Asia
optional screen reader
Brunei says it won't enforce death penalty for gay sex
-
South Korea Says N. Korea Fired Short-Range Missile: Joongang
North Korea has fired a short-range missile eastward from the city of Wonsan on its east coast, according to South Korea’s Yonhap news agency.
-
Thai king Vajiralongkorn marries 'bodyguard' making her queen
The king of Thailand has married the deputy head of his personal security detail, and given her the title of queen, a royal statement has said.
-
Sri Lanka cracks down on Muslims
Saudi Women Prepare To Drive As Ban Nears End A week after Sri Lankan suicide bombers left more than 250 people dead, the reeling nation has banned all kinds of face clothing.
Latest Asia
Sri Lanka attacks: Death toll revised down by 'about 100'
Sri Lanka has revised down the death toll from Sunday's blasts by more than 100, to "about 253", the health ministry says.
- By
Pregnant wife of Sri Lanka bomber detonates suicide vest during raids, killing her children and three police officers
The pregnant wife of a Sri Lankan suicide bomber has detonated a suicide vest as police raided her home, killing herself and her children.
- By
Kim Jong-un in Russia for Vladimir Putin summit
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has arrived in the far east of Russia for a summit with President Vladimir Putin.
- By
Mass funerals mark Sri Lanka's day of mourning
As Sri Lanka buries its dead, grief turns to anger amid reports that authorities were warned about possible attacks.
- By
![More than 320 people were killed in the Easter Sunday blasts, with hundreds more wounded [Thomas Peter/Reuters]](/uploads/news/2019_04/f92b84e560db42f9a234b88ad38ce720_18.jpg)
‘This bloody day is our reward to you’: Islamic State claims responsibility for Sri Lanka massacre
Islamic State has officially claimed responsibility for the Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka via its al-Amaq news agency.
- By
Sri Lanka attacks: British dad's tribute to 'amazing' family
A British husband has paid tribute to his "wonderful" wife and their two "amazing" children who were among the 290 victims of a wave of bombings in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday.
- By
How the deadly Sri Lanka attacks unfolded, one by one
In the space of just 20 minutes, six devastating and co-ordinated bomb blasts shattered the morning peace around Sri Lanka.
- By
'There was utter chaos': Sri Lanka left reeling after wave of bombings
More than 200 dead and hundreds more wounded as churches and luxury hotels targeted in series of attacks on Sunday
- By
Kabul attack: Explosion and gunfire near ministry building
Gunmen attacked the Afghan ministry of information in the centre of the capital Kabul, officials said.
- By
North Korea test fires new tactical guided weapon - state media
North Korea says it has test-fired a new type of "tactical guided weapon".
- By
Modi's India: A growing economy but not enough jobs
Here's a look at the Indian leader's record so far.
- By
Ripple effect from Brunei’s crackdown
There are fears Brunei’s shocking crackdown on gay people could have consequences beyond its borders.
- By
Brunei sultan’s salacious family secret
The Sultan of Brunei has a family secret: His brother Prince Jefri has spent billions and had a luxury yacht with a salacious name.
- By
Inside the insanely decadent life of the Sultan of Brunei
The Sultan of Brunei is living a fantastically extravagant life, with a fortune that’s said to grow by $147 every second.
- By
Brunei urges tourism after introducing death penalty for homosexuality
Facing a worldwide backlash to new laws that mean gay people can be stoned to death, Brunei has launched a bold campaign.
- By
Medical team details plan that saved Thai soccer boys from hypothermia
The rescue of boys from deep inside a Thai cave gripped the world. Now new details of the “unbelievable” mission have been revealed.
- By
