Death toll from 2nd wave of communication device explosions in Lebanon rises to 14, injuries up to 4502025-08-02
The death toll in explosions of wireless communication devices across Lebanon on Wednesday rose to 14, with injuries up to 450, said the Lebanese Health Ministry.

New Thai PM outlines plans to tackle economic woes in policy address2025-08-02
Thailand's new Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra delivered her government policy statement to parliament on Thursday, outlining immediate plans to address the country's economic challenges with a focus on reducing high household debt and unlocking growth potential.

Pakistani PM directs strict measures to monitor, control monkeypox2025-08-02
In the wake of the World Health Organization's (WHO) declaration of monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Saturday directed strict measures to monitor and control the spread of the disease in the country.

Paetongtarn Shinawatra elected as Thailand's new PM2025-08-02
Paetongtarn Shinawatra, a candidate backed by Thailand's Pheu Thai-led coalition, was elected as the country's new prime minister on Friday after winning a simple majority in a parliamentary vote.

Radioactive water leaks reported at Japan's crippled Fukushima power plant2025-08-02
Radioactive water leaks reported at Japan's crippled Fukushima power plant

Thai Constitutional Court removes PM Srettha over cabinet appointment2025-08-02
Thailand's Constitutional Court on Wednesday removed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from office over his ethical violation for appointing a cabinet member with a prison record.

Helicopter crashes into roof of hotel in Australia's Far North Queensland -- media2025-08-02
The pilot of a helicopter that crashed into the roof of a hotel in Australia's Far North Queensland early Monday morning has died while two other people were injured in the incident, local media reported.

Thai Constitutional Court dissolves main opposition Move Forward Party2025-08-02
Thailand's Constitutional Court on Wednesday dissolved the main opposition Move Forward Party, ruling its efforts to amend a law against defaming the kingdom's royal family violated the constitution.

Feature: Death toll in India's stampede further rises to 121, police case filed against organizers2025-08-02
The death toll in Tuesday's stampede in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh further rose to 121, among whom were 114 women, six children and one man, said a local administration official on Wednesday.

New Zealand shearers look to regain world top spot2025-08-02
New Zealand shearers are looking to restore the country's reputation as the top competition shearing nation.

Vietnam, Russia pledge to deepen comprehensive strategic partnership2025-08-02
Vietnam and Russia issued on Thursday a joint statement to strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership, Vietnam News Agency reported.

Vietnam, Russia pledge to deepen bilateral ties2025-08-02
Vietnam and Russia signed multiple cooperation documents and agreed to further deepen their comprehensive strategic partnership on Thursday during Russian President Vladimir Putin's state visit to Vietnam, Vietnam News Agency reported.

S. Korea approves suspension of military agreement with DPRK2025-08-02
South Korea on Tuesday approved the full suspension of the Sept. 19 military agreement with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), according to multiple local media.

5 bodies found, scores of people injured after PNG landslide: UN office2025-08-02
Five bodies have been retrieved, with a number of injuries reported, including at least 20 women and children, after a huge landslide hit a remote region in Papua New Guinea, a spokesperson from United Nations Resident Coordinator's Office in the Pacific island country confirmed to Xinhua on Sunday.