As West condemns Bangladesh election, China and Russia embrace Dhaka

The nation of 170 million people is moving closer to Beijing and Moscow amid tensions with the West, say analysts.

In talks with US, China says it will ‘never compromise’ on Taiwan

Warning in talks between Chinese and US military officials comes days before self-ruled island holds elections.

Who are the favourites to win the AFC Asian Cup 2023?

Al Jazeera takes a look at the top five favourites to lift the AFC Asian Cup crown in Qatar.

US, Ukraine, dozens more condemn alleged Russia-North Korea arms transfers

Foreign ministers of nearly 50 countries say such activities breach UN sanctions on North Korea.

How a roadside in eastern Myanmar became a military killing field

The vehicles in which 33 people were killed and set alight in December 2021 lie rusting on the roadside.

‘The whole thing collapsed’: How China uses the economy to pressure Taiwan

From pineapples to petrochemicals, Beijing uses trade to influence opinion, but analysts say it has little impact.

Huge crowds at Black Nazarene procession in Philippines

Hundreds of thousands of devotees came on to the streets of the Philippines’ capital Manila.

Chinese satellite launch triggers alarm in Taiwan

The alert comes as Taiwan prepares for next week’s elections.

South Korea takes dog meat off the menu

The government will provide compensation to dog meat businesses, although consumption was already rare.

Taiwan, China and the US explained | Start Here

Taiwan will elect its next president on January 13, as tensions in the region are rising.

The 10 players to watch at the AFC Asian Cup 2023 in Qatar

From South Korean and Japanese stars to local heroes, these are the players expected to light up the tournament.

Death toll from Japanese quake jumps to 161 as snow hinders relief efforts

Thousands of households remain without power, but situation in evacuation centres is slowly improving.

All you need to know about the AFC Asian Cup 2023

Teams, venues, tournament format, favourites and everything else you need to know about the AFC Asian Cup 2023 in Qatar.

China accuses UK of sending spy to access state secrets

China and the UK and its Western allies have traded barbs, accusing each other of espionage.

Australia outlaws Nazi salute and hate symbols

The law is introduced amid a surge in anti-Semitic and hate crimes, driven by the Israel-Hamas war.

A poll with outsize importance: What to know about Taiwan’s election

Taiwanese voters will choose their next president and legislature on January 13. China and the US will be watching.

Maldives suspends three officials for insulting Indian PM

Three deputy ministers were disciplined over social media posts about India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Blaze at Bangladesh refugee camp leaves thousands of Rohingya homeless

Hundreds of shelters at the refugee camp in southeastern Bangladesh were gutted with arson suspected.

‘Not ready to compete’: Nadal out of Australian Open due to hip injury

The winner of 22 Grand Slams has suffered a muscle tear on his hip days after making his long-awaited comeback.

China sanctions five US arms manufacturers over Taiwan weapons sales

The move follows US approval of $300m in military aid for the self-ruled island, which holds elections in a week.