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.
US, Iran conclude high-level talks in Switzerland, mediators say
The first round of talks between high-ranking US and Iranian officials in Switzerland have ended on Monday, mediators said.
Three killed, five injured in school shooting in central Philippines
Three people have been killed and five injured in a school shooting in the central Philippines, police said on Monday.
Vance hails 'historic' first meeting in US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland
United States Vice President JD Vance hailed a "historic" first meeting that saw "progress" as US-Iran peace talks began at a Swiss mountaintop resort on Sunday.
54 injured, 18 missing after explosion at Qatar LNG site, authorities say
Fifty-four people have been injured, and another 18 were missing after an explosion at Qatar's core LNG processing site of Ras Laffan on Sunday, authorities said.
Israeli fire kills nine people in Gaza
Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least nine people, including a journalist from Al Jazeera, in the Gaza Strip on Saturday, health officials said.
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