A massive search operation had been launched after two planes collided off Japan on 6 December.

Bahraini Hakeem Al-Araibi, who has refugee status in Australia, was detained in Thailand last month.

After many delays, the military has committed to a date as a first step to restore democracy.

India's ruling party trails in assembly elections in three key states where they were in power.

The country's central bank chief Urjit Patel stepped down abruptly on Monday, citing "personal reasons".

Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou was arrested in Canada for allegedly breaking US sanctions against Iran.

Three women who have travelled the world share their experiences of solo backpacking.

Scientists are getting closer to understanding the damaging tsunami that struck Sulawesi in September.

Chip-maker Qualcomm says it has won an injunction against Apple in a continuing dispute over intellectual property.

The ice streams that flow down the flanks of Asia's high mountains are moving slower as they thin.

The business tycoon left India in March 2016 after defaulting on debts of more than $1bn (£785m).

Urjit Patel left his post amid a reported rift between the Reserve Bank of India and the government.

Two smartphones with cameras encircled by their screens are launched within hours of each other.

A panel of experts bans nine mobile games and sends another 11 back for changes.

Liquor baron Vijay Mallya will appear in a London court to learn if he will be extradited to India.

He moves off camera and a woman's voice is heard shouting "woman basher" and "you hit me in the face".

The former Nissan chairman is accused of misreporting his salary and misusing company assets.

India clinch a dramatic 31-run victory in the first Test against Australia to claim only their sixth Test win down under.

Jacinda Ardern held back tears as she commented on the murder of British tourist Grace Millane.

Roger, who stood at more than 2m tall, won viral fame over the years for his muscular physique.