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India, Australia call for global action in Afghanistan 11 Sep 2021 - 04:39 pm
FILE PHOTO: A member of Taliban security forces stands guard among crowds of people walking past in a street in Kabul, Afghanistan September 4, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo
Flights between Islamabad and Kabul to resume Monday 11 Sep 2021 - 02:59 pm
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Typhoon weakens as heads towards Taiwan, not likely to hit land 11 Sep 2021 - 10:35 am
Fishing boats are seen at the harbour as Typhoon Chanthu expects to bring winds and rain over the weekend in Yilan, Taiwan, September 10, 2021. Reuters/Ann Wang
Sri Lanka is running out of money for imports as delta rages 11 Sep 2021 - 10:25 am
File photo: People walk past the main entrance of the Sri Lanka's Central Bank in Colombo, Sri Lanka March 24, 2017. Reuters/Dinuka Liyanawatte/File Photo
Australia's Queensland state warns of possible COVID-19 lockdown 11 Sep 2021 - 10:19 am
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Singapore watching outbreak closely, holds off on restrictions 10 Sep 2021 - 06:53 pm
People wait at an observation area after their vaccination at a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination center in Singapore March 8, 2021. REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo
Vietnam to reopen resort island to foreign tourists to boost economy 10 Sep 2021 - 03:32 pm
 A sunset is seen in a resort after the Vietnamese government eased the lockdown following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Phu Quoc island, Vietnam May 8, 2020. Picture taken May 8, 2020. REUTERS/James Pearson/File Photo
Australia's daily COVID-19 cases near 2,000 as Delta gains ground 10 Sep 2021 - 01:05 pm
(From L) A construction worker, delivery courier and restaurant staff wear protective face masks while working in the city centre during a lockdown to curb the spread of a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Sydney, Australia, September 9, 2021. RE
Japan's popular vaccine minister Kono enters race for next leader 10 Sep 2021 - 12:28 pm
Taro Kono, Japan's vaccination programme chief and ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) lawmaker, attends a news conference as he announces his candidacy for the party's presidential election in Tokyo, Japan, September 10, 2021. REUTERS/Issei Kato
Vietnam prepares troops, warns of floods as storm approaches 09 Sep 2021 - 03:50 pm
A view of debris in the aftermath of tropical storm Conson, in Dimasalang, Masbate, Philippines September 8, 2021, in this still image obtained from social media video. Courtesy of MHARF LUZONG/via REUTERS
Taliban say Kabul airport to restart international flights soon 09 Sep 2021 - 02:51 pm
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Thailand hopes to welcome tourists to Bangkok, top cities next month 09 Sep 2021 - 02:24 pm
A person wearing a face shield and protective face masks uses her phone at the shopping mall on the first day of coronavirus restrictions lift on retail and dining in Bangkok and other high-risk areas to revive the economy, as the country battles its wors
As Singapore pauses reopening, experts suggest 'bolder' COVID-19 strategy 09 Sep 2021 - 02:18 pm
Office workers spend their lunch breaks at the central business district amid the COVID-19 outbreak in Singapore, September 8, 2021. REUTERS/Edgar Su
Qatari official says Kabul airport 90% operational, expects gradual reopening 09 Sep 2021 - 02:11 pm
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China suspends approval for new online games - SCMP 09 Sep 2021 - 12:19 pm
A player of Rogue Warriors esports team trains for the game
New Zealand buys Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines from Spain 09 Sep 2021 - 11:24 am
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South Korean researchers create chameleon-like artificial "skin" 09 Sep 2021 - 11:17 am
Ko Seung-hwan, mechanical engineering professor at Seoul National University, looks at Chameleon robot covered with artificial skin, in Seoul, South Korea, September 7, 2021. Picture taken September 4, 2021. REUTERS/Minwoo Park
Japan to extend COVID-19 emergency curbs in Tokyo, other areas 09 Sep 2021 - 10:01 am
People walk in Shibuya shopping area, during a state of emergency amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Tokyo, Japan August 29, 2021. REUTERS/Androniki?Christodoulou