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South Korea confirms 8th case of African swine fever in 2026

South Korea confirms 8th case of African swine fever in 2026

New case detected at pig farm in Pocheon, north of Seoul

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Indonesian tremor injures dozens, damages buildings
06.02.2026

Indonesian tremor injures dozens, damages buildings

Magnitude of quake measured 5.8 by USGS, 6.2 by Indonesia’s local agency

First post-Hasina polls in Bangladesh next week seen as bellwether of nation's future
06.02.2026

First post-Hasina polls in Bangladesh next week seen as bellwether of nation's future

127M eligible to vote next Thursday in 1st election since ousted Premier Sheikh Hasina fled the country in 2024, ending Awami League party's 15-year rule

India 'ready' to buy $80B of Boeing aircraft following US trade deal: Report
06.02.2026

India 'ready' to buy $80B of Boeing aircraft following US trade deal: Report

Nation’s aircraft requirements alone, with Boeing orders 'yet to be placed but ready,' amount to nearly $80B, Piyush Goyal says, adding when engines, other spare parts are included, imports from US to 'cross $100B just (from) aircrafts'

Pakistani leaders strongly condemn Islamabad attack, vow to bring 'extremists to full account'
06.02.2026

Pakistani leaders strongly condemn Islamabad attack, vow to bring 'extremists to full account'

At least 31 dead, 169 others injured in suicide attack at religious site in Islamabad

China says open to restoring ties with Lithuania after Taiwan office dispute
06.02.2026

China says open to restoring ties with Lithuania after Taiwan office dispute

Lithuanian prime minister calls decision to allow Taiwan office a 'mistake'