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'Burning with pain': Pakistan floods threaten major health crisis
'Burning with pain': Pakistan floods threaten major health crisis

At a charity clinic in a southern Pakistani village, dozens of people affected by relentless rains and floods crowd around the door waiting to talk to a volunteer doctor. - Major health hazards - The millions of people affected by the floods face major health hazards including potentially deadly diseases such as malaria and dengue fever, the WHO warned in a statement Tuesday.

Japan defence ministry asks for $40 bn budget with eyes on Russia, China
Japan defence ministry asks for $40 bn budget with eyes on Russia, China

Japan's defence ministry requested a $40 billion budget on Wednesday, pointing to the war in Ukraine and warning that the world faces its "toughest challenges" since World War II. Japan's defence spending has risen almost annually over the last decade, but pressure has grown for more following the Russian invasion of Ukraine and China's growing pressure on Taiwan.

Lives swept away: rescued tourists recount Pakistan flood horror
Lives swept away: rescued tourists recount Pakistan flood horror

It was midnight when Yasmin and her family were ordered to urgently evacuate their room at the Honeymoon Hotel, perched above the picturesque ice-blue waters of the Swat river. - Thousands still stranded - All along the Swat river are the remnants of destroyed bridges, upended roads and the remains of hotels clinging to the banks.

Japan PM says ruling party to cut ties with Unification Church
Japan PM says ruling party to cut ties with Unification Church

Japan's prime minister on Wednesday said members of his ruling party will have to cut ties with the Unification Church, which has faced renewed scrutiny following ex-premier Shinzo Abe's assassination. Abe's alleged assassin resented the church over his mother's involvement with and hefty donations to the organisation, and targeted the former prime minister believing he was linked to the sect.