International relations
France arrests Telegram CEO Pavel Durov at Paris airport
Messaging platform accused of being used for money laundering, drug trafficking
Society
Natural disasters
Mudslide in Thailand's Phuket kills 9 migrant workers from Myanmar
Disaster near tourist destination Big Buddha also kills 2 Russians and 2 Thais
Society
Bangladeshi women in garment industry held back by knowledge gap
'Magic bullet' of education seen as key to opening up managerial opportunities
Transportation
For China's taxi drivers, smartphones are as important as seat belts
Ride-hailing apps, robotaxis and flying cars add stiff competition to gain customers
Society
Small plane crashes in Thailand, all 9 aboard believed dead
Aircraft went down shortly after taking off from Bangkok airport
Politics
China to cut red tape so more couples tie the knot
Nation aims to boost birth rate as young people stay single in flagging economy
Indo-Pacific
Indo-Pacific nations embrace U.N. exercises to fight maritime crime
China provocations contribute to growing interest in boosting security
Society
Thailand confirms mpox case is clade 1b, 2nd outside of Africa
First case of disease diagnosed in Southeast Asian country
Society
Asia on alert over mpox as cases detected in Thailand, Philippines
Indonesia and Malaysia tighten surveillance at international entry points
Technology
Murders by Indian online game addicts overshadow booming sector
Debt-fuelled desperation sparks concern over world's rapidly growing market
Crime
India sets up doctors' panel on workplace safety after rape, murder
Activists say trainee's killing highlights how women still suffer sexual violence
Electric vehicles
Mercedes-Benz under pressure following South Korea EV blaze
Details of fire under investigation as residents call on company to make payout
Turbulent Thailand
Thai court rules against elected politicians, not coup makers
Dismissed Srettha Thavisin only the latest in long list of political scalps
Opinion
Indonesia must prevent return to New Order era mouthpiece media
Broadcasting law revision needs to ensure journalism promotes democracy
Crime
India doctors stay off job after strike over colleague's rape and murder
Medical association urges PM Modi to intervene to ensure hospital staff
Society
Japanese American WWII detainees honored in book that lists every name
Monument to 'console spirits' pieces together fragmented records to preserve history
Life
A guide to Tokyo's vegan revolution
Some of the best plant-based eateries sprouting up across Japan's capital
Japan immigration
Japan to survey foreigners' payments into pension, medical insurance
Government aims to study growing population's effect on social safety net
Society
India protests swell over rape-murder of female doctor
Doctors, nurses and paramedics walk out in call for safer working conditions
Work
Japan's 'lost generation' continues to struggle with career advancement
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Sports
South Korean soccer soldiers make first challenge for top spot
Gimcheon Sangmu capitalizes on struggles of traditional powerhouses
Gender
Japan's married surname law hinders economic progress, businesses say
Corporate leaders call for end to unified name rule amid gender disparity worries
Economy
Hong Kong population edges up from end-2023 as mainlanders move in
City touts programs to lure talent amid questions over long-term prospects
Afghanistan turmoil
Taliban dress code tightens cord around Afghan women, and men
Western apparel makers forced to adapt after group's return three years ago
Opinion
Japan can tap seniors' know-how by redefining leadership
In an inclusive society, you're never too old to contribute