NewsAsiaChinaIndiaLIVEMore than 800 missing in Nepal as authorities say glacial collapse triggered flash floodIn neighbouring Tibet, officials say more than 500 are missing - it's not clear if that figure overlaps with Nepal's. In Nepal, at least 165 bodies have been found.Video shows scale of flash flood hitting Nepal-Tibet borderThis video has been edited by the BBC with white flashes, due to the distressing content. 18 hrs agoAsiaChinese teens are turning to mind-numbing drugs to 'run away from reality'Students are seeking prescription drugs because they fear failure, a teen tells the BBC.1 day agoAsiaIndian jewellery ad pulled after backlash over actor's outfitKriti Sanon has defended the ad in which she was seen celebrating the upcoming Hindu festival of Rakhi.23 hrs agoAsiaBBC visits hospital in Kathmandu as families wait for newsMore than 150 people have been killed after a massive flash flood on the Nepal-Tibet border, as hundreds still missing.9 hrs agoAsiaDoor was locked at Pakistan hospital where fire killed 14 babies, witnesses sayThe hospital tells the BBC the ward door was not locked but manned with security guards, to protect the babies.15 hrs agoAsiaWatch: 'We grabbed newborn and rushed out of Islamabad hospital'The moment she saw smoke, Hivsa Walid fled the building with her sister-in-law's baby.15 hrs agoAsiaChinese artist jailed over satirical Mao sculptures, say rights groupsThe case against Gao Zhen, who was prosecuted under a law banning "slander of heroes", has been seen as an assault on artistic freedom.China hits out at 'illegal' new US sanctions on Iran and trading partnersThe US has threatened to isolate nations that continue to do business with Tehran, which sells much of its oil to Beijing.British man charged in Singapore two years after alleged theft at airportThe 26-year-old faces up to seven years in jail for allegedly stealing a denim jacket from an airport shop in 2024.NZ religious sect leader jailed over death of Chinese followerThe body of 70-year-old Shulai Wang was found near a marina in Auckland in 2024.New Zealand to introduce bill for under-16s social media banThe government faces opposition to its proposals from MPs who believe a ban will not work.FeaturesWhy Tesla has been caught up in a massive car recall in ChinaThe country's biggest ever car recall affects more than four million vehicles made by Tesla, XPeng, Xiaomi and other firms.Beyond China's humanoid robots, a quieter machine revolution is unfoldingThere are more than two million robots working in China's factories - and they are scaling up fast. Caste divide makes summer more scorching in dry Indian regionRising heat and water scarcity are deepening old caste inequalities in Bundelkhand region, activists say. New Tata boss to face formidable challengesCorporate India's most coveted top job is open. But finding a new leader for Tata Sons is no easy task. Rumours swirled after a Vietnamese teen was run over - then came a stunning admissionConfirmation of the circumstances around Do Ngoc Phuong Thuy's death have only spurred more questions.Latest updates6 mins agoPeople pulled from mud in Nepal after deadly flash floodsAt least 160 people have been killed along the Nepal-Tibet border as rescuers struggle to reach the disaster zone.6 mins ago11 mins agoGirl, 13, among 33 UK nationals missing after Nepal flash floodsPolice in Nepal say 826 people are missing, with over 529 tourists among them11 mins ago20 mins agoJapanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97The artist died earlier in August after a life "devoted entirely to artistic creation", her company said.20 mins ago2 hrs agoHundreds missing and scores dead as flash flood hits Nepal-Tibet borderThe flood in Rasuwa - an area north of Kathmandu bordering Tibet - is feared to have swept away villages.2 hrs ago2 hrs agoWhat we know about deadly Nepal-Tibet floodsHundreds are feared to have died in flooding and landslides on the border of Nepal and Tibet. 2 hrs ago7 hrs agoThe question dominating Indian politics: Is it worse when women swear?Rahul Gandhi's comments renew the debate over gender disparity in reactions to insults hurled at PM Narendra Modi.7 hrs ago9 hrs agoBBC visits hospital in Kathmandu as families wait for newsMore than 150 people have been killed after a massive flash flood on the Nepal-Tibet border, as hundreds still missing.9 hrs ago15 hrs agoWatch: 'We grabbed newborn and rushed out of Islamabad hospital'The moment she saw smoke, Hivsa Walid fled the building with her sister-in-law's baby.15 hrs ago15 hrs agoDoor was locked at Pakistan hospital where fire killed 14 babies, witnesses sayThe hospital tells the BBC the ward door was not locked but manned with security guards, to protect the babies.15 hrs ago...
