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South Korea battles some of its worst-ever wildfires

South Korean fire crews battled what the acting president said Wednesday were some of the worst wildfires ever in the country. At least 18 people have died, according to authorities, as strong winds and dry conditions...

A wildfire sweeps through a mountain in Andong City, South Korea, on March 26, 2025. (Chang W. Lee/The New York Times)

Pope arrives in Indonesia to start tour

Pope Francis (C, in wheelchair) is welcomed during his arrival at Soekarno Hatta International Airport in Jakarta. — AFP

India's 'Mollywood' cinema rocked by MeToo abuse claims

Indian National Congress (INC) party workers wear masks of celebrities from the country's Kerala-based Mollywood film industry

Japan's summer was joint hottest on record

Pedestrians shelter from the sun as the summer heat returns across the country, in the Ginza area of Tokyo. — AFP file photo

Indonesia prepares to welcome Pope Francis

People drive their vehicles past giant billboards displaying a welcome message for Pope Francis at the business district in Jakarta. — AFP

Ramaphosa asks China for better trade ahead visit

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives at the Beijing Capital International Airport, Beijing. — Reuters

Worked to the bone, India’s doctors fear for their safety

Junior doctors attend patients and distribute free medicines at Abhaya Clinic, a temporary medical camp, along a street in Kolkata

Afghan, UN say committed to engagement after morality law

Afghan men ride motorcycles along a road in Kandahar. — AFP file photo

Powerful Typhoon Shanshan pummels Japan

An object blown by strong winds caused by Typhoon Shanshan is stranded on a power line in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, August 29, 2024, in this photo taken by Kyodo. Mandatory credit Kyodo/via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. JAPAN OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN JAPAN.

Biden 'looking forward' to talks with Xi soon: Sullivan

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan with China's President Xi Jinping during their meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. - AFP

Indonesia, Australia sign 'historic' defence pact

Indonesia's Defence Minister and president-elect Prabowo Subianto (R) and Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles shake hands after signing the Australia-Indonesia Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) at the Military Academy in Magelang, Central Java, on August 29, 2024. The pact, which includes provisions for joint drills and deployments to each country, was signed during Marles' visit to Indonesia this week. (Photo by DEVI RAHMAN / AFP)

Arms smuggler can't be extradited to India : Danish court

Niels Holck smiles outside Easter High Court in Copenhagen. - AFP File

China, US discuss new round of talks between Biden and Xi

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan (3rd L) before talks at Yanqi Lake in Beijing. - AFP

Japan issues emergency warning as powerful typhoon nears

Pedestrians holding umbrellas struggle against strong wind and heavy rains caused by Typhoon Shanshan in Kagoshima, southwestern Japan August 28, 2024, in this photo taken by Kyodo. Mandatory credit Kyodo/via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. JAPAN OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN JAPAN Mandatory credit Kyodo/via REUTERS

Sky-high rents have Mumbai residents living on the edge

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Top Chinese, US officials hope for productive talks

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi (R) shakes hands with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan at Yanqi Lake in Beijing. — AFP
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