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  "id": 5240107,
  "title": "Symbolic funerals held in Nepal for missing victims",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/symbolic-funerals-held-in-nepal-for-missing-victims-5240107",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T04:07:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260903/symbolic-funerals-held-in-nepal-for-missing-victims"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KATHMANDU, Nepal — Families of locals still missing after devastating floods held symbolic funeral ceremonies for their loved ones, as authorities confirmed the safe return of some previously reported missing tourists, officials reported on Wednesday. In total, 324 foreign nationals have been rescued, while 590 individuals from 39 countries remain unaccounted for following the catastrophic floods that struck Nepal on August 26. The disaster management agency has reported that at least 1,204 people have lost their lives, with over 4,200 still missing.\n\nAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese highlighted some positive developments in the disaster response, stating that the number of Australians missing had decreased from 43 to 38 after confirming the safety of five Australians overnight. Speaking to reporters in Palau, where he is attending a regional summit, Albanese expressed hope for further positive news and emphasized the ongoing efforts to work alongside authorities in the search and rescue operations.",
  "summary": "KATHMANDU, Nepal — Tourists previously reported missing in Nepal have made contact with authorities, officials said Wednesday, as families of locals still unaccounted for after last week's catastrophic floods held symbolic funerals for their loved ones. Nepal’s Foreign Ministry said 324 foreign nationals have been rescued, while another 590 from 39 countries remain missing following the Aug. 26…",
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      {
        "outlet": "CBC News",
        "title": "Canadian missing after Nepal flooding found safe, Anand says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/canadian-missing-after-nepal-flooding-found-safe-anand-says",
        "published": "2026-09-02T23:56:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Nepal disaster: PM Balendra Shah blames global warming; flood death toll climbs to 1,243",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/nepal-disaster-pm-balendra-shah-blames-global-warming-flood-death",
        "published": "2026-09-03T00:38:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Nepal flood death toll hits 1,220 as nearly 4,800 remain missing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/nepal-flood-death-toll-hits-1-220-as-nearly-4-800-remain-missing",
        "published": "2026-09-03T00:45:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "S. Korea steps up search for 9 missing nationals, expands humanitarian aid to Nepal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/s-korea-steps-up-search-for-9-missing-nationals-expands-humanitarian",
        "published": "2026-09-03T02:41:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Korea steps up search for 9 missing nationals, expands humanitarian aid to Nepal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/korea-steps-up-search-for-9-missing-nationals-expands-humanitarian",
        "published": "2026-09-03T03:17:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Families descend on Nepal in search of missing tourists",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/families-descend-on-nepal-in-search-of-missing-tourists",
        "published": "2026-09-03T06:11:00.000Z"
      }
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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."
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