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Singapore Warns Seven Indonesian Firms Over Toxic Haze
Singapore will send preventative notices to seven Indonesian firms it links to fires that have blanketed the region in toxic smoke. Officials warn that the haze may get worse before it improves.
Asia-Pacific Roundup: Haze Crisis, UN Visit and Rising Regional Tensions
This week's Asia-Pacific headlines are led by Indonesia's wildfire haze, which has pushed neighboring Singapore and Malaysia into a pollution crisis. Also in focus are a UN chief's visit, North Korean missile launches and a record-breaking El Niño.
Middle East and Africa: Strikes on Riyadh, Stalled Talks with Iran and Rising Humanitarian Strain
Attacks on Riyadh's airport and Saudi-Houthi cross-border strikes have escalated the Middle East conflict, while US-Iran talks and the Strait of Hormuz dispute remain unresolved. Diplomatic and humanitarian pressures are mounting across the region.