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Landslide

Typhoon approaches eastern Japan, prompting flood and landslide warnings

A boy cycles through a flooded street as Typhoon Dujuan brings heavy rain, in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, September 21, 2026 in this photo taken by Kyodo. Kyodo via REUTERS
A boy cycles through a flooded street as Typhoon Dujuan brings heavy rain, in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, September 21, 2026 in this photo taken by Kyodo. Kyodo via REUTERS

Japan weather agency warns of landslides, floods as typhoon draws near

Typhoon Saudel slammed Okinawa and other remote south-western Japanese islands late in August.
Typhoon Saudel slammed Okinawa and other remote south-western Japanese islands late in August.

Weeks after Nepal flood, thousands still missing and most recovered bodies unidentified

The authorities have deployed thermal drones and helicopters in the search and brought in specialists to rescue workers trapped in tunnels.
The authorities have deployed thermal drones and helicopters in the search and brought in specialists to rescue workers trapped in tunnels.

Hungary probes former foreign minister over costly private air travel

FILE PHOTO: Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto speaks during the closing rally, ahead of the Parliamentary election, in Budapest, Hungary, April 11, 2026. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto speaks during the closing rally, ahead of the Parliamentary election, in Budapest, Hungary, April 11, 2026. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger/File Photo

Nepal tunnel survivor finds solace in village homecoming

Family members offers tika to Sanjay Sah, a survivor pulled out alive after spending nine days trapped in a hydropower station tunnel, upon his arrival in Tilathi Koiladi village in Saptari District, on Sept 13.
Family members offers tika to Sanjay Sah, a survivor pulled out alive after spending nine days trapped in a hydropower station tunnel, upon his arrival in Tilathi Koiladi village in Saptari District, on Sept 13.

Hungary PM Magyar says to scrap Orban-era restriction on gay adoption

Singapore humanitarian aid reaches flood-hit Nepal with medical supplies, DNA test kits

(From left) Nepal’s Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation Mahabir Pun and Singapore’s Assistant Commissioner of Police Patrick Tan at the handover of humanitarian aid at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, on Sept 10.
(From left) Nepal’s Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation Mahabir Pun and Singapore’s Assistant Commissioner of Police Patrick Tan at the handover of humanitarian aid at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, on Sept 10.

Landslide hits Japan’s Mount Fuji after heavy rain

Three vehicles were covered by the debris but no injuries or casualties have been reported.
Three vehicles were covered by the debris but no injuries or casualties have been reported.

China landslides leave six dead, nine missing

A drone view shows construction machinery clearing a road to the mudslide-hit Mingkeng village after heavy rainfall associated with Typhoon Saudel.
A drone view shows construction machinery clearing a road to the mudslide-hit Mingkeng village after heavy rainfall associated with Typhoon Saudel.

Nepal rescue focused on workers trapped in three tunnels

A rescue team works to clear the path towards the tunnel at Upper Trishuli 3B Hydropower Station.
A rescue team works to clear the path towards the tunnel at Upper Trishuli 3B Hydropower Station.

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