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Today’s headlines: US targets Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, while Israel and Lebanon sign their first agreement; Prime Minister Modi vists Seychelles to strengthen ties between India and the archipelago; In Malaysia, campaigning underway in tightly watched Johor elections; Even the Japanese art of skipping stones across water has its world champion.

Today’s headlines: Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Rahman is visiting Beijing to meet Xi Jinping. Anglican Primate Mullally has appealed on behalf of Christians in the Holy Land following a peace pilgrimage to Jerusalem; A former rescue worker who took his own life due to trauma has been recognised as one of the victims of the Itaewon disaster in Seoul; In Myanmar, football fans are boycotting World Cup matches over TV rights sold to a company linked to the military junta.

Today’s headlines: The Philippines have blocked an online video game used by one of the perpetrators of the Tacloban massacre; Cambodia has upheld a 14-year sentence for two journalists who photographed a temple in an area disputed with Thailand; FIFA has suspended Nepal from international football competitions; South Korea has asked Ukraine for permission to grant asylum to defectors from Pyongyang.

Today’s headlines: Following the agreement between the United States and Iran, the International Maritime Organisation is working to gradually evacuate the 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz; The south-west monsoon arrived in Mumbai today, 13 days late; The Vatican has confirmed the ban on laypeople delivering homilies during liturgical services; China has regained the title of having the world’s fastest computer.

Today’s headlines: Kim Jong-un announces to the Party his intention to expand North Korea’s nuclear arsenal; Investigation into the Tai Po fire in Hong Kong: most of the victims died from smoke inhalation; New US plan on customer service in companies puts call centres in India and the Philippines at risk. Amnesty in Tajikistan to mark 35 years of independence.

Today’s headlines: in the US-Iran talks, an agreement has been reached on a roadmap for the negotiations and a coordination mechanism between the two countries regarding the Strait of Hormuz, as well as a ceasefire in Lebanon. Japan has increased entry visa fees for foreign nationals fivefold. Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Rahman is visiting Malaysia to resume the flow of workers. Crimea has suspended fuel sales following Ukrainian attacks on refineries.

Today's news: Cambodia has launched a four-month visa-free trial for Chinese visitors. According to the World Bank, fuel subsidies in Indonesia benefit well-off families. A Nepali climber survived a week trapped alone on Mount Everest. Witkoff and Kushner will be in Switzerland for Iranian nuclear talks.

Today’s headlines: On the sidelines of the G7 summit, Trump told Modi that he will be visiting India; Indonesia has suspended its free school meals programme for children during the school holidays; The first round of talks between the United States and Iran in Switzerland has been cancelled; The Russia-ASEAN summit marking 35 years of partnership is taking place in Kazan.

Today’s headlines: Thailand plans a corridor worth over $30 billion as an alternative to the Strait of Malacca. Hong Kong: black rain warning and schools closed. China’s State Council publishes plan to boost employment, including through AI. High Court in Tamil Nadu: proposal to build a church near a temple does not rule out bad faith.

Today’s headlines: Iran-US: 60 days of negotiations following Friday’s signing; Seoul is to restrict the no-go zone for civilians on the border with North Korea; India temporarily suspends Telegram to prevent cheating in the medical school entrance exam; In Vietnam, 400 cats destined for slaughter have been rescued.

Today’s headlines: Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing visits Beijing; Dhaka protests over the treatment of a diplomat at New Delhi airport; A 6.7-magnitude earthquake has struck central Indonesia; Strait of Hormuz set for full reopening; Netanyahu: we will continue to occupy Lebanon.

Today’s headlies: the earthquake in the Philippines has raised the seabed; Agreements have been signed between the UK and Japan for investments worth £18 billion; Taiwan has launched a website to encourage citizens of the People’s Republic of China to provide intelligence information; A free public transport scheme for women and transgender people has been launched in Kerala.