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Indonesia’s wildfires spread toxic haze across Southeast Asia

By Drooid · Oct 16, 2026, 11:24 PM UTC · How we work

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Indonesia’s massive wildfires continue, spreading toxic haze across Southeast Asia.
The Yalu River Bridge linking China and North Korea opened after a 12-year delay.
South Korea inaugurated a new Arctic shipping route made possible by melting sea ice.
Several Asian nations introduced measures to curb smartphone use while walking to reduce pedestrian accidents.

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Story summary

Indonesia’s massive wildfires continue, spreading toxic haze across Southeast Asia.
The Yalu River Bridge linking China and North Korea opened after a 12-year delay.
South Korea inaugurated a new Arctic shipping route made possible by melting sea ice.
Several Asian nations introduced measures to curb smartphone use while walking to reduce pedestrian accidents.