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Here’s a roundup of this week’s key Asian news stories, including the reopening of the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, severe flooding in Malaysia, and China’s latest satellite launch.
Over 30 people have lost their lives and tens of thousands are displaced due to severe monsoon floods in Malaysia and southern Thailand, with more heavy rains expected in the coming days.
Seoul faces record-breaking snowfall as Malaysia struggles with floods affecting over 37,000 people. Chinese veterans are honored upon their return home, and Indonesia challenges Apple’s investment proposal.
Over 60,000 people have been displaced by severe flooding in Malaysia’s northern and eastern regions, with Kelantan state being the worst affected. Authorities are providing relief as heavy rains continue.