MANILA -- The death toll from flooding and landslides triggered by tropical storm Yagi in the Philippines has risen to 14, the government said Tuesday.

Edgar Posadas, spokesperson for the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, said 12 deaths were reported in Luzon Island and central Philippines. (Philippines-Flood)

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VIENTIANE -- Officials from the State Inspection Authority of Laos and Cambodia's Anti-Corruption Unit gathered in Lao capital Vientiane on Tuesday to discuss anti-corruption cooperation.

The meeting underscored the deepening cooperation between the two organizations and reflected the long-standing friendship between Laos and Cambodia, Lao News Agency reported on Tuesday. (Laos-Cambodia-Cooperation)

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HONG KONG -- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government on Tuesday held a ceremony to commemorate the 79th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.

The event, held at the Hong Kong City Hall Memorial Garden, included a rendition of the national anthem, ceremonial flag raising, a rifle volley by the police rifle squad, an observation of silence, and bowing in tribute. (Hong Kong-Victory Day)

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DHAKA -- Bangladeshi capital Dhaka experienced heavy rainfall on Tuesday morning, resulting in extensive waterlogging in parts of the city.

Although the rain has ceased, roads, lanes and bylanes in parts of Dhaka went under ankle to knee-deep water, causing traffic congestion and immense hardship to commuters and millions of dwellers. (Bangladesh-Flood) Enditem

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