5.8-magnitude earthquake strikes off Aomori Prefecture in northern Japan at 11:48 a.m. local time Saturday; depth 80 km, JMA says, no tsunami advisory issued.

Rescue teams recover eight bodies of ten climbers missing after avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak, Geo TV reports citing base camp sources.

Rescue teams have recovered the bodies of eight of ten climbers who stopped making contact after an avalanche on Broad Peak mountain in Pakistan, Geo TV reports, citing sources in base camp.

Over 6,700 evacuated in Myanmar's Ayeyarwady region after Ngawun River embankment breach in Laymyethna township; no injuries reported, relief supplies being distributed.

Over 6,700 evacuated in Myanmar's Ayeyarwady region after Ngawun River embankment breach in Laymyethna township; no injuries reported, relief supplies being distributed.

Assam floods death toll rises to 82 as more than 1.1 million people remain affected across India's northeastern state; authorities say conditions steadily improving.

Death toll from floods in India's Assam state rises to 82, with more than 1.1 million people affected as authorities say conditions are steadily improving.

Asia extreme weather: South Korea logs record 41.4C in Yangsan as Japan issues heatstroke alerts for 30 prefectures; Super Typhoon Dolphin and heavy monsoon rains threaten Vietnam and China.

South Korea logged a record 41.4C in Yangsan while Japan issued heatstroke alerts for 30 prefectures, as Super Typhoon Dolphin and heavy monsoon rains threatened Vietnam and China.