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Typhoon Narra wreaks havoc in China, Vietnam

BEIJING/HANOI: Floods and landslides triggered by Typhoon Narra battered northern ​Vietnam and China's southern ​region of Guangxi, as accompanying heavy rains damaged infrastructure and crops. Rising...

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Hours before start, Trump holds drills with S Korea

US Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters are seen at Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek. — AFP

Thousands evacuate after Indonesia deadly quake kills 53

Women with children sit in a shelter at a makeshift evacuation centre at a stadium in Maumere, Indonesia. — Reuters

Israel vows to go after Hezbollah despite US-brokered deal

First aid responders and residents rush to the site of an Israeli airstrike in the southern Lebanese village of Deir Al Zahrani. — AFP

Bangladesh says PM will not visit India until Hasina extradited

Tarique Rahman - Bangladesh PM

Rescuers search for survivors as Indonesian quake death toll rises

Rescuers inspect a heavily damaged building after an earthquake in Sikka, Maumere, Indonesia. — Reuters

Street rallies held as Afghan govt marks five years ruling

Afghans ride on a Taliban vehicle during the fifth anniversary celebrations of the Taliban's return to power, in Herat. — AFP

S Korea president proposes talks with North to formally end Korean War

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (centre L) and his wife Kim Hea Kyung wave the national flags during a ceremony to celebrate the 81st anniversary of the Korean Liberation Day in Seoul. — AFP

Indonesia quake death toll rises to 38

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North Korea fires missile ahead of major US-S Korea drills

News coverage shows footage of a North Korean missile launch on a screen at Seoul Station in Seoul. - AFP

Putin visits disputed island near Japan

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets residents as he visits the Southern Kuril Island of Iturup. - Reuters

Air India expands drug testing to all pilots after captain tests positive for marijuana

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Pakistan minister in Iran to discuss regional security

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Indonesia races to contain fires as haze spreads across region

A drone view shows boats docked at the Musi river as smog covers it due to recent wildfires in Palembang, South Sumatra province, Indonesia. — Reuters

Typhoon Dolphin floods central China

A drone view shows roads and village houses partially submerged in floodwaters, following heavy rainfall brought by Typhoon Dolphin, in Yantou town, Yongjia county, Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, China August 10, 2026. China Daily via REUTERS

Airbus joins probe into Air India flight plunge

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