UN says two staff members detained in Afghanistan have been freed
Aug 20 - Two U.N. staff members detained by authorities in Afghanistan were released on Thursday in good health, U.N. spokesperson Stephane Dujarric told a press briefing.
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India’s top court forms panel to probe allegations of violence during youth protests
The protests were triggered by the leak of question papers for a national medical college entrance exam.
Former PM Imran Khan would not confront Pakistan army chief if freed, close aide says
KARACHI, Aug 20 - Jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan would not confront the military or army chief Asim Munir if freed, one of his closest aides told Reuters, portraying Munir as able to extend a \"healing hand\" after a legal breakthrough this week.
North Korea raps South's 'double-dealing' remarks on US drills move
Aug 20 - North Korea's Kim Yo Jong, sister of leader Kim Jong Un, said on Thursday South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's reaction to a U.S. move to reduce joint drills with Seoul amounted to \"double-dealing remarks\" that revealed uneasiness and impatience, KCNA reported.
Bangladesh elects ruling party veteran Alamgir as president
Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir had faced repeated arrests when Sheikh Hasina ruled as prime minister.
Malaysia PM Anwar orders probe into company linked to country’s sovereign wealth fund
He said the investigation was not to target anyone over past decisions.
‘It is tough’: Indonesia battles wildfires, bracing itself for worse to come
Indonesia's government says over 100,000 hectares burned in the first half of the year.
Sri Lankan government delivers water to nearly 72,000 people suffering drought
COLOMBO, Aug 20 - Sri Lanka's government has arranged for water to be delivered to nearly 72,000 people across seven districts as the country tackles a drought linked to this year's severe El Niño, a senior official said on Thursday.
Kazakhstan to hold snap election expected to tighten president's control
ALMATY, Aug 20 - Kazakhstan votes on Sunday in a snap parliamentary election expected to strengthen President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's hold over the country after constitutional changes allowed him to extend his seven years in power for another seven.
China urges South Korea not to take sides, blames US policy for Korea tensions
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Seoul to adhere to a friendly policy towards China.