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Pakistan says IMF board has approved over $1.1 billion in bailout funds 29 Aug 2022 - 08:45 pm
File Photo: Pakistan's Finance Minister Miftah Ismail during an interview at his office, in Islamabad, Pakistan, on June 11, 2022. (REUTERS/Salahuddin)
Pakistan floods leave wrecked lives, half million in camps 29 Aug 2022 - 08:30 pm
A general view of relief camps established for the flood victims following rains and floods during the monsoon season in Charsadda, Pakistan, on August 28, 2022. REUTERS/Fayaz Aziz
Initial economic losses from Pakistan floods at least $10 billion: Planning minister 29 Aug 2022 - 06:45 pm
Men walk along a flooded road with their belongings, following rains and floods during the monsoon season in Sohbatpur, Pakistan, August 28, 2022. (REUTERS/Amer Hussain)
China dismisses Taiwan complaints on drone harassment 29 Aug 2022 - 05:29 pm
China's foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian attends a news conference in Beijing, on November 16, 2021. File Photo / REUTERS
Pakistan flood death toll passes 1,000 as economy costs grow 29 Aug 2022 - 02:07 pm
A man rides bicycle along a flooded road, following heavy rains during the monsoon season in Karachi, Pakistan July 25, 2022. REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro
China's Shenzhen shuts key electronics market to fight COVID 29 Aug 2022 - 11:56 am
Workers set up barricades outside an entrance to Wanxia urban village as part of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) control measures in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China August 29, 2022. REUTERS/David Kirton
Heat-weary Chongqing, Sichuan now on flood alert amid torrential rain 29 Aug 2022 - 11:40 am
An aerial view shows the Yangtze river that is approaching record-low water levels during a regional drought in Chongqing, China, August 20, 2022. REUTERS/Thomas Peter
Australia PM focussed on workplace reform as he marks 100 days in office 29 Aug 2022 - 10:54 am
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addresses members of the media during a joint news conference hosted with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, following their annual Leaders’ Meeting, at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Offices in Sydney, Australia, July 8, 2022. REUTERS/Loren Elliott/File Photo
Floods ravage Pakistan leaving 1,000 dead, $10 billion in damage 29 Aug 2022 - 10:28 am
A close up view shows homes and fields during flooding, in Rajanpur, Pakistan, August 28, 2022. Maxar Technologies/Handout via REUTERS
Firefighting tanker plane in deadly Australia crash likely stalled - final report 29 Aug 2022 - 10:00 am
Boots honouring the firefighters killed in the Australian bushfires are seen at a state memorial at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, February 23, 2020. REUTERS/Loren Elliott/File Photo
Chinese drillers work 15-hour days building wells in drought-hit Jiangxi 29 Aug 2022 - 09:20 am
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6.4 magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia's Sumatra island 29 Aug 2022 - 09:18 am
School students and staff gather in an open area after a magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck near Mentawai Islands, in South Nias, North Sumatra, Indonesia August 29, 2022 in this screen grab obtained from a social media video. Facebook/Doniman Aro Harefa/via REUTERS
Plumes of dust as India demolishes illegal skyscrapers 28 Aug 2022 - 06:26 pm
The Supertech Twin Towers collapses following a controlled demolition after the Supreme Court found them in violation of building norms, in Noida, India, on August 28, 2022. REUTERS/ Anushree Fadnavis
Pakistan foreign minister says help needed after 'overwhelming' floods 28 Aug 2022 - 06:10 pm
A man wades through flood waters trying to salvage his belongings following rains and floods during the monsoon season in Charsadda, Pakistan August 28, 2022. REUTERS/Fayaz Aziz
Seoul, Washington conduct second-round of joint military maneuvers Monday 28 Aug 2022 - 04:09 pm
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Sotheby’s first Singapore auction in 15 years beats expectations 28 Aug 2022 - 03:38 pm
A view of the city skyline in Singapore January 25, 2021. REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo
2 high-rise towers in India demolished for violating laws 28 Aug 2022 - 03:32 pm
The Supertech Twin Towers collapses following a controlled demolition after the Supreme Court found them in violation of building norms, in Noida, India, August 28, 2022. REUTERS/ Anushree Fadnavis
Chinese Province Bordering Beijing Expands Covid Lockdown 28 Aug 2022 - 03:07 pm
People wear face masks as they stand in a street following a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Beijing, China, August 3, 2022. REUTERS/Thomas Peter/