Disasters and accidents

At least 65 people are killed in flash floods and landslides in Jammu and Kashmir, India. (MSN)

• https://www.msn.com/en-ca/weather/topstories/flash-floods-and-landslide-kill-dozens-in-indian-controlled-kashmir/ar-AA1LjcpD?ocid=winp1taskbar&cvid=09d62ab106224ac8cf04b3fbcc96fd71&ei=7

Health and environment

The Japan Meteorological Agency reports that Tokyo recorded 10 consecutive days of temperatures at or above 35 °C (95 °F), the longest streak since observations began in 1875. (AFP via The Star)

• https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2025/08/27/tokyo-logs-record-10-days-of-35-deg-c-or-more-weather-agency

International relations

Thailand announces that around 80,000 long-term Myanmar refugees living in border camps will be granted legal employment rights. (Reuters)

• https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/thailand-grants-some-myanmar-refugees-right-legal-work-2025-08-27/