Death toll from floods, landslides in Indonesia’s Sumatra reaches 1,000
The death toll from the recent floods and landslides in three provinces on Indonesia’s Sumatra Island has reached 1,000, with…
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Australia Needs to Triple Power Capacity by 2050, Market Operator Says
Australia’s electricity generation and storage capacity must triple by 2050 to meet demand, according to a draft report released Wednesday…
ADB Raises 2025 Growth Forecasts for China, Asia-Pacific
The Asian Development Bank on Wednesday lifted its 2025 economic growth forecast for China, citing resilient exports and continued fiscal…
Over 100,000 Cambodians Flee as Border Fighting With Thailand Escalates
More than 100,000 Cambodian villagers fled their homes to safe zones as border clashes with Thailand entered a fourth day,…
Beijing Court Awards Compensation to Families of MH370 Passengers
A Beijing court has ruled on compensation claims filed by families of passengers missing on Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, ordering…
Indonesia Floods, Landslides Death Toll Nears 1,000; Over 1 Million Displaced
Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said Monday that the death toll from recent floods and landslides in Aceh, North…
Thailand Vows to Continue Military Operations Amid Renewed Border Clashes With Cambodia
Thailand said Monday it will maintain military operations along its border with Cambodia until its sovereignty and territorial integrity are…
Fitch Affirms Malaysia’s Credit Rating at ‘BBB+’ With Stable Outlook
Fitch Ratings on Monday affirmed Malaysia’s long-term foreign-currency issuer default rating at “BBB+” with a stable outlook, citing strong growth…
Japan Lifts Tsunami Warning After Powerful Quake Injures Dozens
Japan’s weather agency lifted a tsunami warning early Tuesday for coastal areas of Aomori, Iwate and Hokkaido, hours after a…