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Forest clearing in Southeast Asia causes more heat-related deaths than in other tropical places

Every year in Southeast Asia, around 15,680 rural residents die of heat-related complications worsened by deforestation, compared with 9,890 for the tropical regions of Africa and…

  • Published: October 6, 20258:55 am
  • Author Shabana Begum
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Scores dead as rains batter Nepal’s east and south

The hill district of Ilam was the worst hit with at least 37 killed and seven missing.

  • Published: October 6, 20258:34 am
  • Author Laxmi Gautam and Parbat Portel
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Indonesian government rushes to clean up radioactive spill in industrial zone

The contamination is suspected to have originated from discarded industrial scrap metal processed at a smelting plant located less than 2 kilometers from a frozen shrimp packaging…

  • Published: October 6, 20258:33 am
  • Author Maretha Uli
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5 days after Philippine earthquake: 3 missing, over 6,000 aftershocks

According to the latest report from the Cebu Provincial Government, there is a total of 71 deaths and 592 injuries.

  • Published: October 6, 20258:05 am
  • Author Morexette Marie B. Erram
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Singapore’s flu vaccination sandbox to be available at more retail pharmacies

Pharmacies like Guardian, Unity, and Watsons will train more vaccinators, citing convenience and positive customer response.

  • Published: October 6, 20257:54 am
  • Author Yap Wei Qiang
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In South Korea, surge in domestic violence feared during long Chuseok holiday

According to police data, domestic violence reports rose 62.3 percent and dating violence 30.5 percent during last year's holiday compared to non-holiday periods.

  • Published: October 6, 20257:52 am
  • Author Choi Jeong-yoon
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Authorities to seize lion that escaped and attacked two in Thailand’s Kanchanaburi

On Saturday night, the lion belonging to influencer Parinya Parkpoom, 32, escaped from his home and attacked a boy and a man before being recaptured.

  • Published: October 6, 20257:51 am
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Ferry passengers, farmers, and madrasa student among 8 killed by lightning across Bangladesh

Of them, three died in Cumilla's Homna upazila, police said. Locals said several people were waiting for the Uzanchar–Ghagutia ferry when heavy rain began. Moments later,…

  • Published: October 6, 20257:50 am
  • Author The Daily Star
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Singapore’s migrant workers to get more support, training to look after their mental health

Project Dawn, formed in 2020, refreshed its approach to empower migrant workers through programs and activities, including a 24/7 crisis helpline.

  • Published: October 6, 20257:48 am
  • Author David Sun
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What is the ‘I love Muhammad’ row sparking communal tensions in India

Indian media outlets reported that a lightboard with the slogan “I Love Muhammad” stoked tensions between Muslim and Hindu communities, with some people from the latter…

  • Published: October 6, 20257:47 am
  • Author Dawn

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