Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies after more than three years in coma, palace officials say
Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the king's eldest daughter, had been in a coma since December 2022.
Air India crash families' year-long battle to identify remains of victims
Relatives urge Indian authorities for answers after receiving the misidentified, and in one case mixed, remains of their loved ones.
Three Indian sailors killed in US strike on oil tanker
The US military had attacked the Palau-flagged tanker on Wednesday after accusing it of not complying with directions.
Thai court sentences two men to death over Bangkok shrine bombing
Twenty people died and 120 others were injured in the explosion at the Erawan shrine 11 years ago.
Chinese police detain man after dog torture videos spark outrage
The man allegedly posed as an "adopter" of animals but ended up abusing the dogs and cats he took in.
Family of British toddler speaks as Australian inquiry into cold case murders begins
NSW inquiry will also examine whether notorious serial killer Ivan Milat was responsible for more murders.
Four days of rain slashed population of world's rarest orangutans, study says
Climate change-induced weather events are pushing orangutan populations to extinction, says a study.
Thousands march in Pakistan-administered Kashmir as clashes kill at least 15
An uneasy silence has blanketed the capital, with empty streets, closed shops and patrolling police.
An Everest guide's miraculous survival raises questions for tourism industry
Why was a cook leading clients up the world's highest peak? And why was he left to rescue himself?
Growing backlash in Japan over Trump's use of anime characters
The US president has angered some fans by using the images of characters like Pikachu and Naruto.
Air India crash pilot's father vows to defend son's reputation
Investigators are expected to soon release an update on the crash, which killed 260 people last year.
Pakistan launches deadly air strikes in Afghanistan, reigniting tensions
The fresh strikes come after weeks of relative calm in the restive border region between the two countries.
Firms charged with manslaughter over deadly Hong Kong fire
The Wang Fuk Court blaze last year was the deadliest that Hong Kong had seen in 70 years, killing 168 people.
Alleged Bondi Beach gunman charged with another 19 offences
Naveed Akram, 24, is already facing 59 charges over an attack on a Jewish festival in December.
'Iconic' Australian BBQ chain goes out of business after almost 50 years
Barbecues Galore will close dozens of stores across the country with the loss of about 500 jobs.
Inside Myanmar, rebels are losing ground as military forces men into army
The BBC travels with rebels to frontline positions in Myanmar to see how the war is unfolding.
Two reportedly killed as women take part in rare protest in Afghanistan
The demonstration, in the western city of Herat, was broken up after police are alleged to have opened fire.
Man accused of killing mother-in-law with poison-laced satay
Indonesia police allege the man killed the woman as he felt disrespected by her.
Black bear caught in Japan after days of sightings
The capture in Utsunomiya comes as bear attacks have reached record levels across Japan.
Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un vow stronger ties as North Korea visit wraps up
Xi has wrapped up a two-day visit to Pyongyang, his first official trip to North Korea since 2019.
Hundreds of aftershocks jolt Philippines as officials say death toll could rise
Dozens of people are dead and hundreds more injured following an earthquake in the country's south.
US adds BYD to list of firms with alleged Chinese military ties
The Pentagon list warns US firms of risks linked to working with flagged Chinese companies.
How one of India's most successful female politicians is losing her party
Mamata Banerjee's once-dominant Trinamool Congress party is unravelling, weeks after losing power in West Bengal.
Schoolchildren run from collapsing roof as ground shakes in Philippines quake
Pupils could be heard screaming as the earthquake struck the city of Digos, but the school said nobody was injured in the incident.