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Landslide

Recovery of New Zealand landslide victims halted over safety concerns

Six people, including two teenagers, are presumed dead after heavy rains triggered the landslide on Jan 22.
Six people, including two teenagers, are presumed dead after heavy rains triggered the landslide on Jan 22.

Indonesia resumes search for 80 after landslide kills 10 in West Java

Rescuers search for victims at a landslide affected area in Pasirlangu village, West Bandung in Indonesia on Jan 24.
Rescuers search for victims at a landslide affected area in Pasirlangu village, West Bandung in Indonesia on Jan 24.

Seven dead, 82 missing in Indonesian landslide, disaster agency says

New Zealand police find bodies after landslide tragedy, Swedish tourist among those still missing

The portion of a cliff that gave way at the scene of a landslide triggered by heavy rains on Jan 23, in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand.
The portion of a cliff that gave way at the scene of a landslide triggered by heavy rains on Jan 23, in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand.

Indonesia revokes gold mine, plantation permits after floods

Authorities said they were probing 31 land-right holders for any role their operations may have played in floods and landslides that devastated three provinces in northern Sumatra.
Authorities said they were probing 31 land-right holders for any role their operations may have played in floods and landslides that devastated three provinces in northern Sumatra.

Philippine landfill death rises to 36 as authorities end search after 10 days

A large section of Philippine landfill in Barangay Binaliw collapsed on Jan 8, trapping workers beneath tonnes of garbage.
A large section of Philippine landfill in Barangay Binaliw collapsed on Jan 8, trapping workers beneath tonnes of garbage.

Uganda's Museveni wins re-election, opposition leader at large

Women sell bananas near campaign posters of Uganda's President and the leader of ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party, Yoweri Museveni, following the general elections in Kampala, Uganda January 17, 2026. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya
Women sell bananas near campaign posters of Uganda's President and the leader of ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party, Yoweri Museveni, following the general elections in Kampala, Uganda January 17, 2026. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya

Philippine landfill collapse: Cebu City placed under state of calamity as death toll climbs to 13

As at 5pm on Jan 13, the death toll of a landfill collapse in Cebu City, Philippines, had risen to 13.
As at 5pm on Jan 13, the death toll of a landfill collapse in Cebu City, Philippines, had risen to 13.

Cebu landfill collapse: Death toll in the Philippines rises to 8 as search for survivors continues

On Jan 8, a massive garbage pile at the materials recovery facility collapsed while at least 100 workers were in the area.
On Jan 8, a massive garbage pile at the materials recovery facility collapsed while at least 100 workers were in the area.

Two dead, dozens missing after Philippine dump site collapse

Rescue units are still searching for survivors of the collapse of Binaliw Landfill, a local government-run facility in Cebu, in central Philippines.
Rescue units are still searching for survivors of the collapse of Binaliw Landfill, a local government-run facility in Cebu, in central Philippines.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.