Australian MP loses both legs after alleged car attack, husband says
Her alleged attacker, 43-year-old Brendan Nugent, faces multiple charges and appeared in court for the first time on Wednesday.
Pakistan arrests man hunted by US over $126m postage fraud case
Faheem Akram allegedly sold more than 5 million fake postage labels for a fixed price of $2 a piece.
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Jio launches India's biggest share sale
India's second mega IPO in a month comes despite subdued equity markets and aims to raise $3.2bn.
BBC inside Australian court as man charged with attacking MP stays silent in first hearing
BBC's Katy Watson describes what unfolded in Wangaratta as 43-year-old Brendan Nugent appeared before court over the alleged attack of Helen Haines.
Sanae Takaichi took on Japan’s male-dominated politics and won – can she survive a second year in power?
The straight-talking PM’s ability to manage Trump and stand up to China have endeared her to the public, but she may need friends closer to home to surviveThe visitors squeezed in…
Borneo is burning - living on the frontline of Asia's toxic haze
Months of fires in Indonesia have cloaked Southeast Asia in haze and made hundreds of thousands of people sick.
Is Donald Trump ready to do business with Myanmar?
There are signs the United States is shifting its policy towards Myanmar, formerly a global pariah.
After dark, these YouTubers watch over an unlikely charge – a shark stuck in a South Korean canal
A group of self-appointed guardians wearing hi-vis and carrying selfie sticks watch over the animal that has been trapped for a month, drawing more than 1.6 million visitorsIn Sou…
Rubio Gets a Medal. Russia Gets Military Drills. Karakalpakstan Gets Silence.
Washington celebrates closer ties as Tashkent strengthens its Russian alliance—and offers no announced relief for Karakalpak political prisoners.
China Capitalizes on America’s Scientific Brain Drain
For generations, the flow of global talent was almost entirely one directional. Now China is increasingly attracting top researchers from U.S. institutions.
Weapons to Russia, Wigs to China: How North Korea Balances Its Allies
A clear division of labor ensures North Korea’s alliances with Russia and China are complementary, not competitive with each other.
Bougainville Needs a Credible Timetable for PNG’s Independence Vote. Australia Can Help.
Canberra should stay out of what Port Moresby decides on Bougainville, but it can push for a concrete timeline for the decision.
Taiwan’s Tech Diplomacy Has a Labor Problem
Migrant worker recruitment debt threatens the island’s access to Western markets and its ties with Southeast Asia.
North Korea Wants Security Talks With the US, Not Nuclear Talks
For decades, Washington tried to change Pyongyang’s nuclear policy. Now North Korea is trying to do the reverse: use its nuclear weapons to change U.S. policy.
Trial by Social Media? The Boundaries of Feminist Teaching in China
A law school professor was dismissed after online controversy over her course on women’s rights.
Expanding the Military Footprint: China’s New Air Base in Laos
Establishment of the Laotian base follows a pattern in China’s growing external military presence and access.
Japan Has Considered Nuclear-Powered Submarines Since 1958. Why Has It Never Built One?
From a 1958 design study to reported approaches to the U.S. Navy, Japan has repeatedly examined nuclear-powered submarines without making an acquisition decision.
North Korea publishes photos of Kim Jong Un - why do rumours of his death keep coming back?
North Korean state media has published photos of the dictator with his daughter after the unsubstantiated rumour spread.
Man charged with attack on Australian MP as suspect's father says she is family friend
Brendan Nugent's family say they have known Helen Haines, who remains in a critical condition, for more than 20 years.
The Proliferation of Illicit Drones in Southeast Asia
The past two years have seen the growing use of off-the-shelf commercial drones for criminal and militant activities.
King Charles sends Aung Sang Suu Kyi books, says Myanmar government
Nay Pyi Taw has released rare photographs of Suu Kyi receiving the books along with a sealed letter.
Philippine Senator Files Resolution Seeking Chinese Ambassador’s Expulsion
Jing Quan prompted controversy last week when he told reporters that China could "easily win" a war against the Philippines.
'Our worst nightmare': Threats to Australian politicians were rising before MP hit by car
In the wake of the apparent attack on Helen Haines, MPs have described locking their office doors, and scanning every crowd for potential threats.
In pictures: Dussehra celebrated across India as triumph of good over evil
The festival, which commemorates the triumph of good over evil, is celebrated with different rituals across India.