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China's Xi mourns Liu Yandong, rare woman official among country's Communist elite
Former Chinese vice-premier Liu Yandong was one of the six women that have been a full member of the 25-member Politburo.
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'Fuel of the poor' LPG soars in Pakistan, forcing rickshaw drivers to cut meals
Traders said the price of a 12kg cylinder surged 56 per cent to 7,000 Pakistani rupees (US$25.30) within days of border closures triggered by the war in Iran, or about 583 rupees per kg on the open market.
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Thai PM Anutin to face his first censure debate in December
The opposition's allegations include fraud in the upper house election process, corruption in local government examinations and mismanagement of the economy and recent floods.
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Lahore, Delhi choke as air pollution spikes in parts of South Asia
Air pollution becomes a severe problem for the region around this time of the year when cold, dense air traps emissions, pushing pollution levels to the highest in the world and exposing residents to serious respiratory risks.
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Bangladesh garment workers stage fourth day of wage protests
Clashes were reported across industrial belts around Dhaka, including Ashulia, Gazipur and the capital's Mirpur area, as workers staged fresh demonstrations and attempted to block major highways.
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Hong Kong logs hottest October on record
The Hong Kong Observatory logged a monthly mean temperature of 27.6°C - a 0.2°C increase from last year's already record-breaking figure for the same period.
- Asian Cup postponed until December 2027, AFC says
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Indonesia unlikely to export electricity in the near future, citing domestic demand: Minister
Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Downstreaming and Energy Transition Bahlil Lahadalia did not name any country specifically, but Singapore had previously granted conditional approvals for firms to import low-carbon electricity from Indonesia.
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Indian national killed after two helicopters collide in Nepal's Mount Everest region
The accident comes during the peak trekking season in Nepal, when helicopters ferry hikers and climbers in the region.
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Indonesian police name suspects after 58 citizens lured to Russia to serve as mercenaries
The Indonesian citizens were initially offered jobs in logistics, border security and defence construction, but when arriving in Russia, were told to sign contracts to serve as mercenaries, undergo training and potentially be deployed to conflict zones.
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Why the latest North-South Korea tensions are different - and what could happen next
Despite echoes of past confrontations, North Korea’s shifting strategic priorities and hostile stance towards Seoul have raised questions about how the latest tensions could unfold.
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China rolls out support measures to aid struggling stocks
Persistent weakness in the world's second-largest economy, reeling from sluggish consumption and a prolonged property sector debt crisis, and sharp falls in tech stocks have hit investor confidence.
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North Korea rejects US allegation over Binance crypto heist as 'grave political provocation'
The FBI said on Saturday (Oct 31) that a North Korea-affiliated hacking group called TraderTraitor was behind the attack.
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Bangladesh garment factories shut again as wage protests turn violent
The government has formed a six-member wage board to address workers’ demands for a monthly minimum wage increase amid rising inflation and living costs.
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South Korea investigates leak of President Lee's passport details
The passport details of 168 people, including South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and his security officers, had been posted on a paid website in early June.
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China calls for Mideast dialogue in talks with Iran, Saudi, Oman
"All parties should ... in a spirit of reason and pragmatism, focus on a political solution rather than once again resorting to armed conflict," said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
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Vietnam scraps child organ donors proposal after backlash
The scrapped draft that was submitted to the National Assembly proposed allowing 15- to 17-year-olds to donate their organs after death, if the parent or legal representative consented.
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Countries must pay more towards WHO: Indonesian candidate
The World Health Organization should focus on reprioritising its spending rather than chasing replacement funding, said Indonesia's Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin.
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Japan launches new national agency to deal with disasters
More than 350 workers at the National Disaster Management Agency will oversee preparedness, emergency response and reconstruction efforts.
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CNA Explains: What happens to carbon credits when the forests protecting them burn?
Wildfires in Indonesia are threatening forests linked to carbon credit projects. What does this mean for companies that have paid to offset their emissions, and are the safeguards enough?