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A picture shows a general view of a colonial building located at the corner of Pansodan road and Maha Bandula road in Yangon, Myanmar, November 25, 2019. Photo: REUTERS/Ann Wang

Asia

Myanmar to hold first phase of general election on December 28: state television

The dates for the subsequent phases of the elections, which authorities plan to hold over December and January for security reasons, will be announced later, Myanmar's Union Election...

Most were killed in flash floods and collapsing houses. Photo: BSS/AFP

World+Biz

'Doomsday' monsoon rains lash Pakistan, killing almost 200 people

A general view of an area affected by the deadly flood caused by sudden, heavy rain in Chasoti town of Kishtwar district, Indian Kashmir, August 15, 2025. Photo: Reuters

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Floods and landslides in Indian Kashmir kill 60, over 200 missing

Photo: HT

World+Biz

At least 38 dead, 100 injured as cloudburst hits village in J&K's Kishtwar

A man walks past a stock quotation board at a brokerage in Tokyo, Japan February 26, 2021. Photo :Reuters

World+Biz

Asian shares mixed as hopes for US rate cuts wane; Bitcoin hits record

Indian High Commission in Islamabad, Pakistan. Photo: Collected

World+Biz

Pakistan accused of blocking gas, water supplies to Indian diplomats in Islamabad

A supporter of former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak holds a hand fan with a picture of Najib printed on it, outside the Malaysian Federal court, where his case is being heard at Putrajaya, Malaysia, August 13, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain

Asia

Malaysia's top court allows jailed ex-PM Najib to pursue legal bid for house arrest

South Korea's former first lady Kim Keon Hee, wife of impeached former president Yoon Suk Yeol, arrives at a court to attend a hearing to review her arrest warrant requested by special prosecutors at the Seoul Central District Court, in Seoul, South Korea August 12, 2025. Photo: JUNG YEON-JE/Pool via REUTERS

Asia

South Korea's former first lady imprisoned after court issues warrant

Fishing boats are docked inside a port, as Typhoon Podul approaches, in Yilan, Taiwan, August 12, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Ann Wang

Asia

Southern Taiwan shuts down ahead of arrival of Typhoon Podul

China Coast Guard vessels are pictured at the disputed Scarborough Shoal, April 5, 2017. Photo: REUTERS/Erik De Castro/File Photo

Asia

Philippines voices concern over 'dangerous' Chinese actions after Scarborough Shoal collision

South Korea's former first lady Kim Keon Hee, wife of impeached former president Yoon Suk Yeol, arrives at a court to attend a hearing to review her arrest warrant requested by special prosecutors at the Seoul Central District Court, in Seoul, South Korea August 12, 2025. Photo: JUNG YEON-JE/Pool via REUTERS

Asia

South Korea court to rule on bid to arrest former first lady

Typhoon Podul, 12 August 2025. Screenshot: Windy

Environment

Taiwan to evacuate hundreds as Typhoon Podul barrels towards southeast coast

Mountaineers practice walking on a ladder during a training session at Everest base camp, Nepal April 15, 2025. Photo: Reuters

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Nepal waives climbing fees for some peaks to lure mountaineers