China’s property giant Evergrande ordered to liquidate as debt talks fail

Hong Kong court orders developer to wind up after finding company has no viable restructuring plan.

Depleted West Indies end 27-year wait to stun Australia in Brisbane

Injured pacer Shamar Joseph took seven wickets as West Indies pulled off a remarkable eight-run win in the second Test.

The beautiful game: Still a crucible for protest in Hong Kong?

Football has long provided an arena for protest in Hong Kong, but this Asian Cup has been quieter.

North Korea fires multiple cruise missiles off east coast

Missile launches come days after Pyongyang announced test of the ‘Pulhwasal-3-31’ strategic cruise missile.

‘Taiwan independence’ an obstacle to China-US relations, says Beijing

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan met to discuss bilateral relations.

Brutality of oppression: Ai Weiwei speaks on Gaza, China and New York City

‘Speak your thoughts loudly and without considering the consequences,’ says the artist.

Tuvalu’s pro-Taiwan leader loses seat in closely watched election

Tuvalu is one of only 12 remaining diplomatic allies of Taipei amid growing US-China rivalry in the Pacific.

Boeing woes spark painful memories for families of Indonesian crash victims

Near-disaster involving Alaska Airlines aircraft has revived questions about plane manufacturer’s safety record.

Stories of ‘beating the odds’ in China draw dark responses from wary public

Wave of online scepticism about two stories of survival and success in China point to deeper public dissatisfaction.

Filipinos in Hong Kong were promised a new life in Poland. It never came

Two-part Al Jazeera investigation reveals claims of deception by recruiters working across multiple countries.

Photos: Thousands protest Australia Day celebrations

Thousands of ‘Invasion Day’ protesters demanded the date of the annual Australia Day celebrations be changed.

Pacific island Tuvalu votes as ties with Taiwan in spotlight

Poll in nation threatened by climate change closely watched as China and the United State vie for influence in region.

In Hong Kong, decades of wealth gains evaporate on China’s watch

Hong Kong’s stock market is lower today than it was in 1997 when the territory returned to Chinese sovereignty.

Photos: Rohingya refugees in Indonesia still hope for a better future

On the beach and in a car park, Rohingya refugees are taking shelter wherever they can amid a hostile reception in Aceh.

Toppled statues, protests: Australia marks contentious national holiday

Thousands join marches in major cities amid growing debate over holiday once known for barbecues and beach trips.

These Filipinos paid thousands for a job in Poland. Now they feel cheated

Two-part Al Jazeera investigation reveals claims of deception by recruiters working across multiple countries.

Japan’s ‘Moon Sniper’ makes successful pinpoint landing, space agency says

Japan says it has received all of the data about its aircraft’s historic landing after having to power it off.

Japan sentences man to death for Kyoto anime studio fire that killed 36

Judge says attack on renowned Kyoto Animation by Shinji Aoba, 45, ‘instantly turned the studio into hell’.

Malaysian Hindus show religious devotion at Thaipusam

Millions of people join processions to major temples to honour Lord Murugan and the struggle of good over evil.

North Korea says tested new type of cruise missile with nuclear capability

State news agency says Pulhwasal-3-31 cruise missile is still in its development phase.