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Only 3 out of 45 whales survive after Java stranding

East Java Gov. Khofifah Indar Parawansa said authorities are investigating the cause of death while the carcasses will be buried around the coast.

Myanmar

Myanmar: Tensions high as arrests mount amid more anti-coup protests

Protesters have defied a ban on public gatherings to as anti-coup demonstrations continue, while the authorities have stepped up the arrests of politicians and activists.

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Macho men, princesses and ghosts: Myanmar protesters get creative

The situation is so bad, "even the introverts are here", as one demonstrator's poster put it.

Myanmar

How did European leaders react to Myanmar's military coup?

The military said the coup was the result of the government’s failure to act on claims of voter fraud in November’s parliamentary election.

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Bangladesh

Fire razes hundreds of homes at Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh

Reports say fire services were delayed in arriving at the scene and took two hours to bring the blaze under control.

Travel News

Refugees in Iraq use the power of radio to tell their stories

For the thousands of Syrian Kurds exiled in Iraq, this community radio station helps to keep the community connected.

Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyz parliament appoints new PM as troops are deployed in Bishkek

Sadyr Zhaparov is declared prime minister after authorities announce a state of emergency and a nightly curfew following a week of unrest in Kyrgyzstan's capital

Travel News

“Flights to nowhere” offer sightseeing trips above Taiwan

After flying over a Japanese island and around Taiwan twice; passengers land at the same airport from where they took off giving them a different reason to fly.

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Rain causes flooding and landslides in South Korea, leaving 6 dead

At least six people died and eight others are missing after heavy rainfall pounded much of South Korea over the weekend.

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Asia and Europe look to restart travel industries after COVID-19 'war'

The COVID-19 pandemic's had a huge impact on Asia's travel and tourism sectors. International tourist arrivals were down by more than 60% in the Asia-Pacific region in March. Now, as the travel industry begins to regain momentum, how will Asia turn around its tourism fortunes?

World News

Crop-killing locust swarms spotted across three continents

East Africa, South Asia, and now South America: three continents are suffering plagues of locusts. The swarms of insects have been devastating food supplies.

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Hundreds arrested in Hong Kong amid protests over new security law

Critics say the new law ends freedoms that were guaranteed for half a century when British rule ended in 1997.

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Skywatchers wowed by rare 'ring of fire' eclipse

A rare "ring of fire" eclipse appeared on the Northern Hemisphere's longest day and wowed skywatchers across the world from Africa to China

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COVID-19 latest: Faithful back to holy spots while cases hit 6m mark

Worshippers are finally allowed back to holy spots from Rome to Mecca; India sees its deadliest week; South Korea suffers a new surge in infections. Follow us for all the latest on the coronavirus pandemic.

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Swarms of desert locusts tear through Rajasthan in northern India

Vast swarms of desert locusts are tearing through India’s northern state of Rajasthan, posing a severe threat to agriculture and livelihoods.

USA

How worried should we be about the ‘murder hornet’?

Its sting is very painful and potentially deadly. The Asian giant hornet has been spotted for the first time in the United States, where it threatens local bees and the farmers that depend on them.

China

Euroviews. The West’s double standards are on full display as it racialises the coronavirus pandemic ǀ View

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc across the globe - inducing significant fears and uncertainties - there have been particularly devastating ramifications for Chinese nationals and those of East Asian descent who have been hit with a wave of racial discrimination and abuse.

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Skygazers enjoy rare 'ring of fire' solar eclipse

Some described it as a 'once-in-a-lifetime' event.

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Europeans, Iran to cross swords at nuclear talks

Europeans, Iran to cross swords at nuclear talks

Business

EU's 'carbon border tax' could hurt climate talks - China adviser

The European Union's proposed "carbon border tax" on imports could introduce uncertain and harmful factors to otherwise friendly cooperation in climate talks, an adviser to China's negotiating team at a United Nations conference said on Wednesday.