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Death toll from Philippines ferry fire climbs to 35, with dozens still missing

Access to the burnt-out boat has been slowed by toxic fumes and lingering heat, the country's coast guard says.

Source:BBC Asia BD

September 12, 2026 03:02 UTC


When an avalanche killed climber Nirmal Purja, his friends faced the hardest mission of all

Mountaineer Mingma G tells the BBC about the climb to bring home the bodies of his closest friends.

Source:BBC Asia BD

September 11, 2026 23:39 UTC


Buddhist monk arrested in suspected $3m embezzlement scandal

Thai police also arrested a suspected female accomplice with whom the monk, who had taken a vow of celibacy, was filmed having sex.

Source:BBC Asia BD

September 11, 2026 10:50 UTC


Trump shadow looms large over Brics as Modi hosts Putin and Xi in Delhi

As Brics leaders meet in Delhi, divisions within the bloc make a united response to Washington unlikely.

Source:BBC Asia BD

September 11, 2026 09:38 UTC


Man loses case to claw back $369,000 he spent on lavish gifts for ex-girlfriend

Singapore's High Court rules in the woman's favour, with the judge saying the man "willingly" showered her with gifts, even before they got together.

Source:BBC Asia BD

September 11, 2026 07:59 UTC


Philippine rescuers board ferry 40 hours after blaze began

Thick, toxic fumes and extreme temperatures pose a challenge to rescuers who have boarded the ship.

Source:BBC Asia BD

September 11, 2026 06:33 UTC


Hong Kong's Tiananmen activists sentenced to up to seven years in prison

Hong Kong used to be one of the only places in Chinese territory where people could gather to mark the 1989 crackdown.

Source:BBC Asia BD

September 11, 2026 05:41 UTC


The student behind 'cockroach' protests that forced an Indian minister to quit

It has been a rollercoaster ride for 'cockroach' party founder Abhijeet Dipke who gained celebrity status overnight.

Source:BBC Asia BD

September 11, 2026 00:27 UTC


Twenty-five dead after fire on cargo ship in eastern China

Of the 42 people on board, 17 were were evacuated, CCTV reports.

Source:BBC Asia BD

September 10, 2026 12:24 UTC


Drug use may have begun 25,000 years ago in Indonesia, research finds

Scientists have found evidence that early human foragers in Indonesia were using the betel nut as a drug.

Source:BBC Asia BD

September 10, 2026 12:15 UTC


Presidential pardon for controversial Sri Lankan monk overturned

Galagodaatte Gnanasara was sentenced in 2018 to six years for contempt of court and intimidating the wife of a missing cartoonist.

Source:BBC Asia BD

September 10, 2026 12:13 UTC


'People were trampling me': Philippine ferry fire survivor recalls narrow escape

A survivor has told the BBC of the chaos onboard as the ferry caught fire near the popular tourist spot of Coron.

Source:BBC Asia BD

September 10, 2026 09:35 UTC


The rock guitarist whose killing shocked India's north-east

A renowned Manipuri guitarist's killing has sparked anger - and an outpouring of memories about his life and music.

Source:BBC Asia BD

September 10, 2026 07:29 UTC


Five dead and 86 missing as 'heartbreaking' fire breaks out on Philippines ferry

The fire broke out as the vessel nearing its destination at the tourist hotspot of Coron in Palawan.

Source:BBC Asia BD

September 10, 2026 06:30 UTC


Watch: Crews race to rescue passengers from burning ferry in Philippines

Emergency teams were still searching for at least 86 missing people in the waters off the coast of Coron, in the Philippines.

Source:BBC Asia BD

September 10, 2026 01:11 UTC


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