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Today's news: a Japanese satellite rocket explodes; In China, the number of foreclosed homes increases; Seafarers in the Philippines may avoid taking jobs in high-risk areas; Indonesian presidential candidate Anies Baswedan will appeal election results to the Constitutional Court; After a month on bail for Fr. Pinto arrested on charges of "conversions" in Uttar Pradesh.

Today's news: India wants to implement anti-Muslim citizenship law Pakistan police clashed with supporters of Imran Khan's party. In China, arrests increased by 47% in one year. Indonesia underestimates its methane emissions from coal production. Malaysia will reduce the number of migrant workers.

Today's news: at least 26 victims in Indonesia due to heavy rain; Ramadan begins amidst tensions surrounding the war in Gaza; A North Korean delegation leaves for Mongolia; In Russia, the commission to reconcile blood conflicts has resolved 13 cases since the beginning of the year.

Today's news: Another Indian enlisted by the Russians dead at the front in Ukraine; Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi attacks Washington over wanting to suppress China; Pakistan's Supreme Court deems 44 year old trial that led to Ali Bhutto's death sentence unfair; In Bangladesh a university lecturer shoots a student during an argument at an exam.

Today's news: Premier Li Qiang wants to focus on the consumption of Chinese internal migrants to boost the economy; In North Korea, forced labour in nuclear plants; Philippine tour operators want direct flights from Mindanao to Mecca for the Hajj; In Russia 180 private companies nationalised in two years for the war in Ukraine.

Today's news: in China military spending will increase again by 7.2%; Taiwan forced to apologize to India for some statements by the Minister of Labor on the color of migrants' skin; From July, entry costs 13 dollars to follow the path that goes up Mount Fuji; Fear but little significant damage in the earthquake in Astana.

Today's news: In Pakistan Shebaz Sharif wins confidence as prime minister amid protests from Imran Khan MPs; US Vice President Kamala Harris calls for "immediate ceasefire" in Gaza; Government crisis in Nepal; Yingluck Shinawatra also acquitted in Thailand; Chaos in Kazakhstan over adoption of single time zone.

Today's other headlines: Taylor Swift's shows in Singapore spark a row. A church reopens in Laos. The number of Indians seeking asylum in the UK is up. The singer and author of "Baraye", the anthem of the protests caused by the death of Mahsa Amini, gets three years in prison.

Today's news: Tokyo sends mini-drones and robot-snakes to one of the Fukushima reactors to prepare for the removal of highly radioactive waste; Israel aims to build new settlements in the West Bank, nearly 15 thousand housing units; Burmese junta hits a market in Rakhine State, at least 12 dead; In Russia, controls on mobile phones and apps increase.

Today's news: Vientiane aims to build one of the largest 'wind farms' in the region; India heart of global aviation industry by 2040; Bangkok wants to pass a law this year that will only allow the use of marijuana for medical purposes; South Korea sends military personnel to hospitals amid young doctors' strike.

Today's news: Beijing strengths law on state secrets to include those related to 'work'. Mayors of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv confirmed in local elections in Israel. The fourth spill of treated Fukushima water into the ocean is expected today. Hanoi ready to ratify UN convention on trade union freedom by the end of the year.

Today's news: Japan's record low in new births and marriages; Afghan Taliban publically execute a man convicted of murder; Seoul imposes a deadline on (youth) white coat protest; Anti-Muslim hatred grows in India, also linked to the 7 October attack and Gaza war.