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South Korea considers reimposing restrictions as COVID-19 cases surge 07 Jul 2021 - 10:39 am
People wait in line for a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) test at a testing site which is temporarily set up at a railway station in Seoul, South Korea, July 7, 2021. REUTERS/ Heo Ran
Twitter restricts account of expert who mocked China leader 06 Jul 2021 - 03:08 pm
Professor Anne-Marie Brady
Every roof in Japan could have solar panels in the future 06 Jul 2021 - 12:31 pm
A man wearing a protective face mask, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, makes his way at a local shopping street in Tokyo, Japan, May 5, 2021. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo
Indian PM Modi greets Dalai Lama on birthday in rare phone call 06 Jul 2021 - 12:26 pm
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Indonesia prepares infrastructure for worst-case coronavirus scenario 06 Jul 2021 - 11:24 am
People wearing protective masks queue to refill oxygen tanks as Indonesia experiences an oxygen supply shortage amid a surge of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases, at a filling station in Jakarta, Indonesia, July 5, 2021. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan/File Ph
Black box retrieved from crashed Philippines Air Force plane 06 Jul 2021 - 11:07 am
First responders work at the site after a Philippines Air Force Lockheed C-130 plane carrying troops crashed on landing in Patikul, Sulu province, Philippines July 4, 2021. Armed Forces of the Philippines - Joint Task Force Sulu/Handout via REUTERS
Indonesia beefs up health funds as hospitals reach critical condition 05 Jul 2021 - 03:40 pm
Firmansyah, a 52-year-old man, squats while queuing to refill oxygen tanks for his neighbor who has breathing problems as Indonesia experiences an oxygen supply shortage amid a surge of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases, at a filling station in Jakarta
Bangladesh extends lockdown to combat COVID-19 surge 05 Jul 2021 - 02:46 pm
Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) check commuters at a checkpost during a countrywide lockdown in Dhaka, Bangladesh, July 1, 2021. REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain
Japan searches for dozens missing in mudslide; 4 dead 05 Jul 2021 - 02:38 pm
Police officers conduct a rescue and search operation at the site of a mudslide caused by heavy rain at Izusan district in Atami, Japan July 5, 2021.
S.Korea in talks with mRNA vaccine makers to make up to 1 bln doses: Govt official 05 Jul 2021 - 12:42 pm
Kim Soo-jin, senior vice president of Hanmi Pharm speaks during an interview with Reuters at a bio plant factory in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, July 1, 2021. Picture taken July 1, 2021. REUTERS/Heo Ran
As COVID-19 cases abate, Taiwan eyes easing restrictions 05 Jul 2021 - 12:35 pm
People wait to receive a dose of the Moderna vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at the National Taiwan Science Education Center in Taipei City, Taiwan July 3, 2021. REUTERS/Ann Wang
'Call of duty': Indonesian bikers brave COVID-19 surge to escort ambulances 05 Jul 2021 - 12:15 pm
Volunteer bikers escort an ambulance to a cemetery as coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases surge in Depok on the outskirts of Jakarta, Indonesia, July 2, 2021. Picture taken July 2, 2021 REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana
Rescuers in Japan hunt for 80 missing after deadly landslides 05 Jul 2021 - 12:06 pm
Members of Japanese Self-Defence Forces conduct rescue and search operartion at a mudslide site caused by heavy rain at Izusan district in Atami, west of Tokyo, Japan July 5, 2021, in this photo taken by Kyodo. Kyodo/via REUTERS
As COVID cases rise, Australia's New South Wales says next 2 days 'critical' 05 Jul 2021 - 11:29 am
People wearing protective masks maintain social distance while waiting at a bus stop in the city centre during a lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Sydney, Australia, July 5, 2021. REUTERS/Loren Elliott
Thailand factory blast kills 1, mass evacuation underway 05 Jul 2021 - 11:05 am
Emergency personnel looks on as smoke rises from a plastic factory after an explosion in Samut Prakan, outside Bangkok, Thailand July 5, 2021. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun
Bangladesh reports highest number of COVID-19 deaths despite lockdown 05 Jul 2021 - 12:12 am
Police officers check commuters at a checkpost during a countrywide lockdown, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, July 1, 2021. REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain
Philippine military plane crashes, 31 dead, 50 rescued 04 Jul 2021 - 02:22 pm
View of the site after a Philippines Air Force Lockheed C-130 plane carrying troops crashed on landing in Patikul, Sulu province, Philippines July 4, 2021. Armed Forces of the Philippines - Joint Task Force Sulu
Philippines warns Taal Volcano may erupt as gas emissions surge 04 Jul 2021 - 01:30 pm
General view of Taal volcano's crater lake, Batangas province, Philippines July 2, 2021. PHIVOLCS-DOST via REUTERS