August 11, 2023 Death toll caused by Bangladesh dengue outbreak rises, may break records this month Bangladesh officials warn that the country's death toll caused by a dengue outbreak may break records this month. The mosquito-borne illness has caused 364 deaths this year.
August 10, 2023 Boat carrying Rohingya migrants capsizes in Bay of Bengal A boat carrying Rohingya minority migrants from Burma capsized in the Bay of Bengal, resulting in the loss of at least 17 lives and leaving approximately 30 individuals missing.
August 10, 2023 Malaysia bans Swatch products containing LGBTQ+ elements, offenders will face up to 3 years in prison Swatch products containing gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or queer elements have been banned by Malaysia's government. Offenders will face up to three years in prison.
August 9, 2023 Tropical storm Khanun approaches Korean peninsula, prompting evacuations and precautions Southern South Korea is bracing for the impending arrival of Tropical Storm Khanun, which is expected to intensify and make landfall, potentially wreaking havoc in major urban centers.
August 8, 2023 Japanese politician Taro Aso calls for peace in Taiwan Strait as the country strengthens its deterrence Taro Aso, a political leader in Japan and an advocate for increasing the country’s deterrence ability, is calling for peace between Japan, Taiwan, and China.
August 7, 2023 Imprisoned former Pakistani PM Imran Khan plans to challenge graft case Imprisoned former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan met with his lawyer Monday, reportedly planning a potential challenge to the graft case that resulted in his conviction.
August 7, 2023 Pakistani politician, 8 others dead after bombings; no group claims responsibility Nine people, including a local politician, were killed in a pair of bombings on opposite ends of Pakistan over the weekend. No group has claimed responsibility for either attack.
August 7, 2023 Maldivian President Solih set to face off against 7 other candidates in next month's election Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, the president of the Maldives, is set to face off against seven other candidates in next month's presidential elections.
August 7, 2023 Philippine government summons Chinese ambassador over China's use of water cannons during confrontation The Chinese coast guard used water cannons during a confrontation with a Philippine vessel last week. The Philippine government summoned its Chinese ambassador following the incident.
August 7, 2023 2 trainee pilots killed in Sri Lanka after air force plane crashes A Sri Lankan air force plane crashed Monday morning after taking off from the China Bay base in the eastern city of Trincomalee. Two trainee pilots were killed onboard.