Woman in her 90s pulled alive from rubble of Japan earthquake

The 7.6 quake struck on New Year’s Day, causing extensive damage to communities on the Noto Peninsula.

Is a global debt crisis looming?

The world is drowning in a record amount of debt concentrated in developing countries.

T20 World Cup 2024: India vs Pakistan scheduled on June 9 in New York

India and Pakistan will play in New York on June 9 as the schedule for the T20 World Cup 2024 is announced.

Tesla recalls 1.6 million electric vehicles in China

The cars reportedly have problems with their automatic assisted steering and door latch controls.

Japan races to find earthquake survivors five days on

As Japan’s earthquake rescue efforts enter its fifth day, there are growing concerns about resource availability.

Three killed, 28 injured in two-train collision in Indonesia’s West Java

A long-distance train from Indonesia’s second-largest city, Surabaya, has collided with a commuter train near Bandung.

Stateless babies: In northeast India, refugee mothers pray for nationhood

Without a refugee law, India is an uncertain home for new waves of asylum seekers. Will the 2024 election change that?

Asia’s business heirs look beyond profits, hoping to escape parents’ shadow

Second- and third-generation family businesses say sustainable investments are a priority like never before.

Myanmar military government pardons more than 9,000 prisoners

Annual amnesty marking Independence Day takes place during crisis in the north that poses threat to military rulers.

Bangladesh elections mark a pro-China tipping point in South Asia

Beijing will celebrate a return of the Awami League the most. But Dhaka might struggle to cope.

Photos: Thailand school offers safe space for environmental defenders

Focus at EarthRights School is on learning from a community’s fight to protect their land.

Japanese rescuers race to find survivors as quake death toll rises to 78

Scale of damage to roads and poor weather hamper relief efforts, three days after quake off Noto Peninsula.

Why temples are a top campaign stop in Taiwan’s election

Temples help politicians meet local voters, but there are concerns some may be too close to Beijing.

Japan investigates deadly plane collision and fire at Tokyo airport

Police in Japan are investigating the collision of two planes which killed five people on a Tokyo airport runway

Photos: Aftermath of devastating earthquake in Japan

Local authorities put the death toll at 48, but the number is expected to rise as rescuers comb the rubble.

Japan quake toll rises to 62 as rescuers struggle to reach cut-off villages

Heavy rain is forecast into Thursday raising the risk of landslides and further complicating relief efforts.

China targets friendly media, diplomats to ‘tell story of Xinjiang’

Beijing organises visits to region where it is accused of potential crimes against humanity, but not all are convinced.

Dozens killed as extent of Japan earthquake damage becomes clear

Earthquakes that struck Japan on New Year’s Day have killed dozens of people and caused widespread damage.

How devastating was Monday’s earthquake in Japan?

At least 30 people have been killed in Ishikawa while many people are believed to be trapped under rubble.

People flee burning plane at Tokyo airport

Video shows the moment passengers flee a burning Japan Airlines plane on the runway of Tokyo’s Haneda Airport.