Asia - Pacific

Kyiv claims Russian Su-27UB fighter jet destroyed at airfield in Krasnodar region
Ukrainian intelligence says blaze damaged aircraft used to train cadets; cause not disclosed
Kyiv claims Russian Su-27UB fighter jet destroyed at airfield in Krasnodar region
Ukrainian intelligence says blaze damaged aircraft used to train cadets; cause not disclosed

Magnitude 6 quake jolts Indonesia’s West Papua, no damage or tsunami reported
No immediate tsunami warning, reports of casualties or infrastructural damage issued after 6 magnitude quake shakes West Papua region, country's geophysics agency says

Indonesia urges other nations to follow France on Palestine
France’s move ‘is a positive path to preserve the future prospect of a sovereign and independent State of Palestine,’ says Foreign Ministry

Thailand-Cambodia conflict drags on with fresh airstrikes despite ceasefire calls
Death toll climbs to 33, including 5 Cambodian soldiers, 6 Thai soldiers, with dozens injured across disputed border

Chinese firm seals largest biotech deal for cancer drug with Pfizer
Northeastern Chinese company 3SBio to receive $1.25B, in addition to $100M equity investment, $150M for exclusive rights in mainland

UN chief welcomes China-EU joint pledge on climate action
Emphasizing collaboration between 2 economic powers, Antonio Guterres calls on all G20 nations to step up their climate efforts