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A series of explosions were heard in Iraq's Erbil, according to local media reports.

South Korea’s Mirae Asset has completed the acquisition of Korbit crypto exchange. The company plans to increase its stake from 92.06% to 97.15% through an additional deal later this week.

A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck Peru's Andes region, resulting in at least five fatalities. Local media broadcast images depicting the anguish of victims' relatives.

At least 27 people were killed in a fire at a bar in the Thai capital, Bangkok. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul reported the incident to local media.

A tourist speedboat capsized in rough seas near an island in south Vietnam, killing 15 people. Local media reported that 21 others were rescued.

Two Chinese military pilots, including a high-ranking tactical commander, were killed during PLA frontline flight training exercises last month. Official regional government notices and local media reported the deaths, but Beijing has not issued a statement. It remains unclear if the pilots died in the same incident.

Vietnam police in Ho Chi Minh City rescued over 400 cats from a cat meat crime ring. More than 40 cats were reunited with their owners, but several dozen died due to harsh conditions during the multiday operation.

Ten Israeli nationals were deported from Thailand amid a crackdown on foreign-linked crime. Local media alleges they were involved in a nominee company scheme spanning 32 businesses, causing over $6 million in damage.

At least 46 people have been killed and 70 wounded in an explosion at an explosives depot in a rebel-held area in northeast Myanmar, according to local media reports.

Two armed men forced a French family to transfer $820,000 in cryptocurrency during a home invasion, as reported by local media. The incident highlights a security breach involving digital assets and physical violence.