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Japan braces for double storms, torrential rains

TOKYO/ZHUBEI:  Japan grappled with transport disruptions on Friday while bracing for more torrential rain and risks from two approaching tropical storms that spurred authorities to issue high-level landslide warnings...

The Kamo River, swollen by heavy rain, flows rapidly in Kyoto, Japan June 26, 2026

Indonesia resumes search for dozens missing

Rescuers search for landslide victims in Pasirlangu village, Bandung, West Java on January 25, 2026, after the disaster killed 16 people and left around 80 missing. (Photo by Timur Matahari / AFP)

Snow, heavy rain kill 61 in Afghanistan

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Indonesia landslide: More than 80 missing

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Australian 12-year-old bitten by a shark dies

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South Korean law to regulate AI takes effect

AI images created by Carat, a South Korean generative AI service, and its webpage. - AFP

Japan restarts world's biggest nuclear plant

An aerial view of Tokyo Electric Power Company Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant in Kashiwazaki City, Niigata Prefecture. — AFP

Gunman jailed for life in killing of Japan ex-PM Abe

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HK ferry disaster ruled 'unlawful killing' after 13 years

The ferry disaster occurred on October 1, 2012, when Hongkong Electric's vessel Lamma IV collided with Kowloon Ferry's Sea Smooth catamaran off Lamma Island. (File Photo)

Pakistan's 'combat tested' jets boost weapons sales

A JF-17 Thunder fighter participates in a flying display during the 51st Paris Air Show at Le Bourget airport

Japan PM seeks snap poll to seek stronger mandate

Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi leaves after a press conference, in Tokyo. — Reuters

Vietnam party begins congress to pick leaders

Delegates attend a preparatory session for the 14th National Party Congress in Hanoi, Vietnam. — Reuters

South Korea, Italy agree to deepen cooperation

South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung (R) shakes hands with Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni (L) during their meeting in Seoul. — AFP

China's birth rate falls to lowest on record

China’s population shrinks again

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Massive fire in Karachi destroys shopping centre

Smoke rises as firefighters spray water to extinguish a massive fire that broke out in the Gul Plaza Shopping Centre building, in Karachi, Pakistan, January 18, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer
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