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World - Asia
Typhoon Dolphin lands in Zhejiang on China's eastern coast

Typhoon Dolphin lands in Zhejiang on China's eastern coast

A man is seen as Typhoon Dolphin makes landfall at Dongsha community in Yuhuan, Taizhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Aug. 9, 2026.
Iraq’s Kurdish region wants to stay out of regional conflicts: PM Barzani

Iraq’s Kurdish region wants to stay out of regional conflicts: PM Barzani

In an interview with Al Jazeera, Masrour Barzani denies any ‘pressure’ to enter the Iran war despite over 1,000 attacks.
ASEAN: The last place where serious diplomacy still happens

ASEAN: The last place where serious diplomacy still happens

With conflict spreading and old forums faltering, Manila became one of the rare places where powers still chose dialogue
At least five dead, 41 missing after ferry catches fire off Indonesia

At least five dead, 41 missing after ferry catches fire off Indonesia

The ship was carrying 271 passengers and crew members when the blaze broke out as it sailed eastwards from Java
Bomb attack kills three at Moscow restaurant – antiterrorism committee

Bomb attack kills three at Moscow restaurant – antiterrorism committee

Twenty-one others were wounded, while the security guard who stopped the suspected bomber from entering the venue died in the blast
Two ex-Sri Lanka officials sentenced to death over 2019 Easter bombings

Two ex-Sri Lanka officials sentenced to death over 2019 Easter bombings

Former officials will appeal sentences handed down for neglecting intelligence warnings before the deadly attacks.
N. Korea decries NATO fuel network overhaul as 'unprecedented' war preparations

N. Korea decries NATO fuel network overhaul as 'unprecedented' war preparations

North Korea on Saturday condemned the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) recently approved fuel network overhaul plan, casting it as an "unprecedented" effort to prepare for war and evidence that the alliance is becoming "a more aggressive military bloc."