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South Korea, Japan report sharp rise in flu cases

South Korea, Japan report sharp rise in flu cases

Infections surge 14-fold in South Korea as Japan hits fastest warning level in a decade

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Magnitude 5.7 earthquake kills 3 in Bangladesh
21.11.2025

Magnitude 5.7 earthquake kills 3 in Bangladesh

Tremor sends Dhaka residents rushing into streets; epicenter located northeast of capital

China’s postponement of trilateral culture ministers' meeting hurts people-to-people exchanges: Japan
21.11.2025

China’s postponement of trilateral culture ministers' meeting hurts people-to-people exchanges: Japan

Tokyo's reaction follows statement from Beijing that 'conditions are not yet ready for holding' meeting between China, Japan and South Korea

Former South Korean President Yoon indicted for allegedly interfering in probe into Marine's death
21.11.2025

Former South Korean President Yoon indicted for allegedly interfering in probe into Marine's death

Yoon Suk Yeol to stand trial on charges of abuse of power, tampering with official documents

ICC to deliver verdict on plea to release Philippines ex-President Duterte next week
20.11.2025

ICC to deliver verdict on plea to release Philippines ex-President Duterte next week

Appeal was filed after court rejected initial interim-release request to ensure Duterte's appearance at trial

'Friendly country' signed MoU to buy Pakistan's JF-17 fighter jet: Army
20.11.2025

'Friendly country' signed MoU to buy Pakistan's JF-17 fighter jet: Army

JF-17 Thunder Block-III 'emerged as a major focal point, drawing significant attention from defense analysts, aviation specialists and visitors' at Dubai Airshow 2025, says Pakistan Army