Ending Ismail, a local who filmed the flood, told the BBC that a glamping facility had been destroyed by the torrent and an Islamic school almost collapsed.

Over 150 families have been impacted, he stated, but there have been no injuries or deaths.

Why is China banning drone sales in Beijing?

The BBC’s Laura Bicker looks into why China has tightened regulations on drones, with authorities citing public safety concerns.

Flying cars and 5-minute charges: China’s EV industry sees opportunity in Iran crisis

As the US-Iran has sent the international community scrambling for fuel, China is positioned to benefit from its rapid shift into electric vehicles.

How the US-Iran war is costing China

The BBC’s Laura Bicker explains the economic costs and possible political wins for China brought on by the war.

Drone footage shows huge Malaysian coastal village fire

Thousands of the public have been displaced after a fire destroyed around 1,000 homes in Malaysia’s Sabah state.

Watch: Runners v robots at China half marathon

Robots competed in a half marathon race in Beijing on Sunday, with the winning machine leaving its human rivals for dust.

Moment wolf on the run in South Korea is found

The escape of Neukgu, a two-year-old wolf, from a zoo in the city of Daejon captured national attention.

Bongbong Marcos fights ill-health rumours with star jumps

The Philippine President challenged anyone questioning his fitness to join him in the gym.

Celebrities and fans pay tributes to Asha Bhosle

‘My heart is about to explode’: BTS fans react as international community tour begins This also touches on aspects of foreign policy.

K-pop stars BTS kicked off their marathon earth tour in South Korea, with a heavy nod to their novel album Arirang.

Everything you need to know about BTS’s comeback tour

The megastars kick off their grandest tour, the largest in K-pop history, in Seoul on Thursday after a nearly four-year hiatus.

Watch: Who is the coup leader who will be Myanmar’s next president?

Min Aung Hlaing presided over his last military parade in Myanmar before he takes up the role of president.

Long queues in Myanmar as Iran war fuel crisis deepens

Drivers are queuing for hours at petrol stations in Myanmar as the Iran war continues to send shockwaves across the globe.

How the Iran war is causing fuel chaos in the Philippines

BBC News Asia Business Correspondent Suranajana Tewari spoke to individuals taking to the streets of Manila. Furthermore, experts in international relations note the continued relevance.

‘BTS is everything for us’: K-pop fans gather in Seoul for comeback show

Some 260,000 fans are expected to watch BTS perform together on Saturday for the first time since 2022.

Watch: Thick smoke billows from South Korea car parts plant in deadly fire

Eleven humans were killed and dozens injured when a huge blaze engulfed a car parts factory in the central city of Daejeon.

Video shows moment point-blank gunshot misses Indian politician

Senior Kashmir leader Farooq Abdullah escaped unhurt after the incident and the suspect is in custody.

Viral monkey Punch rejected by mother given stuffed orangutan

A young Japanese macaque at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan went viral, after videos showed him playing with a soft toy that zookeepers gave him for comfort.

Watch: Thai police go undercover as lion dancers to catch thief

Wanted for multiple counts of theft, the suspect was caught outside a temple on the outskirts of Bangkok.

Martial law, protests and a president tried for insurrection: How did South Korea get here?

A court is due to deliver its verdict in the insurrection trial of Yoon Suk Yeol.

Why India’s AI summit is key to its future in tech

The BBC’s Arunoday Mukharji explains why India needs to capitalise on the momentum.