• Singapore denies Malaysian scholar entry, calling her 'undesirable visitor'

    Fadiah Nadwa Fikri urged some in Singapore to "adopt her brand of radical advocacy", authorities say.

    Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:42:56 GMT

  • Belarus leader gifts rifle to North Korea's Kim as they sign friendship treaty

    Two key supporters of Russia's war in Ukraine close ranks as Alexander Lukashenko visits Pyongyang.

    Fri, 27 Mar 2026 03:14:10 GMT

  • Nepal swears in ex-rapper as new prime minister

    Balendra Shah won the election by a landslide promising change to Nepalis who are angry at corruption.

    Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:10:50 GMT

  • Trump confirms May meeting with Xi Jinping as Iran war forces postponement

    Trump's delayed meeting with Xi Jinping will be the first visit to China by a US president since 2017.

    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:34:55 GMT

  • New India bill to amend transgender rights sparks protests

    The bill seeks to change how transgender people are legally recognised and their right to self-identify.

    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:01:03 GMT

  • India's fertiliser supplies under strain as war disrupts shipments

    Analysts say current stocks are enough for the upcoming sowing season, but this may change if the war stretches on.

    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:40:45 GMT

  • Why was a £1.5bn Chinese plan to invest in a Highland yard blocked?

    Ming Yang proposed building a wind turbine manufacturing plant at Ardersier.

    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:31:28 GMT

  • 'We are being choked': Philippines transport workers strike over fuel costs

    It comes as a ship carrying barrels of Russian crude oil arrived in the Philippines earlier this week.

    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:00:31 GMT

  • Australia bans Iranian tourists with valid visas for six months

    Critics say the move, which comes after Iranian footballers were granted asylum, is a "moral failure".

    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:43:31 GMT

  • Australia's sunscreen regulator wants new rules after recent product scandal

    The medicines regulator is proposing stricter rules after more than a dozen products were recalled.

    Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:45:39 GMT

  • Marcos promises 'flow of oil' as Philippines declares energy emergency

    The President says the country will procure one million barrels of oil to add to the current stock.

    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:59:46 GMT

  • Indian singer's drowning was accidental - Singapore coroner

    The coroner ruled that there was no evidence of foul play in the death of iconic singer Zubeen Garg.

    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:40:21 GMT

  • A right-wing populist party made big poll gains - and it's shaking up Australian politics

    Pauline Hanson's One Nation is riding a wave of popularity driven by voters weary of mainstream parties.

    Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:36:31 GMT

  • Everyday life in Asia is being upended by Iran war fuel crisis

    Asia relies heavily on oil and gas from the Gulf, and shortages and higher prices are starting to bite.

    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:12:50 GMT

  • UK universities flock to India - but will they succeed?

    Nine UK universities are setting up campuses in India, but enrolment is expected to be modest initially.

    Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:10:24 GMT

  • Germany has a shortage of workers - so it's turning to India for help

    The European nation, struggling to find skilled staff, is giving jobs to young people from India.

    Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:03:25 GMT

  • How a medieval English abbey became a Chinese wedding destination

    Today's brides say they are inspired by wedding of Taiwanese popstar Jay Chou at the abbey in 2015.

    Sun, 22 Mar 2026 09:27:40 GMT