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August 16, 2023

Indonesian authorities burn 11-acre marijuana plantation after it was discovered by drones

Authorities in Indonesia burned a marijuana plantation on Aug. 16, 2023, after it was discovered by a drone. The plantation had an estimated 21,100 cannabis plants ready for harvest.

August 15, 2023

Indonesia initiates WTO dispute consultations over EU biodiesel import duties

Indonesia has formally sought dispute consultations with the EU within the framework of the WTO concerning the EU's imposition of duties on imported biodiesel from Indonesia.

August 15, 2023

Corruption probe intensifies: Pakistan's anti-graft tribunal allows interrogation of president of Khan's party

An anti-corruption tribunal granted officials permission to question the president of former Prime Minister Khan's political party, marking a new development in a corruption investigation.

August 15, 2023

Sri Lanka lifts import ban on trucks, other heavy vehicles for first time since 2020

Sri Lanka's President Ranil Wickremesinghe issued a notification that the country is lifting an import ban on trucks and other large vehicles.

August 15, 2023

Japan will ‘never repeat the tragedy of war,’ PM vows on 78th anniversary of unconditional WWII surrender

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida reaffirmed the country's commitment to peace at the ceremony marking the 78th anniversary of the end of World War II.

August 15, 2023

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Yassin acquitted of 4 corruption charges

Muhyiddin Yassin, the former prime minister of Malaysia, was acquitted of four corruption charges on Aug. 15, 2023. He still faces three charges of money laundering involving $43 million.

August 15, 2023

4 Australians, 2 Indonesians rescued after vessel goes missing for 2 days following heavy rain

A search team in Indonesia has recovered four Australian tourists and two locals following bad weather that caused a wooden speedboat to go missing for two days.

August 14, 2023

Indonesia searches for 7 people, including Australian tourists, missing in waters following bad weather

A search and rescue team was launched in Indonesia after seven people, who were using a wooden speedboat to travel between islands, went missing in the waters of Aceh.

August 14, 2023

Heavy rains trigger floods and landslides in India's Himalayan region, leaving at least 48 dead

Monsoon rains of exceptional intensity triggered devastating floods and landslides in India's Himalayan region, resulting in a reported death toll of at least 48 individuals.

August 14, 2023

Flight from Australia to Malaysia returns to Sydney due to 'disruptive passenger'

A flight from Sydney, Australia, to Malaysia had to return to Sydney because of a "disruptive passenger." The passenger was arrested once the plane landed back in Sydney.