devastating flood in Nepal.

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yonhap-englishMostly Factual4h ago

S. Korean response team continues search efforts for 9 missing in Nepal floods

KATHMANDU/SEOUL, Aug. 29 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean response team in Nepal was e...

By Kim Seung-yeon

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual6h ago

Number of missing in deadly Nepal, China floods jumps past 2,400

Search and rescue teams, battling through mud, are racing to retrieve survivors from affected zones and have recovered 586 bodies so far.

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The ObserverMostly Factual14h ago

‘My grandfather saw the family swept away before his eyes’: Nepali villagers share ordeal - The Observer

‘My grandfather saw the family swept away before his eyes’: Nepali villagers share ordeal  The Observer

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RapplerMostly Factual16h ago

Family asks for help in searching for missing Filipino after Nepal flash flood

The family of Juan Carlos Manalo, who is missing in Nepal after a massive flash flood, is trying to get as much reach as possible to expedite the search for the Filipino doctor

By Jelo Ritzhie Mantaring

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national-uaeMixed11h ago

'We are praying': Nepal travel groups search for missing tourists and staff after devastating floods

By Shazia Ahmed

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news24-saMostly Factual15h ago

‘We’re trying to be brave’: Families wait for news of South Africans missing in Nepal floods - news24.com

‘We’re trying to be brave’: Families wait for news of South Africans missing in Nepal floods  news24.com

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express-tribuneMostly Factual13h ago

Nepal, China resume flood rescue

Death toll nears 600 as nearly 2,500 remain missing

By Reuters

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malay-mailMixed3h ago

Foreign Ministry says 36 Malaysians in Tibet reported safe, with checks widening to Chinese border areas

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 29 — Thirty-six Malaysians in Tibet, China have reported to be safe following flash floods and land...

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tempo-englishMostly Factual5h ago

Nepal Rescues 121 Foreign Tourists From Flash Floods

Nepal has rescued 121 foreign tourists following deadly flash floods, with nationals from eight countries among those saved.

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Daily Star BDMixed9h ago

Nepal-Tibet disaster: what we know - The Daily Star

Nepal-Tibet disaster: what we know  The Daily Star

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star-malaysiaMixed10h ago

2nd LD-Writethru: 7 dead, 554 missing after mudslide hits border port in China's Xizang - The Star

2nd LD-Writethru: 7 dead, 554 missing after mudslide hits border port in China's Xizang  The Star

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global-timesLow17h ago

Chinese police officer stands his ground to direct evacuations before mudslide hits Gyirong Port - Global Times

Chinese police officer stands his ground to direct evacuations before mudslide hits Gyirong Port  Global Times

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ukrinformMixed5h ago

Another Ukrainian woman missing in Nepal floods — MFA

Fifty-six Ukrainian citizens are currently considered missing following floods and landslides in Nepal. There is currently no information about any Ukrainians being killed or injured.

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nation-thailandMixed15h ago

Takaichi sends condolences to China and Nepal after border floods - Nation Thailand

Takaichi sends condolences to China and Nepal after border floods  Nation Thailand

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star-kenyaMixed11h ago

Number of people missing after Nepal flash floods jumps significantly to nearly 2,000 - the-star.co.ke

Number of people missing after Nepal flash floods jumps significantly to nearly 2,000  the-star.co.ke

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lsm-englishMostly Factual15h ago

News awaited about Latvians in Nepal and Tibet

The Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has so far been unable to contact approximately 40 Latvian travelers who are believed to be in the flood-stricken regions of Nepal and Tibet.

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morocco-world-newsMixed8h ago

King Mohammed VI Sends Condolences to China and Nepal After Deadly Floods - Morocco World News

King Mohammed VI Sends Condolences to China and Nepal After Deadly Floods  Morocco World News

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helsinki-timesMostly Factual13h ago

Nearly 2,000 missing in Nepal floods as death toll reaches 584

At least 584 people have died after the Nepal-Tibet flash floods, while nearly 2,000 remain missing in Nepal and hundreds more are unaccounted for in Tibet, according to the latest official figures. Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority said 579 people had died in the country and 1,924 remained missing. Chinese state media have reported five deaths and 558 missing in Tibet.

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nikkei-asia28 Aug, 10:47First to report

