Asia

China says it maintained contact with Iran throughout US-Israel conflict

US–Philippine live-fire drill held in Ilocos Norte: Video

Afghanistan Roundup: Media repression, security fears, political tensions deepen

Seoul turns into a Star Wars galaxy for May the 4th festival: Video

India’s transgender community finds brief sanctuary at sacred Aravan festival: Video

Anti-government protests erupt in Jerusalem amid war tensions: Video

Drivers to take 92% as Indonesia slashes ride-hailing commissions to boost driver earnings

This zoo worker in Japan has been arrested over alleged disposal of wife’s body with incinerator

Watch: Belgian Malinois ‘Arisha’ skydives with Kazakhstan special forces during drill

Artist Beeple unveils AI robot dogs with celebrity faces in new Germany exhibition

RSF index reveals that press freedom gaps widened globally in 2025

China slams US over Cuba spy claims, calls sanctions ‘illegal’ and ‘barbaric’

India, Vietnam emerge as the world's biggest spice exporters

How China-Mozambique cooperation is shaping a people-centred path to sustainable development

Thousands of monks gather in Thailand for Earth Day mass meditation: Video

India shrugs off Trump's 'hellhole' repost amid diplomatic ties

Turkish flag burned during torchlight procession marking 111 years since Armenian Genocide

When stories travel: How screens connect China and Africa — Opinion

Pakistan astronauts prepare for space flight to Chinese space station

Japan allows lethal arms exports, PM Takaichi defends move

India’s Manipur protests turn violent after deadly attack: Video

Japan issues tsunami alerts after powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake

Humanoid robot finishes half-marathon faster than the human record holder in Beijing

Politics is less dominated by major cities than you might think

China pushes back: Rising tensions over the Panama Canal

Ice swimming champion leads cold-water training camp in Moscow: Video

Putin highlights growing Russia–Indonesia ties during Moscow meeting: Video

Identity in Xi’s China: Unity or Uniformity?: Opinion

Solar art shines amid global energy crisis in the Philippines: Video

What to know: Indonesia deports alleged Scottish crime boss Steven Lyons

Japanese premier Takaichi meets her rock ‘god’

India welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, calls for 'unimpeded' shipping in Hormuz

Shanghai bar shakes up traditional Chinese medicine with modern mixology

Global shockwaves drive plastic price surge in Indonesia: Video

China installs highway lasers to prevent drowsy driving: Video

Philippines Roundup: Street drinking ban, Japan-US drills, backlash over China oil deal

How dogs became Kim Jong Un’s diplomatic and propaganda tool

Netanyahu urges Israelis to follow safety guidelines after Haifa deaths: Video

Bangladesh opposition rallies over fuel crisis and cancelled referendum