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An armed attack in Pakistan's Balochistan province has resulted in the deaths of nine police officers, with several others reported missing.

Yang Youlin, an ex-official in the eastern city of Nanjing, accepted bribes in exchange for business favours, court says. The 69-year-old helped companies secure valuable contracts in exchange for money, a court heard.

The Philippine Senate has commenced the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, a significant event in the ongoing political conflict between major political families in the country.

Clashes at a prison in Sri Lanka have resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, highlighting ongoing tensions within the facility.