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Why Goa and Gokarna are the perfect Indian reset

Entrepreneur Hermione Olivia packs her kaftan for the ultimate slow down on a paradisical beach between the jungle and the Arabian Sea (fish curry non-negotiable)

Evening Standard

Children in China trekked 3 hours up and down an 800m cliff to school; two elevators and a cable car cut it to 30 minutes

In Nizhuhe village, children can now travel to school efficiently and securely. A revolutionary new transport system has eliminated the previous risky three-hour journey along the cliffs. With the introduction of two elevators and a cable car, the village is seamlessly connected to the school. This modernization has not only…

The Times of India

Bali police investigating death of Australian man found alongside bodies of young children

Police say mother is in ‘deep shock and grief’ as case is being investigated as double murder-suicide

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Day after ferry overturns in Java Sea, Indonesia continues search for 129 missing

Rescue teams in Indonesia are working tirelessly in the Java Sea to locate 129 individuals who have gone missing after the Virgo Transport 8 ship, which had 243 passengers aboard, disappeared on Sunday. To date, 108 people have been saved from the capsized ship, although ongoing efforts are challenged by…

The Times of India

Indonesia intensifies search for more than 120 missing after ferry capsizes in Java Sea

Indonesian rescue teams on Monday deployed specialised underwater teams and navy-operated underwater drones as the search for more than 120 people missing in the Virgo Transport 8 ferry capsizing intensified.

France 24

At least six dead and 130 missing after Indonesian ferry capsizes, officials say

Search and rescue agency says 107 people brought to safety from vessel hit by bad weather in Java Sea

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Thai Temple Abbot and Female Associate Arrested Over 92m-Baht Fund Case as CCTV Shows Them Having Sex

More than 20 allegedly improper donation certificates are at the centre of an investigation that ended with a senior monk's defrocking.

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Why Izu Peninsula is a truly secret slice of Japan

Tokyo weekenders love it but few tourists know this hidden delight. By Alicia Miller

Evening Standard

Nepal flash floods: When disaster becomes content

August 26, 2026, will be remembered by the people of Nepal for a long time, a day when a wall of water, rocks, ice, and cement cascaded down from the mountains and swept away bridges, hydropower stations, settlements and thousands of people living alongside the Trisuli River. The death toll…

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Japan sends military helicopters to Indonesia to fight Borneo wildfires

This is the first known overseas firefighting mission by Japan’s SDF as toxic haze spreads across neighbouring countries

The Independent UK

More schools close in Indonesia due to worsening haze from forest fires

Schools in Indonesia's South Sumatra province have switched to remote learning due to worsening haze from forest fires

The Independent UK

Rescuers search for 5 Indonesian photojournalists missing near Anak Krakatau volcano

Indonesian rescuers on Wednesday are searching for five photojournalists, two crew members and a guide who went missing while traveling by speedboat to cover eruptions of Anak Krakatau volcano in the Sunda Strait

The Independent UK

Oshino Hakkai Coin-Tossing Problem: 50,000 coins threaten clear springs; village adds donation box

Oshino Hakkai's serene spring ponds are under pressure as visitors toss coins into the waters, with around 50,000 coins already collected by authorities due to concerns over environmental damage from metal corrosion. This increase in coin tossing coincided with Mount Fuji’s designation as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2013.

The Times of India

Tokyo tourist hotspot bans short-term rentals amid surge in complaints

Shinjuku ward targets accommodation in residential areas and near cultural sites as locals complain visitors disposing of rubbish improperly and being too noisy

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Indonesia air travel resumes after two-day disruption from volcanic ash

Air travel in Indonesia's capital is gradually stabilizing following a two-day halt due to volcanic ash spewing from Anak Krakatau. Close to 3,000 flights were canceled, impacting roughly 341,000 travelers. While some airports resumed operations post-midnight, others awaited dawn for reopening. To safeguard students, schools implemented online classes amid the…

The Independent UK

Flights to and from Indonesia’s capital resume after volcanic eruption forced a 2-day closure

Flights to and from Indonesia’s capital of Jakarta have resumed after ash from a volcanic eruption forced a two-day closure that halted nearly 3,000 flights

Latin Times

Seven Airports Still Closed Stranding Hundreds of Thousands of Passengers: Inside Indonesia's Volcanic Crisis

Anak Krakatau has stranded 270,000+ passengers and grounded 2,300 flights in Indonesia. Here's why 7 airports remain closed and what changed since Sunday.

The Independent UK

Indonesia keeps several airports closed though volcanic eruption is easing

Indonesia is maintaining closures at several airports and shifting schools to remote learning though the eruption of Anak Krakatau is easing

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Is Krakatoa Erupting Again? Anak Krakatau Disrupts 209 Flights as Ash Spreads, Tsunami Risk Monitored

Anak Krakatau's eruption has led to significant flight disruptions in Indonesia, with over 209 flights cancelled. Authorities monitor the situation, ensuring no imminent tsunami threat.

France 24

Eight airports in Indonesia suspend operations after volcanic eruption

Eight airports in Indonesia, including Jakarta's main international airport, suspended operations Sunday after the erupting Anak Krakatoa volcano spewed clouds of ash across the archipelago. Geologists said that the latest series of eruptions does not have the potential to trigger a tsunami at this time.

The Guardian - UK

Volcanic eruption halts flights at Jakarta and seven other Indonesian airports

Ash cloud from Anak Krakatau affects hundreds of flights and some school and fishing activities

Latin Times

The Inca Trail Reopens Today, Sept. 5 — Here's Why Peru's Last Reopening Never Actually Happened

Peru's Inca Trail reopens Sept. 5 after storm damage and a reversed August restart date. Here's what changed, and what's still unverified.

France 24

USS Lincoln crew hits the streets of Thailand's Pattaya after nine-month deployment

US sailors and Marines streamed into the Thai resort city of Pattaya Thursday after a record-breaking nine months at sea. Local police said there had so far been no major incidents connected to the 5,000-strong contingent of US service members, though two sailors were sent back to the ship after…

The Times of India

Tougher than Everest rescues: Inside Nepal's biggest airlift

Trishuli Bazaar: With roads and bridges severed across Rasuwa and Nuwakot after the Aug 26 Bhote Koshi-Trishuli flood, helicopters became the main rescue lifeline, airlifting more than 4,000 people in hundreds of sorties through a narrow gorge in what officials described as possibly Nepal's biggest such operation.

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s a fever dream right now’: sailors of USS Abraham Lincoln voice joy after arriving in Thailand

Shore leave in Pattaya, known for its red light district, comes after reports of deteriorating living conditions onboard the vessel during record stint

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