Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. Recent Journals Vol. 5 Vol. 4 Vol. 3 Vol. 2 Vol. 1 BBC Asia NewsSurfer injured in fourth shark attack in Australian state in 48 hoursAuthorities are warning people to stay out of the Australian state's waterways after recent rainfall.At least 21 dead, dozens missing in massive Pakistan mall fireThe blaze at the Gul Plaza in Karachi raged for more than 24 hours before it was put out.Japan PM Takaichi calls snap election three months after taking officeSanae Takaichi, who took office last October, hopes the vote will give her a stronger mandate.Factory explosion in China kills four, injures 84The blast caused noticeable tremors in the area and sent large plumes of smoke into the sky.Man seriously injured in Sydney's third shark attack in two daysIn three separate incidents, a 12-year-old was also injured and an 11-year-old received assistance after his surfboard was bitten.China's birth rate hits record low as population continues to shrinkBeijing has been trying hard to encourage more young people to marry and have children.Architect behind Singapore's public housing system dies aged 87Liu helped shape the landscape of modern Singapore with its distinctive public housing blocks.