Asia - Pacific

South Koreans vote in snap election to pick new president
Voting to conclude at 8 pm local time (1100GMT), final results expected early Wednesday
South Koreans vote in snap election to pick new president
Voting to conclude at 8 pm local time (1100GMT), final results expected early Wednesday

EXPLAINER - South Korea’s presidential election: All you need to know
Election follows months of political instability after former President Yoon's martial law bid and consequent impeachment

India reports new COVID-19 deaths as total cases approach 4,000
Health officials say current infections mild; Kerala remains worst-hit state

South Korea's largest telecom operator suffers mass exodus of customers over data leak
SK Telecom sees nearly one million users switch carriers but still leads the market

Japan hunts fin whales, 1st since exiting International Whaling Commission
Of its target of 60 fin whales this year, 25 hunted and being shipped to markets across Japan

Pakistan reports 11th polio case this year
23-month-old male child tested positive for virus in northern Gilgit-Baltistan region, says Health Ministry