What Pakistan Will and Won’t Do in Yemen
Operationally, it would make little sense for Pakistan to send in large conventional ground forces to Yemen simply to put the brakes on Houthi advances.
Meet India's feisty Gen Z protester who is taking on Modi
Neha Bora has emerged as one of the most recognisable faces from India's recent Gen Z-led protests.
Why Elon Musk is taking on India's richest man over Starlink
Musk has taken pot-shots at Reliance owner Mukesh Ambani as Starlink struggles to launch in India.
Sydney trader sacked for working from Singapore without permission wins unfair dismissal case
Employee had also been in Bali when he told his manager he was working from home, Fair Work Commission hearsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Sydney cur…
The Bangsamoro’s New Government Faces a Test of Public Trust
The main challenge of the incoming administration will be to sustain the peace process with Manila while representing the interests of local residents.
Former Philippine President Duterte Fit to Stand Trial, ICC Says
An independent panel of experts said that the 81-year-old "has the capacity to understand the charges" and "the purpose and consequences" of the trial proceedings.
Running out of royals: why calls are growing to let Japan’s princess Aiko take the throne
More people in Japan are asking why the nation’s favourite royal, 24-year-old princess Aiko, will never be empress, with a recent poll saying 72% favour a woman emperorHer face is…
US Has Opened Direct Talks With Myanmar Government, Report Claims
The outreach, which marks a significant shift in U.S. policy, is aimed at curbing online scamming operations and gaining access to the country's rare earth deposits.
A Raid on a Gay Bar Risks Taiwan’s LGBTQ-Friendly Reputation
An attorney says authorities overstepped legal bounds, and activists warn of discrimination ahead of Asia's largest Pride event.
One Year On, China’s K Visa Remains an Opaque Promise
China’s flagship talent visa can be found in the official application system, but most of the specifics on who can apply, and how to do so, are still missing.
Investigation Finds That Former High-Ranking Uzbek Security Official Acquired UAE Citizenship
According to a OCCRP and Ozodlik investigation, Otabek Umarov, the Uzbek president’s son-in-law, obtained Emirati citizenship in 2023, while he was deputy head of the Presidential…
Six buds in a freaky coat: Split Enz share stories behind their colourful costumes – in pictures
Emerging in early-1970s New Zealand, the band turned pop into surreal theatre. Percussionist Noel Crombie was the band’s visual architect, shaping their looks via outlandish costu…
The Afghan Taliban’s Growing Drone War Against Pakistan
For Pakistan, the most worrying possibility is small, relatively cheap drone systems falling into the hands of terrorist groups.
Beyond Deference: India’s Bangladesh Reckoning
A course correction is needed in New Delhi.
Afghanistan and the BLA’s Evolving Capabilities
Reported discussions in Kandahar point to a possible expansion of the BLA’s external support networks as the group comes under pressure in Pakistan.
Teacher who sexually abused pupil back in Indonesia jail after BBC investigation
Mochamad Subchi Azal Tsani had been secretly released on parole in 2025, after serving less than half his sentence.
Bear kills man in home attack near Mongolian capital
Police say the bear entered a traditional nomadic dwelling near Ulaanbaatar, killing a man and seriously injured a woman.
Bottas arrives in Singapore after 260-mile ride
Cadillac driver Valtteri Bottas says he was chased by dogs, saw snakes and leapt over a lizard as he cycled from Malaysia to Singapore for this weekend's Grand Prix.
What ‘Beyond Advocacy’ Means for India’s Role in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
India’s possible role as a facilitator will be driven by its own economic interests, rather than any need to increase its political heft on the global stage.
South Korea recalls Ukraine envoy over prisoner-of-war row
It is the latest in a diplomatic spat after Kyiv disclosed that two North Korean prisoners were transferred to Seoul.
Former Bachelor Australia star Sam Wood denied bail over domestic violence charges
The fitness coach is accused of strangling and assaulting a woman while on holiday in Queensland.
Gen Z Women Take to the Streets Over Spate of Rapes in India’s Capital
Urban Indian women are refusing to be cowed down or slut shamed or policed for their attire or forced to stay indoors in the evenings to ensure their safety.
Anwar is Bargaining Myanmar Lives For Political Gain – And He Will Lose
Min Aung Hlaing should not be trusted to resolve a refugee crisis that is a direct result of his own past policies.
In a Diplomatic Shift, Malaysian PM Hosts Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing
While the talks focused on the repatriation of refugees, Anwar also appeared to endorse Myanmar's reintegration into ASEAN.