Women and children are among those killed after inhaling an unknown substance in an industrial city.

Kunal Kamra says India's new IT rules infringe his right to free speech.

Business booms in a free-for-all industry less than a year after Thailand legalised cannabis.

Kim Jong-un's sister says the pact to counter Pyongyang's nuclear threat will lead to a "more serious danger".

A teacher in Maharashtra state is encouraging Parkinson's patients to discover the delights of dancing.

Vietnam is a major drug-trafficking hub despite having some of the harshest drug laws in the world.

A near-collision between Chinese and Philippine vessels underscores the dangers in disputed waters.

India's top wrestlers have accused Brij Bhushan Singh of sexually abusing several female athletes.

The Supreme Court indicates that legalising same-sex marriage may be for MPs to decide, not the courts.

The central bank's annual report highlighted the "unprecedented" increases in food and fuel prices.

Discover how the world’s few remaining monarchies crown their kings and queens.

Uma Krishnaiah is "heartbroken" as a politician who was convicted over his murder walks out of prison.

History textbooks for Chinese students have mentioned the country's pandemic response for the first time.

It’s the first such trip since a deadly clash between troops on the disputed border in 2020.

Police say Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn is suspected to have poisoned at least 13 people since 2020.

The declaration is an attempt to show support for Seoul and counter North Korea's nuclear threat.

It comes as relations between Washington and Beijing have deteriorated in recent months.

Amid tensions between its giant neighbours, Bhutan finds itself increasingly vulnerable.

People on far-flung islands in the Philippines risk being caught in a conflict between two superpowers.

Ukraine's president says his first call with China's leader since Russia's invasion was "meaningful".