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  "id": 3533421,
  "title": "[UPDATED] 17 Malaysians among 291 foreign nationals reported missing after Nepal floods",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/updated-17-malaysians-among-291-foreign-nationals-reported-missing",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T14:57:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/08/1519451/updated-17-malaysians-among-291-foreign-nationals-reported-missing"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Nepal, floods swept through the Rasuwa district, leaving 291 foreign nationals and 93 Nepalese unaccounted for. Among the missing were 17 Malaysians, who were reportedly travelling with Fishtail Tours and Travels. The Malaysian Foreign Ministry confirmed that 11 Malaysians had lost contact following the disaster and stated that the Malaysian Embassy in Kathmandu was working closely with local authorities. Nepal's Tourism Board issued a statement, detailing the missing foreigners, which included 142 Indians, comprising 37 Indian citizens, as well as citizens from Britain, South Africa, and the United States. The Bhote Koshi River overflowed, causing extensive damage to villages, roads, buildings, and hydropower projects in the Rasuwagadhi-Timure area. Videos circulated on social media showed the river's torrents crashing through mountain valleys. The search and rescue efforts are ongoing, with the Nepalese government deploying teams to locate the affected individuals and assess their safety.",
  "summary": "HYDERABAD: Nepal's Tourism Board said 17 Malaysians were among 291 foreign nationals reported missing after floods hit Rasuwa district.",
  "key_points": [],
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/at-least-22-killed-hundreds-missing-after-avalanche-triggers-deadly",
        "published": "2026-08-26T13:42:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "(3rd LD) 9 S. Koreans missing in Nepal floods; 10 others confirmed safe",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/3rd-ld-9-s-koreans-missing-in-nepal-floods-10-others-confirmed-safe",
        "published": "2026-08-26T14:30:13.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Mongabay",
        "title": "At least 75 killed and hundreds missing after flash floods in Nepal and China",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/at-least-75-killed-and-hundreds-missing-after-flash-floods-in-nepal-3536570",
        "published": "2026-08-26T15:18:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "17 Malaysians among 291 foreign nationals missing in Nepal floods",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/17-malaysians-among-291-foreign-nationals-missing-in-nepal-floods",
        "published": "2026-08-26T15:23:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Le Monde English",
        "title": "Video. Nepal villages swept away by devastating floods",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/video-nepal-villages-swept-away-by-devastating-floods",
        "published": "2026-08-26T15:53:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Three Puducherry residents caught in Nepal floods",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/three-puducherry-residents-caught-in-nepal-floods",
        "published": "2026-08-26T15:56:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Nepal flash floods: What triggered the disaster, and why the country is so vulnerable",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/nepal-flash-floods-what-triggered-the-disaster-and-why-the-country-is",
        "published": "2026-08-26T15:57:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "Israeli missing as deadly floods devastate Nepal, Tibet",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/israeli-missing-as-deadly-floods-devastate-nepal-tibet",
        "published": "2026-08-26T16:07:51.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}