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Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has made her first visit to Kumamoto Prefecture following a devastating 7.1 magnitude earthquake that killed 38 people. The region now faces compounded challenges as intense heat and water shortages hamper recovery efforts.
Hong Kong's independent inquiry into the Wang Fuk Court fire has declined to seek statutory commission status, limiting its investigative powers and raising questions among survivors about the thoroughness of the probe.
Police have established cordons around five affected zones in Bercham, Ipoh, following a severe storm that damaged more than 200 homes. Movement is being monitored to prevent opportunistic theft and break-ins in darkened areas.