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Taiwan opposition rushes to register candidates after collapse of joint bid
The opposition's failure to unite puts the DPP's William Lai in pole position for January's presidential election.
New Zealand gets new government promising tax cuts, less red tape
Centre-right National Party forms three-way coalition with the classically liberal ACT and populist New Zealand First.
Analysis: How to enforce the Israel-Hamas truce
The truce comes into effect soon. Its execution will fall on two fighting forces that have been trying to kill the other
Venice to trial admission fee, visitor limit from April 2024
City mayor hopes scheme can be a model for other places that are struggling to cope with surging visitor numbers.
A fire, two deaths and the business of elder care in India
On January 1, two women at an Antara Care Home in Delhi died in a fire, raising questions about the eldercare business.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 639
As the war enters its 639th day, these are the main developments.
Indonesia’s presidential hopefuls face slowdown in region’s biggest economy
GDP growth slowed to 4.94 percent in the third quarter, compared with 5.72 percent during the same period in 2022.
‘Just as scared’: Cyberscam victims in Cambodia find no freedom in rescue
Many end up for months on end in dire conditions in detention centres – sometimes alongside their traffickers.
Violent protests in Dublin after children injured in knife attack
Police say they have not ruled out any motive behind stabbing incident, and warn against spread of 'misinformation'.
Hamas says 30 killed in Israeli attack on UN school ahead of Gaza truce
Ahead of planned four-day pause in hostilities, Israel says war to continue for two months after 'brief respite'.