Japan quake survivors battle thirst, heat as death toll rises to 25
Many of the port city’s roughly 58,000 households are still without running water or power
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Death toll from Japan earthquake rises to 34
Nearly half of those killed were caught up in two major incidents: Nippon Paper Industries’ paper mill, which suffered major structural damage, and Aeon’s shopping mall, where a possible gas explosion occurred
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2 homes, different traumas: Japan quake leaves scars seen and unseen
For thousands of survivors — especially those living near the epicenter in places like Yatsushiro — psychological and financial scars will endure long after the initial disaster
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Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing criticizes ASEAN, sets out government agenda
At the turn of this year, the military engineered a widely criticized election won by an army-backed party that allowed Min Aung Hlaing to transition into a civilian role
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Chinese military researchers tap US AI models to train defense systems
China employs ‘model distillation’ techniques to adapt advanced AI technologies despite export restrictions from Washington
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Myanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi meets Red Cross official
Myanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi met with a representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross
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South Korea’s Lee calls heatwave a national disaster as deaths rise to 19
The nation’s weather agency says Yangsan, a southeastern inland city sitting in a basin, recorded a temperature of 42.5 degrees Celsius on August 2, the highest temperature measured in 122 years of weather observations
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Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing in Thailand on legitimacy quest as Bangkok backs engagement
While Thailand’s engagement effort could strengthen its influence within ASEAN as a bridge to Myanmar, some analysts say it needs to avoid appearing to legitimize Min Aung Hlaing when there is no progress on ASEAN’s peace plan
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North Korea’s Kim, Russia’s Putin reaffirm ties on Korean Liberation Day
Pyongyang and Moscow have grown closer since the reclusive state began deploying troops and weapons to support Russia’s war against Ukraine
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Indonesia quake death toll reaches 53 as aftershocks hamper rescue
Residents are facing challenges such as blocked roads, landslides, and fear of aftershocks, with many taking shelter in sports arenas and makeshift tents
