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Japan Plans to Provide Flood Risk Warning Maps for Southeast Asia
The Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism plans to support disaster preparation in four Southeast Asian countries, namely Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, and Cambodia, by providing flood risk warning maps.
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Fourth Joint Committee Held to Review ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement
According to the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the 4th Joint Committee meeting for the review of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) was held in Putrajaya, Malaysia from 7-9 May 2024 with the delegates from India and all 10 ASEAN countries.
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Act East Policy : India, Indonesia vow to expand collaboration in defence, maritime security
India and Indonesia, driven by their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, have agreed to intensify their defence, maritime security and multilateral cooperation under the Act East Policy.
Europa League: How Manchester United could line up for Monday's clash with Copenhagen
Manchester United are just three wins away from the club's second Europa League title in four seasons, and Danish FC Copenhagen are their opponents for the one-legged quarter-final held in Cologne on Monday night. Solskjaer is predicted to be able to call upon a strong and fresh lineup for the upcoming clash.
Rain-triggered floods affect nearly 55 million people in China
China has witness the worst flooding in decades both above and below the Three Gorges Dam along the Yangtze River.
A massive Chinese fishing fleet is under surveillance near Galapagos over ecological concerns
A fishing fleet of China is under the surveillance of Ecuador's navy over concerns about impacts on the environment in the ecologically sensitive islands.
Singapore trials pilotless drones for social distancing monitoring amidst Covid-19 pandemic
Singapore’s police have been trialling two pilotless drones developed by Israel’s Airobotics to help enforce social distancing measures aimed at containing the spread of COVID-19.
Hongkong Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai Arrested As New National Security Law Came Into Effect
Hong Kong police arrested media magnate Jimmy Lai for alleged foreign collusion under the new security laws.
World breaking news today (August 10): Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai arrested under security law
World breaking news today (August 10): Thousands of protesters demanded the dissolution of the government after the Beirut port explosion. Meanwhile, Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai arrested under security law, New Zealand marks 100 days without COVID-19 community infections, and oil price also make headlines today.
When Covid-19 comes to an end?
Although scientists are racing to find a cure for the virus, there's a chance COVID-19 will never fully go away — with or without a vaccine.
Researchers determine materials making least effective masks for Covid-19 prevention
Researchers at Duke University in the US launched an experiment to determine which types of masks are quite literally useless in shielding people from Covid-19 and the results call out: Gaiter, folded bandanas and knitted ones.
COVID-19 Updates (August 10) : Russia to register world's first coronavirus vaccine
The clinical trial data and other documents of Russia's COVID-19 vaccine are currently under expert review. The decision on registration will be made based on its results.
ASEAN Foreign Ministers issue statement, expressing sympathies and condolences over Beirut port blast
Learning of the August 4 explosion in Beirut, the Foreign Ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on August 9 issued a statement on the incident, at a proposal of Vietnam.
Willian confirms Chelsea exit as Arsenal near signing of the winger on free tranfer
Willian has confirmed his Chelsea exit after a seven-year contract. He is near Arsenal move to completing the signing of midfielder Willian on a three-year deal, beating off competition from Barcelona and Inter Miami.
UK and Europe weather forecast latest, August 10: Thunderstorms to battle UK after heatwave
Met Office forecasts that the UK will be battled by thunderstorms following scorching as high temperatures also cover across Europe.
Covid-19 vaccine will not be a magic bullet, mask-wearing still be critical
As countries are rushing to research and produce vaccines that can put a swift end to Covid-19 pandemic, health experts still warned that vaccines are not the magic bullet but some basic preventive measures including hand-washing, mask-wearing and social distancing are still critical to contain the contagion of the deathly virus, according to SCMP.
World breaking news today August 9: Twitter and TikTok reportedly have had talks about a deal
World breaking news today August 9: Twitter has had preliminary discussions about a “combination” with TikTok. Meanwhile, Mauritius declares emergency as stranded ship leaks oil, Lebanese Prime Minister proposes early elections, and oil price also make headlines today.
TikTok plans to sue the Trump administration as early as Tuesday in a report
TikTok, famous Chinese video-sharing app, is reportedly planning to sue the Trump administration after his executive order issued for banning the service from the United States.
UK and Europe weather forecast latest, August 9: Yellow warnings for thunderstorm across the UK
Yellow weather warnings for thunderstorms across the UK has been issued by Met Office. Meanwhile, flash flooding and thunderstorms are forecasted in Europe.
India: At least 18 dead when COVID-19 evacuation plane crash lands at airport
At least 18 people were killed on Aug 7 when a passenger plane crashed when it overshot the runway at the Calicut International Airport in Karipur, in the southern state of Kerala, India.
US Officially Sanctions Hongkong Chief Executive Carrie Lam And Other High-Ranking Officials
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that the recently passed policy has proved that the actions of Hong Kong officials were unacceptable and contrary to China's commitment to the principle of "one country, two systems".
US beats China in funding to WHO’s COVID-19 response, despite threats to withdraw
The US has so far contributed more than China to the World Health Organisation (WHO)’s coronavirus response, despite its threats to withdraw from the international body over alleged missteps in the early stages of the pandemic.
Japan's Defense Minister warns 'high cost' China risks paying for South China Sea intimidation
China's attempts to change the status quo in the South China Sea (Bien Dong Sea in Vietnam) risks provoking a stern response from the international community, stressing that "anyone who is trying to change the status quo by force needs to be forced to pay a high cost," Japanese Defense Minister Taro Kono told CNN in an exclusive interview on August 7.
