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Indonesia closes schools as firefighters battle wildfires

Fire that broke out Aug. 3 has burned around 742 hectares of land at Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park in East Java11 August 2026

EXPLAINER - Cook Islands election emerges as test of China-West rivalry in Pacific

Wednesday’s vote will decide 24 parliamentary seats, but the contest is unfolding against a larger struggle involving China, New Zealand and the US11 August 2026

Seoul to upgrade K2 tanks, anti-ship missiles to counter evolving threats

Modernization programs include active protection systems for tanks and extended-range Haeseong-II missiles11 August 2026

South Korea arrests 2 former Chinese military officers over alleged espionage

Suspects accused of intercepting fighter jet communications and obtaining classified material linked to South Korea-US military exercises11 August 2026

Thai premier suspends new firearm carry permits after school shooting

Move comes after deadly school shooting last week left 9 people dead11 August 2026

Philippines’ Marcos proposes $117B budget for 2027 to drive sustainable growth

President says spending plan will prioritize infrastructure, human capital, food and energy security while maintaining fiscal discipline11 August 2026

Bahrain congratulates Pakistan on defense pact with Türkiye, Saudi Arabia

Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Bahraini counterpart Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani hold phone call11 August 2026

Australia, Vietnam agree to deepen strategic, defense, economic ties

Leaders voice concern over South China Sea, pledge stronger security, trade, clean energy, technology cooperation11 August 2026

Philippines flood, landslide death toll rises to 19

More than 2.2M people affected by severe weather triggered by monsoon, tropical cyclones11 August 2026

Australia to vaccinate vulnerable native birds against H5N1 bird flu

More than 230 cases confirmed nationwide as country records first mass wildlife mortality event11 August 2026

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Indonesia closes schools as firefighters battle wildfires

Fire that broke out Aug. 3 has burned around 742 hectares of land at Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park in East Java11 August 2026

EXPLAINER - Cook Islands election emerges as test of China-West rivalry in Pacific

Wednesday’s vote will decide 24 parliamentary seats, but the contest is unfolding against a larger struggle involving China, New Zealand and the US11 August 2026

Seoul to upgrade K2 tanks, anti-ship missiles to counter evolving threats

Modernization programs include active protection systems for tanks and extended-range Haeseong-II missiles11 August 2026

South Korea arrests 2 former Chinese military officers over alleged espionage

Suspects accused of intercepting fighter jet communications and obtaining classified material linked to South Korea-US military exercises11 August 2026

Thai premier suspends new firearm carry permits after school shooting

Move comes after deadly school shooting last week left 9 people dead11 August 2026

Philippines’ Marcos proposes $117B budget for 2027 to drive sustainable growth

President says spending plan will prioritize infrastructure, human capital, food and energy security while maintaining fiscal discipline11 August 2026

Bahrain congratulates Pakistan on defense pact with Türkiye, Saudi Arabia

Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Bahraini counterpart Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani hold phone call11 August 2026

Australia, Vietnam agree to deepen strategic, defense, economic ties

Leaders voice concern over South China Sea, pledge stronger security, trade, clean energy, technology cooperation11 August 2026

Philippines flood, landslide death toll rises to 19

More than 2.2M people affected by severe weather triggered by monsoon, tropical cyclones11 August 2026

Australia to vaccinate vulnerable native birds against H5N1 bird flu

More than 230 cases confirmed nationwide as country records first mass wildlife mortality event11 August 2026

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Asia - Pacific

Vietnam aims to train 10,000 AI professionals before 2030

Pakistan 'strongly' condemns Houthi attack on non-combatant vessel in Red Sea as violation of int'l law

6 killed in western India landslide

Beijing shuts tourist sites, suspends bus services as heavy rain continues

All 144 passengers, crew rescued after ferry catches fire in Indonesia

New Zealand’s prime minister survives another confidence vote

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