Authorities say Vietnam has reported nine cases of Zika infections across the country.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong wishes all who celebrate the Festival of Lights, Happy Diwali.
Filipinos will observe All Souls' Day or Undas on November 1.
Manveer Gujjar, Manoj Manu Punjabi, Mona Lisa, Gaurav Chopra, Nitibha Kaul and Rohan Mehra are safe this week.
Deepavali, also known as Diwali, spiritually signifies the victory of light over darkness and good over evil.
Diwali, or Deepavali, is all about celebrating life -- abundance over paucity, light over darkness, life over death, new over old, health over pestilence.
The authorities say they will allow 10,000 mourners to enter the throne hall everyday but in small batches.
The US says it's verifying if Beijing has left the Philippines-claimed Scarborough shoal.
Global Times summarily brands the plenum decision as Chinese people's unanimous wish.
The J-20 would assist in the air force's mission to "safeguard sovereignty and national security".
The changes, which are part of leadership renewal, will take effect on November 1.
Malaysia's ties with the US suffered following the lawsuits in the 1MDB case.
Halloween is celebrated on 31 October, a day before the Christian feast of All Saints' Day or All Hallows Day.
Two strong earthquakes of 5.4 and 6.1 magnitudes respectively were felt in Rome 200km away.
Elevation as core leader places Xi on par with Mao Zeddong and Deng Xiaoping.