Burma's government hosted its standard Armed Forces Day parade, flaunting its purported military might in stark contrast to losses incurred amid clashes with rebel groups.
The Aral Sea once supported large communities. But since the sea nearly completely disappeared, fewer people are left to keep the communities and customs alive.
The Taiwanese navy has commissioned a pair of new corvettes amid a rising threat from China. The new ships are fast, maneuverable and carry a range of missiles and deck guns.
A suicide bomber in northwest Pakistan allegedly targeted a vehicle carrying construction workers and engineers, including five Chinese nationals, police say.
The founders of a Malaysian convenience store chain, KK Mart Group and one of its suppliers are facing charges over socks with the word "Allah" for sale.
13 'elite troops' were arrested by Indonesia's military on Monday for being involved in a video of an indigenous Papua man being tortured; the Papua man is believed to be part of a separatist group.
Six women were found dead off the coast of Indonesia's Aceh province, authorities said Monday, confirming they were aboard a refugee boat that capsized while en route from Bangladesh.
The Philippines expressed its βstrongest protest" against China over a water cannon assault by the Chinese coast guard against the Filipino navy in the disputed South China Sea.
Senior doctors in South Korea began submitting resignations en masse in support of junior doctors who are striking over the governmentβs plan to increase medical school admissions.
New European Union rules aimed at protecting forests are reordering how the world gets its coffee. Vietnam coffee farmers are adapting their methods to meet these rules.
The U.S. will not help the Philippines build a new port near Taiwan after initial engagement on the subject, removing a potential point of friction between the U.S. and China.
Arnolfo Teves Jr., a former Filipino congressman, has been arrested on accusations of orchestrating the killings of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo and eight others.
Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto has been elected president, with the result being announced Wednesday and the runners-up vowing legal challenges to it.
Pakistani security forces killed at least eight insurgents Wednesday as they repelled a separatist attack on a government building near a Chinese-funded port.
Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong resigned on Wednesday amid an anti-corruption campaign. The Communist Party accepted Thuong's resignation, citing violations.
A wooden boat carrying dozens of Rohingya Muslims capsized on Wednesday off the coast of Kuala Bubon beach in Indonesia. Local fishermen rescued six people.
Japan's Coast Guard is conducting a rescue operation after the South Korean tanker Keoyoung Sun capsized off Mutsure Island, killing seven of its crew.
U.N. Secretary General AntΓ³nio Guterres on Monday condemned escalating violence in Burma, following airstrikes that killed at least 25 Rohingya villagers.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Mane has issued a ban on musical horns on vehicles after videos surfaced on social media showing people dancing on roadsides.
Armenia's Prime Minister has voiced the urgency of defining the border with Azerbaijan to prevent further conflict, despite an agreement to negotiate a peace treaty.
Merchandise for Los Angeles baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani regularly sells for exorbitant prices in his native Japan, with Dodgers gear quickly replacing its Angels counterparts.
North Korea fired a missile into the Sea of Japan Monday after the U.S. engaged in what the North regards as provocative military drills with its southern neighbor.
The FBI says it has returned 22 artifacts to Japan after a Massachusetts family found them in the personal effects of their World War II veteran father.
The camps of the two losing Indonesian presidential candidates from last month's election intend to contest the official results in the Constitutional Court.
The International Monetary Fund will conduct key talks with the new Pakistani government this week to determine the nation's eligibility for $1.1 billion in bailout funds.
In Vietnam's Mekong Delta, people from impoverished backgrounds are increasingly drawn to cities, seeking refuge from the region's climate vulnerability.
A three-story residential building collapsed early Tuesday in Multan, Pakistan, on Tuesday, resulting in nine deaths and injuries to at least two others.
Royalist groups and supporters of ousted King Gyanendra Shah are demanding his restoration amid claims of corruption, failed governance and frustration with politicians.
Pakistani authorities barred visitors for imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan after receiving intelligence reports about a possible attack on the prison where he is being held.
A Pakistani court has sentenced 22-year-old Junaid Munir to death for insulting the Muhammad, the prophet of the country's state-enforced Islamic religion.
Flash floods and landslides triggered by torrential rains in Indonesia's Sumatra island have led to at least 26 deaths, with 11 people still missing, officials say.
General Douglas MacArthur was forced to flee the Philippines on this day in history, March 11, 1942. MacArthur was trying to avoid capture by the Japanese.
It's been 10 years since the world was shaken by the mysterious disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 and the 239 passengers who were on board.
India's foreign minister traveled to Japan to meet with his counterpart. The two countries agreed to increase security and economic cooperation as China's regional influence grows.
Customs officials at the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand recovered approximately 87 animals being illegally trafficked by six Indian nationals to Mumbai.
The Philippines refuses to allow China to remove a Filipino military outpost in the South China Sea. This follows a confrontation where Filipino navy personnel were injured.
Sri Lanka's President, Ranil Wickremesinghe, is seeking a loan repayment pause until 2028 as the country grapples with bankruptcy. The government aims to gradually repay debts.
Senator Eric Schmitt of Missouri is calling on the Pentagon to take action after Chinese and Philippines Coast Guard vessels collided in the disputed South China Sea on Tuesday.
Former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos, mother of the current president and widow of ousted dictator Ferdinand Marcos, has been hospitalized with pneumonia at the age of 94.
Truong My Lan, a prominent real estate figure in Vietnam, is currently facing trial for alleged fraud amounting to $12.5 billion. She is accused of embezzling bank funds.
Nepal's two largest communist parties formed a coalition government Monday, partnering with smaller parties to keep Maoist Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal in office.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday addressed the issue of Chinese aggression in the South China Sea during a speech at the Lowy Institute in Melbourne.
A new report argues Chinese President Xi Jinping's signature Belt and Road Initiative, a global infrastructure program aimed to link China to emerging markets, has not lived up to the hype and has hurt China's reputation.
Cambodia has denied allegations of violating international law in the eviction of people near the Angkor Wat temple complex, claiming that it only relocated squatters.
As the 10-year anniversary of the ill-fated Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 approaches. Malaysia's government is announcing a renewed push to find the aircraft.
The Phnom Penh Post, which evolved into a bilingual institution, publishing in both Khmer and English daily, has announced it will cease its print operations.
Bangladesh's prime minister says a six-story shopping mall that caught fire in the country's capital had no fire exits. Many victims have been identified, officials say.
Pakistan's National Assembly on Thursday swore in newly-elected members of parliament, despite election integrity protests by supporters of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
A fire at a six-story shopping mall in Dhaka, Bangladesh, has left at least 43 people dead and dozens of others injured, according to Health Minister Samanta Lal Sen.
A fighter jet crashed and burned in Burma's Magway region due to what is being described as a technical fault in training maneuvers on Thursday, Feb. 29.
Learn about Vietnam's beloved dish, pho, as we uncover its origins, secret ingredients, eating etiquette and popular variations of this iconic Vietnamese delicacy.