Why South Korea's Election Matters
The election will decide the country's approach to North Korea, and hopefully usher in a new period of stability after former leader Park Geun-hye was jailed.
North Korea Claims CIA Plot to Kill Kim Jong Un
Pyongyang vowed to "mercilessly destroy" those it claims are responsible.
Japanese Luxury Train Costs up to $10,000 a Ride
The train travels across the northern-most island of Hokkaido.
Chinese Passenger Plane Takes Off in Shanghai
China hopes to compete with world-leaders Airbus and Boeing.
Dust Storm in Beijing brings Dangerous Air Pollution
Experts couldn't measure just how bad the air pollution was because the sandstorm caused traditional measuring instruments to break.
North Korea Lashes Out at China Over Nuclear Program
An editorial in the North Korean Central News Agency accuses Beijing of "raising tensions."
Komodo Dragon Attacks Tourist in Indonesia
Park officials said that the 50-year-old from Singapore ignored warnings not to get too close to the lizards.
North Korea Detains U.S. Professor for 'Hostile Acts''
Tony Kim is the third American being detained in North Korea.
Suu Kyi Rejects U.N. Inquiry into Rohingya Abuse
The U.N. suggests that crimes against humanity are likely occurring against the Rohingya in Myanmar.
Female Clerics Issue Fatwa Against Marital Rape
Most clerics taking part came from Indonesia, but a handful of female clerics traveled from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and India.
Chinese State Under Fire Over 'Acid Pools' Scandal
Drone footage captured pits full of water that had been turned dark red by pollution.
India: Kashmir Bans Social Media Sites After Protests
Authorities have banned 22 social media sites, including Facebook and Twitter.
Does Thailand Have Too Many Tourists?
32 million tourists visited Thailand in 2016, a figure expected to nearly double by 2030.
USS Carl Vinson 'Cannot Shoot Down Missiles'
The armada is due to arrive in the Korean Peninsula later this week.
Poor Conditions at Factory Making Ivanka Line: Report
Employees at the factory in China typically work 60-hour weeks according to an audit by inspectors.
Japan Set to Reach Bluefin Tuna Fishing Quota Early
Activists say overfishing will have devastating consequences for the species.
China Bans Muslim Baby Names in Xinjiang Region
The ban on baby names is seen as another restriction on the already closely watched ethnic Uighurs in the semi-autonomous region.
U.S. Nuclear Submarine Arrives in South Korea
The submarine will join the Carl Vinson aircraft carrier in training exercises.
Is Bangkok Really Banning Street Food?
After announcing a ban on street food, Bangkok authorities appear to have softened their stance.
Why India Is Blocking Funding from the Gates Foundation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's crackdown on NGOs has drawn criticism from human rights groups.
What Next for Pakistan's Nawaz Sharif?
Pakistani leader will face an investigation into his financial affairs ahead of elections in 2018.
Chinese Authorities to Question Apple
Beijing's internet regulators will urge the tech firm to "tighten up checks" on apps available in the Apple store.
North Korea: Volleyball Games at Nuclear Test Site
Analysts spotted three volleyball games apparently underway at the Punggye-Ri site.
Duterte Tells Jobless Filipinos To Kill Addicts
Police and vigilantes have killed around 9,000 people in Duterte's war on drugs, which began last summer.
Jakarta's Christian Governor Loses to Muslim Rival
The Christian incumbent Ahok was accused of blasphemy after a doctored video of a speech he made went viral.
Survey Shows Fall in Support for Duterte Drug Killings
73 percent of respondents said they were concerned that they or someone they know will be a victim of the war on drugs.
What We Know About North Korea's Nuclear Arsenal
Mike Pence has promised "an overwhelming response" to Kim Jong Un as the threat of war looms.
Trump Has No Plans for 'Red Line' on North Korea
At the White House Easter Egg Roll the U.S. president said North Korea has "gotta behave."
Five Times India's Textbooks Have Been Terribly Sexist
One likened women to donkeys, while another said meat-eaters tell lies and commit sex crimes.
"Furious 8" Movie Zooms Past $30M by Noon in China
In North America, Thursday preview sales fell short of the "Furious 7" numbers from 2015.