At the least 19 individuals have been killed after heavy rains triggered floods in and round Myanmar’s capital metropolis of Naypyidaw. Components of northern Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Myanmar have been battling floods and landslides within the wake of Storm Yagi, with the demise toll standing at 280 or extra.
Two German naval vessels sailed by way of the Taiwan Strait, Protection Minister Boris Pistorius mentioned on Friday, changing into the primary German naval vessels to take action in 22 years. China, which claims Taiwan as its territory, mentioned it firmly opposes provocations and endangerment of its sovereignty.
Pope Francis left Singapore for Rome on Friday, after a 12-day journey throughout Southeast Asia and Oceania. Francis visited Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore.
Dozens of Hong Kong journalists and a few of their members of the family and associates have been harassed over the summer season, based on the Hong Kong Journalists Affiliation on Friday. Hong Kong was ranked 135 out of 180 territories in Reporters With out Borders’ newest World Press Freedom Index, down from 80 in 2021.
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