The Chinese leader's New Year's Eve message comes just weeks ahead of Taiwan's crucial general election.

The veteran player, aged 37, made the announcement in the lead up to his final test match.

Bangladesh is holding general elections in January - Sheikh Hasina's hold on power looks unshakeable.

Setting out his aims for next year, Kim Jong Un also hardened his stance on unification with South Korea.

Reported deaths and injuries due to lightning have risen dramatically in Bangladesh.

Vinesh Phogat and other wrestlers have accused a powerful politician of sexual exploitation.

From making history at the Oscars to landing on the Moon - viral moments that had Indians talking.

Many Taiwanese follow religions with deep ties to China, which delights Beijing but worries Taipei.

The scrap fuselage was on its way to Assam from Mumbai on a lorry when it got stuck.

Dong Jun replaces Li Shangfu, who was last seen in public in August.

Relentless media coverage over allegations of drug use stalked Lee Sun-kyun's final months.

Reports allege Beijing asked Mayday to make pro-China comments and threatened the band when they refused.

The January incident that killed 72, including two infants, was the country's deadliest in decades.