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Situation report on the July 28 Kumamoto earthquake in Japan: death toll reaches 39, over 6,500 remain in shelters, 18,000 homes damaged, and volunteer efforts expand.
Situation report on Typhoon Dolphin striking Japan's Okinawa and Amami islands, causing injuries, power cuts and flight cancellations before approaching landfall on China's east coast.
A 14-year-old in Nonthaburi province killed his grandparents before carrying out a shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School that left five more dead and 23 wounded on 7 August 2026.
A 14-year-old Thai student killed his grandparents before carrying out a shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School that left five teachers dead and over 30 injured. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul cited academic pressure as a possible motive and pledged stricter gun controls.
Situation report on South Korea's record heat wave: KBO cancels all remaining games this week after fan illnesses, while President Lee Jae Myung orders all-out government response to protect lives amid 21 deaths and worsening drought.
South Korea severe weather update: 21 heat-related deaths reported amid record temperatures reaching 42.5 C, with authorities issuing serious heat wave warnings for Seoul and canceling 10 professional baseball games.
Situation report on earthquakes in Japan, including M4.8 and M4.6 offshore events plus the aftermath of the 7.1-magnitude Kumamoto quake that damaged cultural sites, left 38 dead, and triggered online disinformation.
South Korea severe weather update: President declares record heatwave a national disaster after 19 deaths; first serious heat wave warning issued for all of Seoul with temperatures up to 42.5 C and 2,221 heat-related illnesses reported.
South Korea expanded its highest-level serious heat wave warning to cover all of Seoul for the first time Tuesday, with temperatures forecast to hit 38 C. President Lee Jae-myung called the heat wave a national disaster after the death toll reached 16.
A suicide bombing near a police station in Swat during a peace rally killed 14 and injured over 20. TTP claimed responsibility amid a surge in terrorism across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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