Thailand launches cloud-seeding operations to tackle drought 

Aug 16,2019
The Thai government on Friday launched additional rain-making operations in the Northern, Northeastern and Central regions to tackle serious droughts.
India's Modi warns of 'unchecked population explosion'
Aug 16
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned Thursday of the risks of an "unchecked population explosion" in the nation of 1.3 billion people, the first time he has raised the issue, and called for family planning measures.
North Korea fires two 'unidentified projectiles': Seoul
Aug 16
North Korea fired two unidentified projectiles into the sea on Friday and launched a scathing attack on "foolish" calls for dialogue from South Korean President Moon Jae-in.
S.Korean military says N.Korea fired projectiles
Aug 16
South Korea's military says North Korea fired projectiles off its eastern coast on Friday morning.
Bullet train services back to normal
Aug 16
Tropical storm Krosa has disrupted transport services during the peak summer holiday period in Japan.
China's new envoy to Russia expects more fruitful cooperation 
Aug 15
China's new ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui on Wednesday called on both countries to make joint efforts for more fruitful cooperation.
From reformer to hardliner: Putin's 20 years on the global stage
Aug 15