Asia - Pacific
Bangladesh says suspected measles outbreak killed over 110 children
With 130 children dying in 6 weeks, including 113 suspected measles deaths and 17 confirmed fatalities, Bangladesh launches a nationwide emergency vaccination campaign targeting 1.3M children in high-risk communities
Bangladesh says suspected measles outbreak killed over 110 children
With 130 children dying in 6 weeks, including 113 suspected measles deaths and 17 confirmed fatalities, Bangladesh launches a nationwide emergency vaccination campaign targeting 1.3M children in high-risk communities
Russia, North Korea strengthen transport links with new bridge, rail routes, and direct flights
Russian, North Korean transport ministers meet in St. Petersburg and discuss construction of road bridge across Tumen River, which serves as part of border between 2 countries, as well as China
China executes French national convicted of drug trafficking
Combating drug crime is 'shared responsibility' of all countries, says Chinese Embassy in Paris
Ukrainian president holds talks with his Syrian counterpart in Damascus
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ahmad al-Sharaa agree to collaborate to provide 'greater' security and more opportunities for development in both countries
Ukraine targets wheat-laden bulk carrier in Sea of Azov with drone, killing 2 crew members
'The Volgo-Balt bulk carrier was transporting grain. The crew consisted of 11 people. It was located 300 nautical miles north of Kerch. As a result of the drone attack, two people died at the scene,' according to Russian authorities
Ukrainian president makes 1st visit to Syria for talks with Sharaa
Volodymyr Zelenskyy expected to discuss bilateral, regional issues with Syrian president
