A major international search is underway for Mark Counsell, 31, from Pontypool, last seen on a FaceTime call on Christmas Day in Southeast Asia. Police urge anyone with information to come forward.
Rescuers in Indonesia search for hundreds missing after devastating floods and landslides across Southeast Asia. Death toll reaches 900 as survivors face desperate conditions.
Devastating monsoon rains trigger deadly floods and landslides across Indonesia and Thailand, leaving hundreds dead and thousands stranded. Rescue efforts intensify.
Catastrophic flooding and landslides across Southeast Asia have killed over 600 people. Millions are affected in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Sri Lanka. Learn how to help.
Rescue teams in northern Sumatra search for dozens missing after devastating flash floods and landslides. The death toll exceeds 300 across Southeast Asia. Learn how you can help the victims.
Devastating floods and landslides in Indonesia and Thailand have killed over 350 people. Rescuers battle to reach stranded victims as criticism of the official response grows.
Catastrophic flooding in Thailand, described as a 'once in 300 years' event, has claimed 33 lives and affected millions. Rescue efforts intensify as the city of Hat Yai remains submerged.
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Global headlines: Devastating floods cause billions in damage in Vietnam, Indian cinema icon passes away, and a war refugee secures an unlikely championship win in Japan. Get the full briefing.
Myanmar's military government has extended its crackdown on online scam centres, detaining hundreds of foreigners and seizing thousands of mobile phones. Discover the latest developments.
Scientists warn the La Nina weather system could bring further extreme weather to the Philippines, where recent typhoons killed over 250 people. Learn about the global climate impacts.
The US suspends trade negotiations with Thailand, using tariff threats to salvage a Trump-brokered Cambodia peace deal. Read the latest on the escalating border dispute.
Thailand extradites a Chinese man accused of running over 200 illegal online gambling sites. The move signals a major step in a joint crackdown on cybercrime and scam centres in Southeast Asia.
Beijing's representative at UN human rights review condemns Western nations for alleged interference in Southeast Asia, escalating diplomatic tensions over regional sovereignty claims.
Major power outages hit Vietnam and the Philippines as extreme heatwave pushes electricity grids to breaking point, causing widespread disruption across the region.
Severe tropical storm Kalmaegi unleashes chaos across Southeast Asia, causing deadly flooding in Cebu and forcing mass evacuations in Vietnam as airports suspend operations.
Moroccan authorities dismantle sophisticated trafficking network exploiting economic migrants with fake job offers, forcing them into cyber-scam operations in Southeast Asia.
Groundbreaking research from Kyoto University identifies Vietnam's Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh City region as an emerging megapolitan area set to transform Southeast Asia's economic landscape by 2030.
The United Nations issues urgent condemnation as Thailand forcibly returns hundreds of Myanmar asylum seekers back to military regime territory, raising grave human rights concerns.
Manila demands explanation after Chinese coastguard vessels allegedly rammed and damaged Philippine boats in contested waters, escalating regional tensions.
Tropical Storm Kalmaegi unleashes torrential rains across Vietnam, triggering devastating floods and landslides that have left communities reeling and rescue operations underway.
Southeast Asian neighbours Thailand and Cambodia have reached a ceasefire agreement following violent border clashes that left troops dead and forced villagers to flee their homes.
Groundbreaking research reveals severe contamination in Hanoi's canal network, with pollution levels up to 40 times higher than national safety standards, posing significant health risks to millions.
Severe flooding devastates Thailand's historic Hoi An, forcing tourist evacuations and raising urgent climate concerns for Southeast Asia's tourism industry.
Malaysia takes firm stance against Myanmar's military junta at ASEAN summit, calling for immediate engagement with opposition forces amid escalating violence and humanitarian crisis.
Stunning images reveal Hoi An's historic streets transformed into waterways as severe flooding overwhelms the UNESCO World Heritage site, disrupting tourism and daily life.
UK travellers to Vietnam face significant disruptions as severe flooding hits central regions. Discover which popular destinations are affected, transport updates, and crucial safety advice for your Southeast Asian journey.
Indonesia is racing against time to complete its revolutionary new capital city Nusantara, a £27 billion urban marvel rising from Borneo's rainforests. Discover the vision, challenges and controversy behind one of the world's most ambitious infrastructure
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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim pushes back against US criticism of his China-friendly stance, asserting Malaysia's right to independent foreign policy decisions without Western interference.