SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin have reaffirmed their countries’ growing relationship as Pyongyang marked the 81st anniversary of the end of Japanese colonial rule. Kim said he hoped to further strengthen ties with Moscow after receiving a congratulatory message from Putin, according to North Korea’s KCNA state news agency.
Indonesia Earthquake Kills 51, Forces 5,000 to Evacuate
SIKKA, Indonesia — An Indonesia earthquake measuring magnitude 7.7 killed at least 51 people and forced around 5,000 residents to evacuate after the powerful tremor struck East Nusa Tenggara on Saturday morning. The disaster blocked roads, triggered landslides and damaged more than 1,300 homes, while authorities deployed thousands of military and police personnel for rescue and relief operations.
Who Is Antara Banerjee? Actress Arrested After Aravali Express Clash
MUMBAI, India — Actress and model Antara Banerjee was arrested after an alleged confrontation with railway personnel aboard the Aravali Express on August 12 while she was travelling towards Surat for a shoot. Police allege that the dispute over her presence in a reserved AC coach escalated into an assault involving an RPF officer and a razor. Antara Banerjee was subsequently released on bail.
Air India Express Passenger’s Licensed Pistol Fires at Varanasi Airport, 2 Injured
VARANASI, India — Two people were injured at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi on Sunday morning after a licensed pistol carried by an Air India Express passenger discharged during a security check, police and airport authorities said. The incident occurred while the firearm and its ammunition were being inspected before the passenger’s journey to Mumbai.
Cummins Opens Door to Australia Changes After Bangladesh Shock
DAVIN, Australia — Australia captain Pat Cummins has indicated that changes to the batting line-up could be discussed ahead of the second Test against Bangladesh after the visitors completed a historic nine-wicket victory on the fourth day. The defeat exposed Australia’s struggles with the bat and left the hosts with an unassailable 1-0 deficit in the two-match series.
Shanto Calls Bangladesh’s Australia Win Biggest
DARWIN, Australia — Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has described his team’s historic nine-wicket victory over Australia in the first Test in Darwin as the country’s “biggest win so far in any format”. The result gave Bangladesh a 1-0 lead in the two-match series after they defeated the world No. 1 Test side on home soil.




