A devastating series of wildfires has ravaged southern regions of South Korea, resulting in 24 fatalities, and the evacuation of 27,000 residents particularly as forecasts suggest only minimal rainfall in the coming days.

The Taliban says the United States has removed a $10-million bounty on Sirajuddin Haqqani, the group's deputy chief and interior minister.

Pakistani security forces say they have rescued 155 hostages and killed 27 militants, as operations continue for securing the passengers of the train siege in Balochistan province.

Beijing says the US is using the fentanyl issue as a “flimsy excuse” to raise tariffs on Chinese imports.

More than 150 people have been killed after a plane flying from Thailand crash lands in southwestern South Korea.

Thousands of protesters have staged a rally in Seoul to demand the resignation of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol.

China says it supports Iran’s efforts at maintaining national security and stability.