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Tokyo governor Koike says coronavirus situation improving, 2021 Games on track 25 Aug 2020 - 02:22 pm
The National Stadium, the main stadium of Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics, is seen from an observation desk in Tokyo, Japan July 20, 2020. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo
South Korea closes most schools in Seoul area to battle resurgent coronavirus 25 Aug 2020 - 10:22 am
South Korea ordered all schools and kindergartens in the greater Seoul region -- home to half the country's 52 million population -- to switch to online classes from August 26 to September 11 as they battle multiple COVID-19 coronavirus clusters.(AFP / YO
World's first floating Apple store to open in Singapore 24 Aug 2020 - 08:53 pm
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Hong Kong researchers report first documented coronavirus re-infection 24 Aug 2020 - 08:20 pm
FILE PHOTO: A man wearing a protective face mask takes a photo of the sunset at Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront as skyline buildings stand across Victoria Harbor following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Hong Kong, China July 28, 2020. REUTERS/Tyr
At least 90 feared trapped in building collapse south of Mumbai 24 Aug 2020 - 07:53 pm
A general view shows debris of a collapsed building in Raigad in the western state of Maharashtra, India August 24, 2020 in this still image taken from video. ANI via REUTERS
New Zealand extends Auckland lockdown, Australian COVID-19 cases fall to 7-week low 24 Aug 2020 - 06:38 pm
A delivery courier drives down an empty street as the state of New South Wales continues to report low numbers for new daily cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Sydney, Australia, August 21, 2020. REUTERS/Loren Elliott
Philippines in talks with 16 vaccine makers to secure supplies 24 Aug 2020 - 03:37 pm
A janitor wearing a hazmat suit to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), rides an escalator in an almost empty shopping mall in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines, June 3, 2020. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez/File Photo
Bali postpones plan to allow back foreign tourists next month 24 Aug 2020 - 02:47 pm
Travellers are seen at the Eka Karya Bali Botanical Garden amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Tabanan, Bali Province, Indonesia August 23, 2020. Antara Foto/Fikri Yusuf/via REUTERS
Around 3,000 Overseas Filipinos in Qatar repatriated since May 2020: Embassy 23 Aug 2020 - 09:01 pm
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Indonesia's Sinabung volcano spews new burst of hot ash 23 Aug 2020 - 05:21 pm
Mount Sinabung volcano spews volcanic material as seen from Tiga Pancur village in Karo, North Sumatra province, Indonesia, August 23, 2020, in this photo taken by Antara Foto. Antara Foto/Edy Regar/via REUTERS
Indonesian police to investigate huge blaze at attorney general's office 23 Aug 2020 - 04:19 pm
Firefighters stand on a crane as they spray water to extinguish fire at the Attorney's General office in Jakarta, Indonesia, August 23, 2020. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan
Japan athletes give Tokyo Olympic stadium a test run 23 Aug 2020 - 04:06 pm
Athletes prepare to compete in men's 100m hurdles during the Golden Grand Prix 2020 athletics event at the National Stadium in Tokyo on August 23, 2020. / AFP / Philip FONG
South Korea elevates distancing as virus nears spring levels 23 Aug 2020 - 03:59 pm
Hikers sit at a viewpoint overlooking the Seoul city skyline on August 23, 2020. South Korea ramped up coronavirus restrictions on August 23 to try to contain a growing outbreak, as many countries around the world battled worrying surges in infections. /
India coronavirus cases cross 3 million mark as economy opens up 23 Aug 2020 - 03:21 pm
A health worker (R) collects a blood sample from a police official for antibodies test of COVID-19 coronavirus, in Kolkata on August 23, 2020. / AFP / Dibyangshu SARKAR
Philippines' coronavirus cases rise close to 190,000 23 Aug 2020 - 02:49 pm
Jeepney passengers seated between plastic barriers, wear face masks and face shields mandatory in public transportation, to help curb coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections, in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, August 19, 2020. REUTERS/Eloisa Lop
Heads roll over surging violence in Afghan capital 22 Aug 2020 - 04:04 pm
Afghan police officers inspect a vehicle from which insurgents fired rockets, in Kabul, Afghanistan August 18, 2020.REUTERS/Mohammad Ismail
Kashmiri photojournalist wins 2020 Peter Mackler Award 22 Aug 2020 - 03:49 pm
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Indonesia signs agreement with Sinovac for Covid-19 vaccine 22 Aug 2020 - 09:50 am
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Image used for representation only. France readies high school phone ban for next month
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. File photo. Ukrainian President rebuffs calls for wartime polls

Africa

Residents and rescuers use an excavator to search for bodies after a landslide struck the Dar es Salaam dumpsite overnight in Conakry on August 23, 2026. Despair and anger in Conakry after deadly landfill collapse
Residents and rescuers use an excavator to search for bodies after a landslide struck the Dar es Salaam dumpsite overnight in Conakry on August 23, 2026. (Photo by AFP) Death toll rises to 30 in Guinea rubbish dump landslide
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US President Donald Trump salutes during the national anthem at the start of the race, during the Freedom 250 Grand Prix Race on the streets of Washington, DC, on August 23, 2026.(Photo by Doug MILLS / AFP) Trump govt proposes $103k fee for skilled worker visa
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Crney speaks at a press conference in Ottawa, Ontario, on August 22, 2026 after trade talks with the US collapsed. Photo by Dave Chan / AFP Canada retaliates as trade war with US escalates
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