October 7, 2026 – Dhaka Straits Times

Breathing Gets Harder as Haze Blankets Southeast Asia

Published October 7, 2026

DST News: More than two months into a haze crisis across Southeast Asia, worsening air quality and rising health concerns are increasing public frustration and pressure on authorities to hold those responsible for the fires accountable. In Palembang, South Sumatra,

‘Should Think Twice’: North Korea Warns US Over Fighter Jets to Taiwan

Published October 7, 2026

DST News: North Korea has sharply criticized the United States over its military support and arms sales to Taiwan, warning Washington to consider carefully the consequences of a possible confrontation with China. A commentary published by North Korea’s state-run Korean