Flash floods and mudslides triggered by torrential rain in Indonesia's Papua province have killed at least 50 people and injured 59 others.
According to reports, the water has submerged nine villages in Jayapura and more than 150 houses in the town of Sentani.
Search operations are still underway, with authorities warning that the death toll could rise further.
At least two bridges and a Twin Otter plane parked at the region's main airport were damaged by the floods.
Rishi Sunak calls UK election on July 4
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called a national election, naming July 4 as the date for the vote.
India's poll panel orders BJP, Congress to show restraint in campaign
India's election watchdog has ordered the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and opposition Congress to exercise restraint in their campaigns, after both had reported the other for making divisive speeches.
Spain, Norway, Ireland to recognise Palestine state
Spain, Norway and Ireland will recognise Palestine as a state, taking effect on May 28, the Prime Ministers of all three countries confirmed on Wednesday.
New routes planned for Gaza aid from floating pier
The United Nations has planned new routes within the Gaza Strip to transport aid from a US-built floating pier after crowds of desperate Palstinians intercepted 11 trucks, causing a halt to deliveries that continued for a third day on Tuesday.
Passengers reach Singapore after turbulence flight
More than 140 passengers and crew from a Singapore Airlines flight hit by heavy turbulence that left dozens injured and one dead finally reached Singapore on a relief flight Wednesday morning after an emergency landing in Bangkok.
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Dubai Duty Free executive vice chairman and CEO, Colm McLoughlin, announced that he will be stepping down from his role after 55 years in the travel retail industry and 41 years of leadership at Dubai Duty Free. Colm joined the Business Breakfast to reflect on his epic career.
78% of AI users are now bringing their own AI tools to work, but what does this mean for employers? Zubin Chagpar, Senior Director and Business Group Leader, Modern Work and Surface Devices, Microsoft CEMA tells us more.
ADNOC Drilling's CFO, Youssef Salem, Chief Financial Officer, gives us insight into their 26% rise in Q1 net profit.
It sounds like an episode of The Jetsons, but the sight of flying taxis whizzing around our cities could be much closer than you think.
The UAE has said that tougher penalties will come into force from 1st August for not keeping proper corporate tax records.
