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North, South Korea brace for strong typhoon, flights halted 26 Aug 2020 - 09:13 pm
High waves batter the coastline in Seogwipo on the southern island of Jeju on August 25, 2020, as Typhoon Bavi approaches South Korea. Local reports said Typhoon Bavi was predicted to pass along the western coast of South Korea and make landfall in North
Army helicopters to pluck people from flooded Karachi city 26 Aug 2020 - 07:32 pm
Motorists and pedestrians wade through a flooded street after heavy monsoon rains in the Pakistan's port city of Karachi on August 21, 2020. / AFP / Asif HASSAN
Flash floods kill more than 70 in Afghanistan 26 Aug 2020 - 05:05 pm
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Maldives ex-president tests positive for coronavirus 26 Aug 2020 - 12:04 am
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3 days of rains in Pakistan kill 90, disrupt life in Karachi 25 Aug 2020 - 08:20 pm
People wade through a flooded street with submerged vehicles during the monsoon rain, as the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, in Karachi, Pakistan August 25, 2020. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro
India's new COVID cases top global tally for 18th straight day 25 Aug 2020 - 07:39 pm
FILE PHOTO: A healthcare worker wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) takes a swab from a migrant worker, who returned to Delhi from his native state, for a rapid antigen test at a bus terminal, amidst the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in
Rescuers find 60 survivors after building collapse in India 25 Aug 2020 - 05:02 pm
Rescue workers search for survivors in the rubble of a collapsed five-storey apartment building in Mahad on August 25, 2020. / AFP / Punit PARANJPE
Singapore reports fewest daily COVID-19 cases in five months 25 Aug 2020 - 02:49 pm
A largely empty shopping center is seen during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Singapore August 17, 2020. REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo
Tokyo governor Koike says coronavirus situation improving, 2021 Games on track 25 Aug 2020 - 02:22 pm
The National Stadium, the main stadium of Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics, is seen from an observation desk in Tokyo, Japan July 20, 2020. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo
South Korea closes most schools in Seoul area to battle resurgent coronavirus 25 Aug 2020 - 10:22 am
South Korea ordered all schools and kindergartens in the greater Seoul region -- home to half the country's 52 million population -- to switch to online classes from August 26 to September 11 as they battle multiple COVID-19 coronavirus clusters.(AFP / YO
World's first floating Apple store to open in Singapore 24 Aug 2020 - 08:53 pm
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Hong Kong researchers report first documented coronavirus re-infection 24 Aug 2020 - 08:20 pm
FILE PHOTO: A man wearing a protective face mask takes a photo of the sunset at Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront as skyline buildings stand across Victoria Harbor following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Hong Kong, China July 28, 2020. REUTERS/Tyr
At least 90 feared trapped in building collapse south of Mumbai 24 Aug 2020 - 07:53 pm
A general view shows debris of a collapsed building in Raigad in the western state of Maharashtra, India August 24, 2020 in this still image taken from video. ANI via REUTERS
New Zealand extends Auckland lockdown, Australian COVID-19 cases fall to 7-week low 24 Aug 2020 - 06:38 pm
A delivery courier drives down an empty street as the state of New South Wales continues to report low numbers for new daily cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Sydney, Australia, August 21, 2020. REUTERS/Loren Elliott
Philippines in talks with 16 vaccine makers to secure supplies 24 Aug 2020 - 03:37 pm
A janitor wearing a hazmat suit to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), rides an escalator in an almost empty shopping mall in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines, June 3, 2020. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez/File Photo
Bali postpones plan to allow back foreign tourists next month 24 Aug 2020 - 02:47 pm
Travellers are seen at the Eka Karya Bali Botanical Garden amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Tabanan, Bali Province, Indonesia August 23, 2020. Antara Foto/Fikri Yusuf/via REUTERS
Around 3,000 Overseas Filipinos in Qatar repatriated since May 2020: Embassy 23 Aug 2020 - 09:01 pm
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Indonesia's Sinabung volcano spews new burst of hot ash 23 Aug 2020 - 05:21 pm
Mount Sinabung volcano spews volcanic material as seen from Tiga Pancur village in Karo, North Sumatra province, Indonesia, August 23, 2020, in this photo taken by Antara Foto. Antara Foto/Edy Regar/via REUTERS

Europe

King Charles Britain's King Charles III poses with Britain's incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham on July 20, 2026 (Photo by Aaron Chown / Pool / AFP) Andy Burnham becomes UK prime minister after meeting king
Larry the Cat walks in front of 10 Downing Street in central London on July 20, 2026, before Britain's outgoing prime minister Keir Starmer makes a statement. (Photo by Henry Nicholls / AFP) 'Politicians come and go': Larry the cat welcomes 7th prime minister
File picture used for representation EU fines AliExpress 550 mn euros over sale of illegal products
Spain's supporters turn on their phone flashlight as they watch the 2026 World Cup final match between Spain and Argentina displayed on giant screens underneath the Christopher Columbus statue on Colon square's in Madrid, on July 19, 2026. (Photo by Paul Hanna / AFP) Spain's world champions head home to million-strong Madrid welcome

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File photo strictly for representational purposes only. Bodies recovered in Guyana ferry sinking rise to 10
Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi reacts after losing the 2026 World Cup football tournament final match between Spain and Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19, 2026. (Photo by Patricia De Melo Moreira / AFP) 'The last of Messi': Argentines mourn loss and end of an era
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