Nepal-Tibet flood catastrophe hints at Himalayas' warmer future

AP28 Aug, 11:16

How to help after Nepal and Tibet’s catastrophic floods - AP News

global-times28 Aug, 11:29

Chinese police officer stands his ground to direct evacuations before mudslide hits Gyirong Port - Global Times

faz28 Aug, 11:34

Verheerende Flut: „Nepal wurde förmlich in zwei Teile gerissen“

n1-bih28 Aug, 11:46

Jezero u Nepalu nastalo nakon smrtonosnih poplava probilo nasip

Barron's28 Aug, 11:53

'Ran For Our Lives': Tales Of Survival From Nepal-China Disaster - Barron's

Rappler28 Aug, 12:20

Family asks for help in searching for missing Filipino after Nepal flash flood

taiwan-news28 Aug, 12:38

Lai offers condolences after deadly Nepal-Tibet border floods - Taiwan News

delfi-lt28 Aug, 12:38

Susisiekta su dingusios lietuvės artimaisiais po potvynių Nepale

digi2428 Aug, 12:57

„Forța apei a măturat totul”. Poveștile oamenilor care au supraviețuit viiturii devastatoare de la granița Nepalului cu China

nzz28 Aug, 13:09

Viele der Opfer der Sturzflut in Nepal waren Pilger: Warum wollen so viele Hindus zum Berg Kailash?

news24-sa28 Aug, 13:16

‘We’re trying to be brave’: Families wait for news of South Africans missing in Nepal floods - news24.com

nation-thailand28 Aug, 13:47

Takaichi sends condolences to China and Nepal after border floods - Nation Thailand

die-presse28 Aug, 13:49

Sturzflut in Nepal: „Wir hatten solche Angst, wir sind davongerannt und haben alles zurückgelassen“ [premium]

zdg-md28 Aug, 13:52

Înainte și după. Imaginile din satelit arată cum au fost șterse de pe hartă sate din Nepal și Tibet, după inundațiile care au cauzat peste 500 de morți și 1000 de dispăruți

national-post28 Aug, 13:58

‘Ran for our lives’: Tales of survival from Nepal-China disaster

lsm-english28 Aug, 14:03

News awaited about Latvians in Nepal and Tibet

telex28 Aug, 14:09

Videóra vették, ahogyan a jég lezúdul a Himalájában a nepáli villámárvíz előtt

France 2428 Aug, 14:14

Rescuers grapple with mountain of challenges after the Nepal-Tibet floods

The Observer28 Aug, 14:19

‘My grandfather saw the family swept away before his eyes’: Nepali villagers share ordeal - The Observer

dnevnik-bg28 Aug, 14:26

ЕС изпраща €2 млн. на пострадалите от наводнението в Непал

helsingin-sanomat28 Aug, 14:32

HS:n tiedot | Nepalissa kateissa oleva suomalainen on tutkijatohtori suomalaisessa yliopistossa

helsinki-times28 Aug, 15:25

Nearly 2,000 missing in Nepal floods as death toll reaches 584

hvg28 Aug, 15:26

Külügyminisztérium: A nepáli villámáradásban eltűnt magyarok közül ketten kettős állampolgárok

The Independent28 Aug, 16:07

Group of hikers from Virginia among those still missing in Nepal after deadly floods

express-tribune28 Aug, 16:07

Nepal, China resume flood rescue

24ur28 Aug, 16:16

Satelitski posnetki opustošenega Nepala: poplave pustile puščavo

der-spiegel28 Aug, 16:19

Nepal: SPIEGEL-Korrespondent berichtet aus der Unglücksregion

china-daily28 Aug, 16:23

Stronger rescue efforts in Xizang urged - China Daily

aktuality-sk28 Aug, 16:50

Počet obetí povodní v Nepále a Číne presiahol 580, nezvestných je vyše 2400

politiken28 Aug, 17:10

Antallet af savnede stiger dramatisk efter katastrofen i Nepal

FT28 Aug, 17:26

‘In a flash, everything was gone’: Nepal rushes to rescue flash-flood survivors

national-uae28 Aug, 17:34

'We are praying': Nepal travel groups search for missing tourists and staff after devastating floods

publico28 Aug, 17:35

Avalanche ou sismo? Especialista explica o que causou a catástrofe no Nepal – e porquê

Reuters28 Aug, 17:36

Mother reunited with 8-year-old who climbed trees to survive Nepal floods - Reuters

naftemporiki28 Aug, 17:46

Nεπάλ: Ξανάσμιξε με τη μητέρα του ο 8χρονος που σώθηκε σκαρφαλώνοντας σε δέντρα

dhaka-tribune28 Aug, 17:57

Nepal-Tibet floods: 584 dead, over 2482 missing - Dhaka Tribune

star-kenya28 Aug, 17:58

Number of people missing after Nepal flash floods jumps significantly to nearly 2,000 - the-star.co.ke

nos28 Aug, 18:04

Veel hulp nodig in Nepal en Tibet, maar alles zit tegen

star-malaysia28 Aug, 18:21

2nd LD-Writethru: 7 dead, 554 missing after mudslide hits border port in China's Xizang - The Star

observador28 Aug, 18:31

19h. UE promete 2 milhões de euros de ajuda para o Nepal

The Guardian28 Aug, 18:35

At least 90 Americans missing in Nepal flood among 2,000 unaccounted for

berlingske28 Aug, 18:37

Tidlig varsling kunne have reddet utallige i Nepal – nu truer gletsjer med nyt kollaps

hotnews28 Aug, 19:00

Inundaţiile din Himalaya: „Trauma va fi enormă” / La cât a crescut bilanţul victimelor

iefimerida28 Aug, 19:09

Μητέρα στο Νεπάλ βρήκε τον 8χρονο γιο της σε νοσοκομείο -Το αγόρι σώθηκε από τις πλημμύρες γιατί σκαρφάλωσε σε δέντρο

