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Residents make their way along a flooded street to a shelter ahead of the expected landfall of Cyclone Amphan, in Dacope, Bangladesh, on May 20, 2020 (AFP Photo / Munir uz Zaman)

'Super cyclone' Amphan batters Bangladesh, India

The strongest cyclone in decades slammed into Bangladesh and eastern India on Wednesday, sending water surging inland and leaving a trail of...

People getting off a boat in Bhashan Char island off the Bangladeshi coast in 2018. Bangladesh says Rohingya refugees shipped to the island are being treated "well" despite claims they are being beaten by security forces (AFP Photo/Polash SHIKDER)

Bangladesh slams claims security forces beat refugees

Bangladesh on Thursday slammed an international rights group's claim that its security forces beat Rohingya refugees held at a flood-prone island,...

Pan-democrat lawmakers and activists make their way to China’s Liaison Office during a rally against a security law in Hong Kong, China, 22 May 2020. Photo: JEROME FAVRE/EPA

'This is the end of Hong Kong': China pushes security law after unrest

China's parliament said it will introduce a proposal Friday for a national security law in Hong Kong at its annual session, in a move the US warned...

A damaged traffic light after Cyclone Amphan made landfall, in Kolkata, India, 21 May 2020. Photo: EPA

'Super cyclone' Amphan batters Bangladesh, India

The strongest cyclone in decades slammed into Bangladesh and eastern India on Wednesday, sending water surging inland and leaving a trail of...

A medical staff member wearing protective gear takes the temperature of a resident while going door-to-door for health check-ups in Yangon on May 22, 2020. Photo: Thet Ko/Mizzima

Myanmar editor jailed for 2 years over coronavirus error

A Myanmar news editor has been jailed for two years after his agency reported a coronavirus death that turned out to be false, his lawyer said Friday.

Chinese leaders and delegates bow their heads during the opening session of China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, 22 May 2020. Photo: EPA

China moves to tighten grip on Hong Kong

China moved Friday to quash Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement by unveiling plans for a new security law at the start of its annual parliamentary...

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson takes part in the 'Clap For Our Carers' initiative in support of the National Health Service (NHS) in Downing Street in London, Britain, 21 May 2020. Photo: EPA

UK to introduce 14-day quarantine for international arrivals

Travellers arriving in Britain from abroad will face 14 days in quarantine, a senior minister confirmed on Friday, saying the government would give...