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Today's headlines: The United States denies any involvement in government change in Bangladesh. Myanmar releases a Japanese citizen. Lao authorities do not want online scam centres. Water shortages continue in Uzbekistan. Russia too starts to crack down on Falun Gong.

Today's headlines: Several civilians fleeing Myanmar's Rakhine state are killed in a drone strike. Court upholds one conviction involving Jimmy Lai and other pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong. Police return to work In Bangladesh.

Today's headlines: For the USCIRF, Afghanistan under the Taliban is experiencing a "continual and significant” decline in religious freedom. Indonesia and Japan want to eliminate trade barriers and strengthen bilateral trade. Israeli fighter jets hit Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon. Vietnam is going after Falun Gong members.

Today's headlines: North Korea punishes students and officials for watching a film about the Korean War. Telephone and Internet restrictions leave large parts of Myanmar without information from abroad. In Bangladesh, garment factories reopen after forced closure due protests. War in Gaza hinders polio vaccination amid WHO warning of a possible epidemic.

Today's headlines: The Philippines, the US, Canada, and Australia hold a two-day exercise in the South China Sea. Taiwan’s defence spending is expected to reach a record high next year. Hamas appoints Yahya Sinwar as its new leader. In South Korea, climate change is disrupting agriculture with new banana and papaya farms popping up.

Today's headlines: Iran arrested a street female performer for singing in public without headcover. Purges continue in Vietnam, where a tycoon was sentenced to 21 years for fraud. Tomorrow in Jeddah, the OIC will meet to discuss Haniyeh’s assassination at the request of Pakistan and Iran. Cambodia’s prime minister is set to launch the controversial Funan Techo project. China and Kazakhstan plan to jointly build a lunar station.

Today's headlines: Israel is on maximum alert for an expected attack from Iran and its allies in response to Haniyeh’s killing. China hits an historic low in the number of marriages in the first six months of 2024. At the Torkham border crossing, Pakistan denies entry to Afghan drivers without passport or visa. Thailand draws up a ten-year plan in response to healthcare crisis.

Today's headlines: According to UN sources, almost two-thirds of the buildings in Gaza have been destroyed or damaged since the start of the war. A Protestant community is targeted in Nepal for disturbing “public order". Indonesia's president-elect Prabowo is in Moscow to meet Putin. Indian coach of an athlete who won a medal in Paris finds demolition order for his home on his return to Delhi. China launches a five-year plan to assist autistic children.

Today's headlines: Macau calls on Taiwan's diplomats to respect the 'One China Principle'. Japan could take legal action against posts insulting athletes at the Olympics. In Laos, more than 8,000 people were infected with dengue in 2024. Floods in South Asia are caused by “atmospheric rivers”.

Today's news: Malaysia's PM attacks Facebook for deleting Hamas condolence post; Myanmar extends state of emergency for six months Data breaches increase in India Bangladesh government wants to ban the Islamist Jamaat-e-Islami party Military spending increases in Central Asia.

Today's news: protests in Belucistan against the Pakistani government; Japan's rice reserves shrink due to the tourist boom; North Korea appoints new ambassadors in Vietnam and Singapore; More flooding emergencies in China as rivers overflow.

Today's news: Thailand wants to reduce taxes for emigrants returning from abroad. Mine collapse in Vietnam. There are only 12 cardiologist residents in South Korea. China proposes new interventions in the economy. There is a fuel shortage in Turkmenistan.