SEOUL, Oct 15 — South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok today urged firm action against any behaviour or activities that promote hate or discrimination toward foreign tourists ahead of this month’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, Yonhap News Agency reported.

JMIAMI, Oct 14 — Lionel Messi has rejoined the Argentina national team and could feature in Tuesday’s friendly against Puerto Rico, coach Lionel Scaloni said, following the star forward’s absence from the 1-0 win over Venezuela to play for Inter Miami over the weekend.

JAKARTA, Oct 14 — Indonesia’s Mount Marapi erupted early Tuesday, releasing volcanic ash over parts of West Sumatra and prompting authorities to advise residents and tourists to stay away from the area, particularly within a three-kilometre radius of the main crater, Verbeek.

TOKYO, Oct 14 — Japan’s main opposition parties are set to hold crucial talks on Tuesday in an effort to agree on a joint candidate for prime minister and unseat the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).

ROME, Oct 13 — Marc Marquez has undergone successful surgery on his right shoulder following his crash at the Indonesia MotoGP, his Ducati team announced today.