Asia

Boeing 787 Jet Bound for London Crashes in India With 242 on Board

The Air India flight crashed in a residential area of the western Indian city of Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff.

• 1 years ago

• By
  Shan Li

How political chaos helped forge South Korea's presidential frontrunner

A political implosion turned controversial politician Lee Jae-myung into a presidential favourite.

• 1 years ago

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  Gavin Butler BBC News Reporting from Singapore, Yuna Ku BBC Korean Reporting from Seoul

South Korea is voting for a new president after six months of political chaos. Here’s what to know

• 1 years ago

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  Jessie Yeung, CNN

Hegseth urges Asia to boost defence against China's 'imminent' threat to Taiwan

• 1 years ago

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  Tessa Wong (Asia Digital Reporter ) • Reporting from Shangri-la Dialogue, Singapore

Kim Jong-un furious as North Korea warship partly ‘crushed’ in launch gone wrong

• 1 years ago

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  Justin McCurry in Tokyo and agencies

Trump says 'total reset negotiated' with China during tariff talks in Geneva

President says 'great progress' was made with Beijing amid tariff battle

• 1 years ago

• By
  Alexandra Koch

Pakistan, India agree to immediate ceasefire following weeks of deadly clashes

Tensions soared after last month's attack at tourist site in India-controlled Kashmir

• 1 years ago

• By
  The Associated Press

Pakistan shuts airspace to Indian airlines and suspends trade

The move comes after New Delhi halted a water-sharing treaty following a deadly terrorist attack 

• 1 years ago

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  Editors Desk

‘FORCEFUL’ RETALIATION: China punches back as yuan hits 17-year low

After plenty of mud-slinging, China has announced a massive manoeuvre to hit back at Donald Trump after its currency dipped dramatically.

• 1 years ago

• By
  Benedict Brook , Natalie Brown and Alex Blair

China is not backing down from Trump's tariff war. What next?

• 1 years ago

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  Editors Desk

Jubilation in South Korea After President Who Declared Martial Law Is Ousted

The nation’s top court upheld the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol, clearing the way for the election of a new president. Demonstrators erupted in cheers.

• 1 years ago

South Korean court to rule on Yoon impeachment over martial law scandal

South Korea's Constitutional Court will make its long-awaited verdict on the fate of suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday, as the embattled nation seeks closure following months of political turmoil in the aftermath Yoon's failed martial law bid last December.

• 1 years ago

Myanmar earthquake death toll climbs to over 2,700, local media reports

Another 4,521 people were injured, Gen. Min Aung Hlaing reportedly said.

• 1 years ago

• By
  Kevin Shalvey

Myanmar earthquake: woman trapped for days pulled alive from the rubble

• 1 years ago

• By
  Rebecca Ratcliffe in Bangkok

Experts predict 10,000+ dead in horror quake

Experts say the devastating earthquake in Myanmar was likely the strongest to hit the country in decades, with modelling suggesting thousands could be dead.

• 1 years ago

• By
  Ally Foster , Alex Blair and AFP

Horror moment Bangkok high-rise collapses

• 1 years ago

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  Editors Desk