Daily Star BD28 Aug, 19:17

Nepal-Tibet disaster: what we know - The Daily Star

DW28 Aug, 19:31

Nepal-Tibet flood deaths pass 500, thousands still missing

jutarnji-list28 Aug, 19:38

Profesor Krkač objasnio je uzrok katastrofe u Nepalu: ‘To je moguće i u Alpama. I ne može se spriječiti‘

ndtv28 Aug, 19:40

Himanta Sarma Says 6 Youths From Assam Missing In Nepal's Devastating Flood

balkan-web28 Aug, 19:40

Tragjedia në Nepal/ Shkon në 584 numri i viktimave, rreth 2 mijë persona të zhdukur

newsbeast28 Aug, 19:57

Βίντεο σοκ με το πράσινο κτίριο στο Νεπάλ που έμεινε ανέπαφο μέσα στη βιβλική καταστροφή ενώ οι ένοικοι καλούσαν σε βοήθεια

orf28 Aug, 20:16

Chinas Zensur lässt Ausmaß im Dunkeln

morocco-world-news28 Aug, 20:19

King Mohammed VI Sends Condolences to China and Nepal After Deadly Floods - Morocco World News

SCMP28 Aug, 20:21

China-Nepal floods: rescuers pull out survivors caked in mud as toll climbs

morgunbladid28 Aug, 20:32

Keðjuverkun náttúruhamfara í Nepal

el-mundo28 Aug, 20:42

La llamada de Cara, la australiana dada por desaparecida que escapa a pie del caos entre Tíbet y Nepal

Times of India28 Aug, 20:43

Nepal floods: Spooked by visuals, tourists cancel bookings, tour operators hit

danas28 Aug, 20:46

Spasioci izvlače preživele posle katastrofalnih poplava u Nepalu i Kini, poginulo gotovo 600 ljudi

moneycontrol28 Aug, 21:05

77 Isha Foundation pilgrims remain untraceable after Nepal-Tibet flash floods - Moneycontrol.com

irozhlas28 Aug, 21:10

EU poskytne dva miliony eur na humanitární pomoc Nepálu, oznámila von der Leyenová

le-figaro28 Aug, 21:14

Après la coulée meurtrière au Népal, un lac de retenue fait craindre de nouvelles inondations

BBC28 Aug, 21:17

97-year-old woman rescued after Nepali floods looked like 'a warrior'

Al Jazeera28 Aug, 21:26

Before and after images show catastrophic impact of Nepal flash floods

globe-and-mail28 Aug, 21:50

Rescuers retrieve flood survivors in Nepal as death toll continues to climb

la-vanguardia28 Aug, 22:05

China y Nepal elevan la alerta por el riesgo de un nuevo desbordamiento

la-repubblica28 Aug, 23:00

Lungo il fiume Trishuli. “Noi aggrappati al fango e la piena che incombe”

channel-news-asia28 Aug, 23:07

Number of missing in deadly Nepal, China floods jumps past 2,400

le-monde28 Aug, 23:09

'I was sure I was going to die': After floods in Nepal and Tibet, stunned survivors and desperate families searching for missing loved ones

tagesschau28 Aug, 23:21

Sturzflut: Wie China Informationen aus Tibet kontrolliert

ukrinform28 Aug, 23:39

Another Ukrainian woman missing in Nepal floods — MFA

tempo-english28 Aug, 23:43

Nepal Rescues 121 Foreign Tourists From Flash Floods

japan-times29 Aug, 00:22

Number of missing in deadly Nepal and China floods jumps past 2,400

ruv29 Aug, 00:34

Yfir 2.400 saknað í Nepal og Tíbet

hindustan-times29 Aug, 00:51

320 Indians still missing in Nepal, 400 stranded in Tibet after deadly floods: MEA

NYT29 Aug, 00:58

Nepal’s Hydropower Industry Was Booming. Now 900 Workers Are Missing.

yonhap-english29 Aug, 01:00

S. Korean response team continues search efforts for 9 missing in Nepal floods

CNN29 Aug, 01:06

American Survivors to CNN: Flood “Came Just Like a Tsunami” - Erin Burnett OutFront - Podcast on CNN Podcasts - CNN

sydney-morning-herald29 Aug, 01:08

Hundreds dead and almost 2000 missing after Nepal’s flash floods

malay-mail29 Aug, 01:16

Foreign Ministry says 36 Malaysians in Tibet reported safe, with checks widening to Chinese border areas

mainichi-english29 Aug, 01:32Latest update

Rescuers retrieve flood survivors caked in mud as death toll in Nepal-China border disaster climbs