ASIA TODAY In Pakistan, floods and infections have caused more than 1,500 deaths, a third of whom are children

Other news of the day: Metropolitan Antonij announced that a request had been received from Pope Francis to organize a new meeting with Patriarch Kirill; the ceasefire between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan is maintained; protests in Iran over the death of a young woman detained for violating veil regulations; pork prices in China increased about 70% annually; the final verdict on Khieu Samphan is awaited in Phnom Penh.

PAKISTAN

In a single day, more than 90,000 people were treated for waterborne infectious diseases in southern Pakistan, affected by devastating floods. Cases of malaria, dengue, dysentery and skin problems are of concern. The total number of dead exceeded 1,500 and more than 500 are children. Since July 1, 2.3 million people have gone to field hospitals.

RUSSIA – VATICAN

At the conclusion of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in Astana, Russian Metropolitan Antonij announced that a new request had been received from Pope Francis to meet with Patriarch Kirill. The Russians believe that a summit would be necessary, but they also consider it important that it “be properly prepared” and end with the signing of a document like the one in Havana in 2016.

TAJIKISTAN – KYRGYZSTAN

During the night there were no clashes between the two countries, which confirms that ceasefire in force signed after a day of intense fighting. Only one village on Kyrgyz territory was the subject of a brief attack, albeit without serious consequences. Yesterday Bishkek reported 24 dead and dozens of wounded; Dushanbe did not provide official data on the victims.

IRAN

The death of Mahsa Amini, 22, originally from Iranian Kurdistan and detained by the morality police during a vacation in Tehran because she was not wearing the veil correctly. The ultra-conservative president Ebrahim Raisi even had to agree to an investigation being opened. The police say it was a heart attack, according to her family, she was beaten.

CHINA

the price of the Pork Meat in China, the world’s biggest consumer, rose again last week, fueling inflation fears and forcing the government to dip into stocks of frozen goods. According to data from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, a kilo of meat costs an average of just over 6 euros, which represents an annual increase of approximately 70%.

CAMBODIA

Almost a decade after the start of process 002/02 against Khieu Samphan, the UN Special Court (ECCC) in Cambodia is preparing to deliver the final verdict against the former head of state of the Khmer Rouge. The reading has been set for September 22 at 9:30 in the morning. Samphan, currently 91 years old, is the only survivor of the top leaders of the regime and is being tried for crimes against humanity and genocide.

TURKMENISTAN

In Turkmenistan, the cotton harvest season has officially opened. In some regions “Ak Kerven”, the “white caravans”, were authorized in certain fields designated by the government. Many people seeking income respond to the call, but soldiers are also sent.