WorldNews live: Australians missing in Nepal floods rise to 43 as Wong announces extra $3m aid

Foreign affairs minister Penny Wong says 43 Australians are now missing in Nepal’s floods. Australia will provide an additional $3m, taking its aid package to $8m. The Australian defence force will coordinate $2m in emergency supplies, with the RAAF due to fly the first shipment from Queensland in coming days. The government will also give $1m to the Emergency Action Alliance appeal. Fourteen Australian personnel are in Kathmandu, with two more to arrive this week.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-08-30 20:54Original