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Thousands attend funeral of Bangladesh student leader

DHAKA: Massive crowds gathered in Bangladesh's capital on Saturday for the funeral of a slain student leader, held under tight security after two days of protests and violence. Tens of thousands of people joined the...

Mourners attend the funeral of the deceased youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi, in Dhaka on December 20, 2025. Tens of thousands of mourners gathered in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka on December 20 for the funeral of a student leader, after two days of violent protests over his killing. (Photo by Abdul Goni and Abdul Goni / AFP)

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

Hong Kong tower fire toll rises to 128

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Hong Kong tower fire kills 65, dozens missing

Firemen get ready after a major fire swept through several apartment blocks at the Wang Fuk Court residential estate in Hong Kong's Tai Po district. - AFP

South Korea special prosecutor seeks 15-year jail term for ex-PM Han

Former PM Han Duck-soo (C) arrives for closing hearing at the Seoul Central District Court. — Reuters
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