By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Sept. 14, 2026) — Eight days after two tourist divers disappeared during a dive at Peleliu Wall, the chances of survival have significantly diminished, while questions remain about what caused the experienced divers to descend after beginning their ascent. The two divers, identified as 62-year-old Tan Soon Liang, also known […]
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At least five people killed, 87 missing as ferry catches fire in Philippines
In short: (ABC-Australia) At least five people are dead and scores missing after a ferry fire in the Philippine province of Palawan. The coastguard says 42 people have been rescued and that the ship’s manifest showed 134 passengers and crew were aboard. What’s next? The cause of the fire is still under investigation. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-10/philippines-ferry-fire-death-toll-search-for-survivors/107137370 Share […]
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Australia sends specialist drone operators to Nepal as death toll reaches 1,200
By Fergus Gregg In short: (ABC-Australia) Australia will deploy a team of drone specialists to support Nepal’s search-and-rescue efforts following devastating flash flooding. The latest figures put the death toll around 1,200, with the number of missing rising to 4,200. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Australians must “hold on to hope” as Nepali authorities search […]