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41 dead, 9 missing from torrential rain in South Korea
As search and rescue operations continue in heavily affected areas, the number of casualties from the nationwide torrential rains is likely to increase.
Singapore’s Speaker of Parliament and MP resign over affair
PM Lee Hsien Loong said their resignations were necessary to maintain the standards of propriety and personal conduct that the PAP has upheld all these years.
Coalition decides to propose Pita as its PM candidate in second round
The 42-year-old added that if he did not see a "significant" improvement in support, he would be prepared to back Pheu Thai's nominee.
Thai foreign minister’s meeting with Suu Kyi goes against Asean principles: Thai Sang Thai
Thai Sang Thai Party spokesperson Tidarat Yingcharoen said this meeting may hurt the efforts of the Asean chair in negotiating a meeting with Suu Kyi.
China’s new regulations on ‘self media’ further stifling creativity
Violations can result in posts being deleted, temporary suspension of account, or even a total ban from the platform.
China’s economy grows 5.5% in first half of 2023
In the second quarter, the economy rose by 6.3 per cent compared with a year earlier, up from 4.5 per cent in the first quarter of the year.
Pita fails to win election for PM, second round set for July 19
Of the 250 junta-appointed senators, 13 voted for Pita, 39 voted against him, 159 abstained, while one senator had resigned just a day before the voting.
Japan’s economy minister seeks understanding from fisheries federation about treated water
However, Fukushima Prefectural Federation of Fisheries Cooperative Associations chair Tetsu Nozaki, said his organisation will not change its opposition to the release.
IMF board approves critical $3 billion loan for Pakistan
A press release stated that the new programme would provide a policy anchor to Pakistan for addressing “domestic and external imbalances”.