Asia - Pacific
Japan reviewing decision to suspend UNRWA funding: Foreign minister
Tokyo has halted funding for UNRWA 'tentatively,' says Yoko Kamikawa, adding Japan provides aid materials to Gaza through other international organizations
Wildfire continues to spread in China's southern Sichuan province
Fire started on Friday in rural area of Yajiang County in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture still not under control, reports media
Pakistan launches sparrow count as bird's population dwindles
Over past 3 decades, Karachi saw up to 70% decline in population of sparrows, who also serve as indicators of air quality
4 killed in southern China forest fires
Both incidents occurred in southern China's Yunnan province
At least 38 injured in blast at factory in northern India
Injuries from dust collector explosion at spare parts manufacturing facility in northern Haryana state, police say
Hong Kong court sentences 12 to prison for breaching Legislative Council's chamber during 2019 protests
Demonstrators, including student leader Althea Suen, actor Gregory Wong, found guilty of attacking government institutions, damaging public property