Asia

Hong Kong activist's father convicted under national security over insurance policy

Taiwan says budget delay risks 'rupture' in line of defence against China

US bars Palau Senate president, former Marshall Islands mayor from entry

US used mobile launchers for missiles at Qatar base as Iran tensions rose, satellite pictures show

Pakistan’s last guardian of wheat straw art: Video

US Vice President Vance's office deletes post referring to 'Armenian genocide'

Afghan found guilty in UK of raping 12-year-old girl

Exclusive-Leader of Myanmar armed group says world is ignoring junta's deadly airstrikes

US and Azerbaijan sign strategic partnership during Vance visit

China's AGIBOT hosts Lunar New Year gala featuring 200 humanoid robots in Shanghai: Video

South Africa's Ramaphosa backs efforts to end Ukraine war in call with Putin

Kyrgyzstan president fires powerful security chief, a longtime ally

After 15 years, Bangladesh returns to the ballot in a vote born out of protests

Walk for peace: Buddhist monks arrive in Washington after 2,300-mile journey

Why Indonesia and Brunei are tightening cooperation on drugs

Philippines moves to probe alleged Epstein link after report exposes online clean-up network

How Bangladesh’s mass protests are reshaping its 2026 elections

Merz to meet with Rubio and Wang Yi in Munich, German official says

South Korea revives plan to add medical students; doctors criticise bid

Indonesia says proposed Gaza peacekeeping force could total 20,000 troops

Fire breaks out at Hong Kong airport, no injuries reported, officials say

Estonia says Russia planning military buildup to shift power in Europe

Philippine Congress dismisses impeachment complaints against Marcos

China charges former official of defence industry regulator with graft

Russia hits Odesa energy infrastructure, cuts power for thousands, governor says

China willing to help Cuba amid jet fuel shortage, foreign ministry says

Factbox-Main issues in Bangladesh's February 12 election

Seven killed in gold mine accident in eastern China, state media CCTV reports

China to support 'reunification forces' in Taiwan, go after 'separatists'

Australia asks for meeting with Roblox after grooming, content complaints

Malaysia's top court restores conviction and jail sentence on former palm-oil agency chair, Bernama reports

New Zealand mosque shooter's former lawyers say he showed anxiety but did not appear depressed

Thai PM says new government will complete full term

Philippines sees signs of cooperation from China despite sea disputes

Hong Kong leader says Jimmy Lai's sentence 'deserved' after all the harm committed

China releases policy paper on national security in Hong Kong after Jimmy Lai sentencing

Analysis-China set to widen footprint in Bangladesh as India's ties decline

US appeals court lets Trump continue ending deportation protections

Australia urges calm after violent clashes in Sydney during Israeli President's visit