Kim Aris On the Campaign to Free Aung San Suu Kyi
As Myanmar's “parody democracy” seeks regional re-engagement, the whereabouts of the Nobel laureate remain a closely guarded secret.
Ismat Ara on India’s Crackdown on Love
Ara explains the insidious harm of the “love jihad” myth: “A deeply personal decision, two people deciding to marry, gradually becomes something that others felt entitled to viole…
Assam Government Encroaches Into a World Heritage Site in India’s Northeast
The encroached area is part of Manas National Park’s core tiger and Bengal florican habitats.
Trump asked Xi Jinping if China would like to buy US weapons, American ambassador says
David Perdue’s remarks come after a Taiwanese minister spoke of the ‘severe’ military threat posed by Beijing to the self-ruled islandDonald Trump offered to sell weapons to China…
Why some Indian civil servants become heroes for doing their jobs
In a system often marked by red tape and exhausting delays, officers seen to be following the rules get adulation.
Two bodies found after avalanche hits Himalayan climbing group
Rescuers are looking for at least 10 Nepalese people who were preparing to take climbers up the Himlung Himal peak.
Two giant pandas set off to Atlanta zoo from China after Xi-Trump summit
Pandas departed Chengdu for their new homes in Georgia as part of agreement between Chinese and US governmentsTwo giant pandas departed Chengdu in south-western China early on Sun…
Before BTS and Blackpink, there was Big Bang: Now the Kings of K-pop are back
Big Bang played London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, marking a long-awaited return for the group that helped build the blueprint for modern K-pop.
‘Our house was under water’: Bangkok floods force thousands into shelters as disaster declared
More than 300mm of rain fell in two days in parts of Thailand’s capital, inundating homes, shops and roadsBangkok’s flood disaster – in picturesThousands of Bangkok residents awok…
Bangkok’s flood disaster – in pictures
Authorities declared a flood disaster across Bangkok after almost two days of heavy rain left homes, shops and roads waterlogged and residents wading through waist-deep water.The …
The young women guiding tourists through India's night sky
Astronomy tourism is giving young women in Hanle income, confidence and a new role in their community.
Young people in China are fangirling over a professor who gets their anxiety
China's economy and tech have developed at breakneck speed, but there is plenty worrying its Gen Z.
Bangkok roads submerged as flood disaster declared
An emergency has been declared across the capital of Thailand as days of heavy rain leave the city inundated.
Specialist coaches and hours of practice a day: the making of China’s six-year-old Rubik’s Cube prodigy
Mother of Lian Yunzhi says world record a ‘dream come true’ for child who now gets autograph requests from fellow studentsThe mother of the six-year-old girl who broke the women’s…
The treasured 'eternal snow' on this tropical island is about to disappear forever
Climate change is transforming Papua's snowy peaks, which hold scientific value and spiritual significance.
Mongolia’s New Government Set Ambitious Goals. But Are They Realistic?
Data centers, the Sovereign Wealth Fund, and a hydropower plant – will any of it better the lives of Mongolian people?
From Idols to KOICA: South Korea’s Disaster Support for Nepal
Pop star donations and state aid work together to give Seoul a durable bond with Nepal.
China’s Visibility Gap Around the Trump-Xi Summit
Xi’s U.S. visit was extensively covered by official outlets. It's much harder to gauge public opinion or even interest.
North Korea’s Ukraine POWs Are Now in South Korea. What Comes Next?
Both the South Korean government and the two former soldiers face an unprecedented resettlement process.
The Militarization of Outer Space: Chinese Infrastructure in the Global South
Projects developed within bilateral frameworks could form an international infrastructure that provides China with operational advantages in space.
Trump-Xi Meet Again: A Summit Without Substance?
The visit's outcomes are thin: a small extension of the trade truce and two pandas.
Taiwan Isn’t Giving Up, It’s Pulling Apart
Rising passivity in Taiwan doesn’t mean Taiwanese have given up on resisting. It means the conditions for political action are eroding.
‘Xi, You’re Not Welcome’: As Trump Hosts China’s Leader, Thousands Protest in Washington
Over 3,000 Tibetans, Chinese dissidents, Uyghurs, Hong Kongers, and other groups joined protests during Xi’s state visit, calling for human rights and political freedom.
Trump-Xi Summit: Heavy of Vibes, Light on Substance
Good feelings were on display, but there was no real movement on the many areas of friction.