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The death toll from last week’s catastrophic floods and landslides in parts of Asia surged past 1,500 on Thursday as rescue teams raced to reach survivors and hundreds of people remained unaccounted for across the region. CBC | World News
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Flood deaths in Southeast Asia reach 321 as rescuers step up recovery operations
The death toll from floods across large swaths of Southeast Asia rose to at least 321 on Friday, with authorities working to rescue stranded citizens, restore power and communications and co-ordinate recovery efforts as the waters began to recede. CBC | World News
Read More »Ottawa hoping for a Carney-Xi meeting in Asia next week, says official
A senior Canadian government official told reporters Thursday that it’s hoped Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of a summit in South Korea next week. CBC | World News
Read More »Undersea cables cut in the Red Sea, disrupting internet access in Asia and the Middle East
There has been concern about the cables being targeted in a Red Sea campaign by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, which the rebels describe as an effort to pressure Israel to end its war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip. But the Houthis have denied attacking the lines in the past. CBC | World News
Read More »I visited all 50 countries in Asia – these were my top 3
From stunning beaches to rich history, a Youtuber highlighted the best of Asia’s diverse travel destinations. Daily Express :: Travel Feed
Read More »Why Chinese president Xi Jinping’s southeast Asia tour matters amidst Trump’s tariffs
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Read More »The incredible city that’s 30C in March and among the ‘best’ destinations in Asia
This stunning city is surrounded by mountains and desert, with an eclectic blend of modern shopping centres and historic fortresses. Daily Express :: Travel Feed
Read More »The 10 strongest currencies in Asia – Japan’s yen and China’s yuan don’t make list
Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman have stronger currencies against the dollar than China and Japan, a survey shows. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Read More »Why Trudeau flew to the other side of the world to spend less than 48 hours in Southeast Asia
Amid the threat of an early federal election, the prime minister left Ottawa during a chaotic parliamentary sitting week for a meeting of Southeast Asian countries in Laos. Despite everything unfolding on Parliament Hill, senior government officials believed skipping the summit wasn’t an option. CBC | World News
Read More »Jane McDonald screams ‘it’s disgusting’ in stomach-churning moment on Asia Cruise
Presenter Jane McDonald faced her fears head-on during her latest cruising adventure as she ate a fair few creepy crawlies on her Channel 5 show. Daily Express :: TV and Radio Feed
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