Jokowi enters seventh year on stronger political footing
Seven years in, the former Jakarta governor continues to prove his doubters wrong as he tightens his grip on power.
India successfully tests nuclear capable missile Agni-5
Scientists have said that at its fastest, the Indian intercontinental ballistic missile will be 24 times faster than the speed of sound
Okinawa port clogged with pumice stones
The pumice stones are believed to have been ejected from the Fukutokuokanoba submarine volcano near the Ogasawara Islands, which erupted in August.
Former president Roh given state funeral
Former President Roh Tae-woo will be given a state funeral, the prime minister said, citing his achievements as president.
Moon’s office faces dilemma over state funeral for ex-leader Roh
The country's last general-turned-president was accused of deep involvement in a coup and a bloody crackdown on a pro-democracy uprising.
Princess Mako marries Kei Komuro, leaves Imperial family
She will start her new life as Mako Komuro.
Sara Duterte pushed Bongbong Marcos to run for president, says Imee
Senator Imee Marcos said her brother was hesitant to run for president as he did was not prepared.
Festival flowers in short supply in Nepal due to rains
Last week's unseasonal downpour damaged flower fields in Nepal and India.
Asia suffers hottest year on record in 2020: UN
Asia’s warmest year on record saw the mean temperature 1.39 degrees Celsius above the 1981-2010 average
Trading scraps for groceries in Hanoi
Stalls that allow people to do so are present at several locations in the city.