Since toppling a democratically elected government over five years ago, Myanmar's military has lost control over swaths of land to armed resistance groups across the country. It has severely damaged the economy and left the regime internationally isolated, facing numerous allegations of war crimes.
Skip next section Madhya Pradesh orders probe in Bargi Dam tragedy May 1, 2026 Madhya Pradesh orders probe in Bargi Dam tragedy The cruise boat flipped after being caught in a sudden stormImage: ANI News/IMAGO The government of Madhya Pradesh has ordered a probe into a deadly cruise boat accident that occurred at the Bargi
Arriving in Hong Kong as a penniless 12-year-old stowaway from southern China, Jimmy Lai sought only freedom and a future. At the time, Lai could never have imagined how his life would become forever intertwined with this former British colony.
Skip next section Supreme Court calls for amendment in law on pregnancy termination for minor rape survivors April 30, 2026 Supreme Court calls for amendment in law on pregnancy termination for minor rape survivors In India, abortion can be legally performed up to 20 weeks and up to 24 weeks for specific categoriesImage: Sonu Mehta/Hindustan
Thailand's former prime minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, who's serving a one-year prison term for corruption, is set to be released on parole in May, according to a Department of Corrections statement on Wednesday.
Supporters of former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol stage a rally outside of the Seoul High Court in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Japan's decision to abolish its long-held ban on lethal weapons sales overseas has been welcomed by allies and condemned by regional rivals. However, the policy change is likely to have lasting implications for the geopolitical rivalries that are destabilizing the western Pacific. Some fear the move could push the region to the brink of armed clashes.
Renault's new electric Twingo fits easily into the French carmaker's portfolio. It is a modern mini passenger car meant for urban European drivers, but it also tells a story about changes in the broader auto industry. Renault developed the new Twingo over a breakneck 21 months in Shanghai, following an initial design phase in France.
A fatal train collision occurred outside Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, late Monday, killing at least 14 people, the state-owned KAI rail company said on Tuesday. It added that another 84 people received hospital treatment.
The U.S. travel ban against 39 countries has thrown thousands of people into legal limbo, as the Trump administration has paused reviewing visa, green card, work permit, and citizenship applications.
New Delhi last week slammed as "inappropriate" comments shared by US President Donald Trump on social media that referred to India as a "hellhole."
Skip next section WATCH: India's quick-commerce boom comes with human cost April 27, 2026 WATCH: India's quick-commerce boom comes with human cost India's quick-commerce boom promises 10-minute deliveries. But for delivery riders, it means long hours, low pay and constant risk. A ground report from Delhi on the people powering this multibillion-dollar industry.