Asia News Wrap: Jakarta and suburbs swamped by floods, and more

Here are a few stories from around Asia you may have missed this week.

 

Jakarta Floods – A little girl died, and thousands were evacuated after torrential rains triggered severe flooding up to 3 meters deep. Authorities used weather modification techniques to reduce rainfall.

South Korea Bombing Incident – Twenty-nine people were injured after two fighter jets accidentally dropped bombs on a civilian area in Pocheon during training exercises. The incident damaged homes and a church.

Thailand Casino Law Change – Thailand abandoned plans to restrict casino access to citizens with $1.5 million in assets, instead allowing entry for those with a three-year tax history. The country aims to boost tourism and investment.

Pakistan Military Base Attack – Militants killed 18 people, including five soldiers and 13 civilians, in a suicide bombing and gunfight at a military base in Bannu. Pakistani forces eliminated all 16 attackers.

Philippines School Closures – Extreme heat led to school closures across nearly half of Metro Manila. Authorities warned of heat-related health risks as temperatures reached dangerous levels.

Source – CGTN

Here are a few stories from around Asia you may have missed this week.

 

Jakarta Floods – A little girl died, and thousands were evacuated after torrential rains triggered severe flooding up to 3 meters deep. Authorities used weather modification techniques to reduce rainfall.

South Korea Bombing Incident – Twenty-nine people were injured after two fighter jets accidentally dropped bombs on a civilian area in Pocheon during training exercises. The incident damaged homes and a church.

Thailand Casino Law Change – Thailand abandoned plans to restrict casino access to citizens with $1.5 million in assets, instead allowing entry for those with a three-year tax history. The country aims to boost tourism and investment.

Pakistan Military Base Attack – Militants killed 18 people, including five soldiers and 13 civilians, in a suicide bombing and gunfight at a military base in Bannu. Pakistani forces eliminated all 16 attackers.

Philippines School Closures – Extreme heat led to school closures across nearly half of Metro Manila. Authorities warned of heat-related health risks as temperatures reached dangerous levels.

Source – CGTN