Death toll in residential building collapse in Jordan rises to 8

The death toll in a residential building collapse in Jordan's capital Amman on Tuesday rose to eight, the Public Security Department (PSD) said in a statement Wednesday.
5 killed in floods in Pakistan in 24 hours
At least five people were killed and one was injured in heavy monsoon rain-triggered flash floods in the last 24 hours in Pakistan, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said.
Malaysia reports 1,942 new COVID-19 infections, 6 new deaths
Malaysia recorded 1,942 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight Tuesday, bringing the total tally to 4,808,896, according to the health ministry.
Japan's producer prices rise for 18th month
Producer prices rose in Japan for an 18th straight month in August. Industries paid more for a wide range of raw materials.
Vietnam reports 3,301 new COVID-19 cases
Vietnam recorded 3,301 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, up by 1,288 from Monday, according to its ministry of health.
Wildfires burns over 3,200 hectares of land in SW France
Wildfires have burned over 3,200 hectares of land since Monday in France's southwestern department of Gironde, forcing 840 people to be evacuated, the Prefecture of Gironde announced Tuesday in a press release.
Eight persons die in fire in south India
At least eight persons were killed and around seven others injured after a fire broke out inside a hotel in Secunderabad city of India's southern state of Telangana, according to local sources on Tuesday.