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China’s southwest battles forest fires as fears linger over harvest

23 Aug 2022

SHANGHAI (Reuters) -The southwestern Chinese regions of Chonqging and Sichuan were battling fires on Tuesday as they awaited a long-anticipated drop in temperatures over the next week, but the country’s important autumn harvest could remain threatened. Officials warned this month that temperatures are rising faster in China than in the rest of the world. The …

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Ukraine’s capital bans Independence Day festivities, fearing Russian attack

22 Aug 2022

By Pavel Polityuk KYIV (Reuters) -Ukraine’s capital Kyiv banned public celebrations this week commemorating independence from Soviet rule, citing a heightened threat of Russian attack in a war the United Nations said on Monday has killed nearly 5,600 civilians, including many children. Near frontlines in the south of the country, Ukraine said Russia fired rockets …

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Pakistan approves agreement draft to provide troops for World Cup security in Qatar -minister

22 Aug 2022

By Gibran Naiyyar Peshimam and Asif Shahzad ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -Pakistan’s cabinet has approved a draft agreement that allows the government to provide troops for security at the FIFA soccer World Cup in Qatar later this year, Pakistan’s information minister said on Monday. A summary outlining the agreement, to be signed between Doha and Islamabad, was …

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End of Singapore’s gay sex ban a ‘small step’ for some LGBT couples

22 Aug 2022

By Chen Lin SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Singapore’s decision to lift a colonial-era ban on sex between men is long overdue and will not end discrimination of LGBT groups in the conservative city-state, rights activists and members of the gay community said on Monday. The announcement by Singapore’s prime minister to repeal the so-called 377A law …

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Ex-Pakistan PM Khan’s supporters vow to block his arrest on terrorism charges

22 Aug 2022

By Asif Shahzad ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -Supporters of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan gathered outside his home on Monday to stop police arresting him on anti-terrorism charges related to a weekend televised speech. Police filed charges against former cricket star Khan on Saturday over what they said was a threat in the speech in which …

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Taiwan touts ‘democracy chips’ in meeting with U.S. state governor

22 Aug 2022

By Sarah Wu and Ben Blanchard TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan wants to ensure its partners have reliable supplies of semiconductors, or “democracy chips”, President Tsai Ing-wen told the governor of the U.S. state of Indiana on Monday, saying China’s threats mean fellow democracies have to cooperate. Governor Eric Holcomb, a Republican, is making the third trip …

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China’s scorching southwest extends power curbs as drought, heatwave linger

22 Aug 2022

SHANGHAI (Reuters) -China’s scorched southwestern regions extended curbs on power consumption on Monday as they deal with dwindling hydropower output and surging household electricity demand during a long drought and heatwave. State weather forecasters issued a heat “red alert” for the 11th consecutive day on Monday, as extreme weather continues to play havoc with power …

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Indonesia’s Bali residents seen exiting buildings after 5.5 quake- Reuters witness

22 Aug 2022

DENPASAR, Indonesia (Reuters) – Residents of Indonesia’s island of Bali were seen exiting buildings in the Kuta area after a 5.5 quake on Monday, a Reuters witness said. The quake was felt strongly and lasted for around a minute, the witness said. No immediate damage was reported. (Reporting by Sultan Anshori; Editing by John Geddie)

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