20 dead, 5 million affected in Bangladesh floods
DHAKA — At least 20 people have died and more than 5.2 million have been affected in Bangladesh by floods caused by relentless monsoon rains and overflowing rivers, officials said on Sunday (Aug 25).
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Thailand warns against severe floods that killed 22
BANGKOK — Flash floods and mudslides across Thailand brought by monsoon rains have killed 22 people and injured 19, authorities said on Monday (Aug 26), warning some provinces of further risk, with 30,000 households affected.
Gunmen in Pakistan stage deadly attack on vehicles
Attacks by gunmen in Pakistan’s Balochistan province have left dozens of people dead, including passengers on a bus who were ordered to show their identification before being shot.
China opposes US sanctions on firms over alleged ties to Russia’s war efforts
BEIJING (AP) — China on Sunday expressed its opposition to the latest U.S. sanctions on Chinese companies over their alleged ties to Russia’s war in Ukraine, saying it will adopt necessary measures to safeguard the rights and interests of the country’s businesses.
Fighting Sexual Temptation? Play Badminton, Hong Kong Tells Teenagers.
A 15-year-old girl and her boyfriend are studying alone together on a hot summer day when she removes her jacket and clings to his shoulder. What should he do?
Battery fire in Incheon risks cooling South Korea's EV fever
SEOUL -- Cho, a veteran dealer at Janghanpyeong market, South Korea's biggest second-hand car emporium, spent the past few years doing brisk business in used electric vehicles.
Why Nippon Steel’s $15 Billion Takeover of U.S. Steel Is in Peril
When U.S. Steel put itself up for sale in 2023, executives at Nippon Steel in Tokyo saw an opportunity: Buying the American steel maker could help it offset anemic demand in its home country and strengthen its hand in a global business dominated by China.
