China’s Rare Earth Strategy and the Future of the South China Sea
The rise of seabed mining will add new complexity to the South China Sea disputes.
After 8 Months in Power, How Much Has the BNP Changed Bangladesh?
It remains to be seen how willing the new government is to change the institutions that it now controls.
Don’t Call It a Reset: The Modi-Xi Meeting Wasn’t a Turning Point
Both sides are trying to prevent another crisis while their core disagreements remain unresolved.
‘One Day at a Time’: Inside an IDP Camp in Myanmar, Survival Is a Daily Challenge
Some of those living in the Old Kran Khun camp were once well off. Now they forage in the fields and forests around the IDP camp for food and firewood.
Watch: Pupils heard 'cracking' sound heard moments before Pakistan school roof collapse
Our Urdu correspondent reports from the scene in Peshawar, north-west Pakistan, where emergency services have been responding to the incident.
Japan’s Nuclear Revival Has a Trust Problem
Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae has made it clear that the nuclear restart is part of the answer to Japan’s energy uncertainty, but questions remain about safety and accountability.
The Africa Pivot: India and Japan’s Quest for Critical Mineral Security
India and Japan are betting on Africa’s critical minerals as the two Asian powers explore joint investment to secure supplies and expand mining capabilities across Africa.
How Chinese Clean Tech Is Reshaping Ukraine’s Wartime Energy Security
Despite China’s close ties with Russia, Chinese solar energy technology is giving Ukraine badly needed energy resilience.
Maldives Opposition Eyes Sweeping Constitutional Overhaul
The MDP’s constitutional reform program calls for splitting the executive into two separate offices: head of state and head of government.
China Spied on Taiwanese President’s Son – in the US
The incident shone a spotlight on China's growing repertoire for transnational repression targeting Taiwanese leaders.
‘We Have Stitched Our Hearts to Hope’: The Unseen Resistance of Afghan Women Under Taliban Rule
Afghan women say that they respond to Taliban oppression in vastly different ways depending on their social, cultural, and personal contexts.
At least 33 pupils and teacher killed after school roof collapses in Pakistan
Rescue officials fear more people are buried under the debris in the north-western city of Peshawar.
OPCON Transition: Now It Is Time for the Commanders-in-Chief
It’s time for the OPCON transition process to move beyond military assessments into the realm of political responsibility.
Unpacking Indonesia With Marcus Tantau
The country is currently beset by wildfires, political ructions, and intensifying economic troubles.
Tech market sell-off deepens amid fears over US inflation and AI debt
Chip makers and tech investors such as Samsung and SoftBank plunge as global investors fret over potential interest rate hikesBusiness news – live updatesLarry Elliott: the global…
Actor Imran Khan ordered to leave India after participating in protest
The Bollywood actor had been detained and released while participating in a protest in Mumbai on 10 October.
Indian woman and boyfriend get death sentence in 'blue drum' murder case
The body was recovered from a large blue plastic storage container - locally called a drum.
The global economy is muddling through against the odds. But a storm is coming | Larry Elliott
Finance ministers gathering for the IMF annual meeting know the need for multilateral cooperation to deal with many crises. There is little chance of thatNot much has gone right f…
Indonesia fights fire with dry ice as toxic haze spreads across region
Having tried cloud seeding and water bombing, one pilot project will see dry ice dispersed by plane across the province of South SumatraAs fires ravage Indonesia, emitting a toxic…
Australian woman charged with lacing colleague's curry with snail poison
The alleged victim, who was in a relationship with the woman, had spotted bright green pellets in the meal.
Desperate to clear toxic haze, Indonesia douses its skies with dry ice
Authorities in South East Asia have turned to weather modification as fires blanket the region in smog.
Watch: Orange haze blankets Indonesia's Kalimantan region
Thick orange smog descended on the Indonesian city of Palangka Raya as wildfires continue raging nearby.
Vietnam Set to Sign Free Trade Pact With European Bloc This Week
Hanoi also says that a reciprocal trade deal with the United States is nearing completion and should be signed soon.
North Korea and China open new bridge after 12-year delay
The opening of the road bridge, set to become a major trade route, was announced by Chinese state media.