S.Korea discloses test-firing of SLBMs

South Korea has announced that its military successfully test-fired submarine-launched ballistic missiles this week.
Africa's COVID-19 cases near 11.39 mln: Africa CDC
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Africa reached 11,389,783 cases as of Thursday evening, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said.
New Zealand reports 9,390 new community cases of COVID-19
New Zealand recorded 9,390 new community cases of COVID-19 and 13 more deaths on Friday, the country's Ministry of Health said in a statement.
Japan planning 4th COVID vaccination 5 months after 3rd shot
Japan's health ministry is planning to offer a fourth shot of a coronavirus vaccine five months after the third jab.
Philippine storm death toll climbs to 224, 147 more missing
The death toll in the Philippines from the landslides and flooding spawned by tropical storm Megi rose to 224, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Thursday.
1 killed after small plane crashes in Los Angeles
One person was killed after a small plane crashed Wednesday near a major freeway in Los Angeles in the western U.S. state of California, authorities said.
Malaysia reports 6,968 new COVID-19 infections, 16 more deaths
Malaysia reported 6,968 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight Wednesday, bringing the national total to 4,409,202, according to the health ministry.