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Thailand declares curfew as Cambodia clash spreads

BANGKOK: Thailand announced a curfew in its southeastern Trat province on Sunday as fighting with Cambodia spread to coastal areas of a disputed border region, two days after US President and would-be peacemaker Donald...

A security volunteer stands as he remains in the evacuation zone in the Thai province of Buriram. — AFP

Search for missing MH370 to resume this month

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Race to get aid to Asia flood survivors as toll hits 1,300

Volunteers help unload dry rations from a helicopter to marooned residents, east of Colombo. — AFP

What do you know about Bhutan?

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Hong Kong contractors used unsafe netting: officials

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What to know about the tropical cyclones in Sri Lanka, Indonesia

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Asia floods death toll tops 1,100

Local residents inspect an area hit by deadly flash floods following heavy rains in Palembayan, Agam regency, West Sumatra province, Indonesia, December 1, 2025. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan

Rapid floods shock Sri Lanka's survivors

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Sons of Pakistan's jailed Imran Khan voice fears for his safety

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Sri Lanka struggles with Ditwah impact

People with their belongings wade through a flooded street after heavy rainfall in Wellampitiya on the outskirts of Colombo on November 30, 2025. Sri Lankan authorities battled rising floodwaters in parts of the capital on November 30 after the powerful Cyclone Ditwah left a trail of destruction, killing at least 159 people across the country. (Photo by Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP)

Thousands protest in Philippines against flood control fraud

Protesters destroy an effigy of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos during an anti-corruption rally near Malacanang Palace in Manila on November 30, 2025.

Sri Lanka is overwhelmed by rescue demand

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Sri Lanka declares emergency as cyclone toll hits 153

Flood-affected people evacuate after heavy rainfall in Wellampitiya on the outskirts of Colombo. — AFP

Sri Lanka, Thailand, Indonesia flood toll crosses 300

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Over 70 shark, ray species win new wildlife trade protections

Friday's decisions move whale sharks, manta rays and devil rays onto Appendix I after countries on Thursday did the same for the critically endangered oceanic whitetip shark.

Death toll in Southeast Asia floods tops 300

Rescuers evacuate a tourist from a hotel through a flooded street in Hat Yai district, in Songkhla province. — Reuters
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