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The JMA issued its highest-level heavy rain warning for the Chiba region for the first time ever.

After the issue was reported by local media, Johor has clamped down on sites used for the illegal disposal of construction waste.

Island tests the public's reaction to a digital blockade but the drill appears ineffective

Donations of materials are leaving many facilities at or near capacity.

Under a government directive, shops, markets and shopping malls must close by 8pm local time.

The tests will screen for substances and medications prohibited under aviation regulations.

In April, police issued an arrest warrant for Deuba over money laundering charges.

Freeze on new gun purchases may not address millions of firearms already in Thai homes, experts say.

The local authorities may question visa applicants and require them to present or provide documents.

KABUL, Aug 13 - Human Rights Watch called for the release of two UN staffers and six NGO workers in Afghanistan following a string of Taliban detentions in recent weeks.

It underscores the anxiety among Chinese officials as Xi’s anti-graft purges reach far and wide.

He reiterated he has the full support of his caucus and said he has confidence in all of his ministers.

The state's chief minister said Penang would step up measures if readings reached critical levels.

NEW DELHI, Aug 13 - Hours after India made public assurances last week that its ethanol-blended petrol was safe, the country's main auto lobby withdrew a complaint about fuel contamination it had sent to the government a week earlier. The group said some figures needed more checks.

Modi and his party have realised they need to engage youth, which are a powerful voting bloc.

Marine accidents are a regular occurrence in Indonesia.

It said China was the only country New Zealand had detected conducting espionage “at scale”.

The Facebook and Instagram owner promised more action in the face of possible regulatory intervention.

Moscow is seeking reinforcements from North Korea to continue the war.

It is part of efforts to stabilise a red-hot housing market.