Nearly 20 years ago, 389 men escaped from an Indian jail, led by a man believed to have planned the breakout.

Police arrested a 37-year-old man at the scene, and said further investigations were continuing.

Ireland is home to 40 Chinese firms, which some critics say harms the country's reputation.

Wars and recession in key Western markets have left India's diamond industry workers distraught and jobless.

The Bollywood superstar returned to movies in 2023 after a hiatus lasting four years.

The death toll is likely to rise as intense rain is forecast to persist until Tuesday.

As elections are held after a 10-year gap, people in Kashmir say they have waited long to be heard.

The famous Tirupati temple laddus are prized by devotees who consider them god’s blessing.

There is a stark difference in how - and how often - each candidate addresses the US-China relationship.

The destroyer transited the strait on its way to naval drills in the South China Sea, Japanese media report.

Pakistan has taken more than 20 loans from the IMF since 1958 and is currently its fifth-largest debtor.

Anna Perayil's parents allege she died four months after starting a job because of "overwhelming work stress&q…

Women working in Pakistan’s hospitals say they face sexual harassment, violence and verbal abuse.

Ten people are missing after the cities of Wajima and Suzu were badly hit by flooding over the weekend.

A video of the woman, detailing her alleged abuse by police, has gone viral and led to an outcry in India.

A Chinese woman said she was harassed by the couple seated behind her on a flight after reclining her seat.

The newly-elected president signals a pivot away from the unpopular old political order.

With time already served, Travis King was released by the military court, his legal team says.

He was kidnapped by separatists in Indonesia's West Papua region and spent more than 19 months in captivity.

The Rajapaksas had a vice-like grip on Sri Lanka until they were chased from power. Could they return?

More than 50,000 people voted in the competition - which has in the past been marred by controversy.

A land dispute near a gold mine has caused a spiral of violence between rival clans.

Hobart is grappling with the legacy of a surgeon who allegedly mutilated an Aboriginal man's remains.

The plan, which will set in from January, has been on the cards for a few years as China's population ages.

A land dispute near a gold mine has caused a spiral of violence between rival clans.

Protests and arrests mark the latest flashpoint in a fierce game of cat and mouse between Pakistan's political part…

The storm is Asia's most powerful this year and has wreaked havoc in other countries including Vietnam.

Two Italian men were arrested at a Sri Lankan wildlife park after they were found with hundreds of protected insects.

The Guizhou Village Super League is a small football festival that has grown in popularity in China

Creators and fans of the Japanese anime series One Piece explain why the show has become one of the most popular franch…

One of the country's largest rivers reached its highest level in two decades on Wednesday.

Bangladesh has intensified its crackdown on hilsa supplies to India, enforcing a long-standing ban.

In rural India, a group of midwives routinely murdered newborn girls - and then began to resist.

The most powerful storm to hit the country in 30 years has also left thousands stranded.

Homes were recently demolished and families displaced in the area where the congregation is being held.

Parents' calls to install air conditioners in classrooms spark a debate online.

Enthusiasm for the visit is huge, but the Pope is being urged by campaigners to address an abuse scandal.

Apollo Quiboloy's arrest has ended a two-week long standoff between officers and his followers.

Tourist sector bosses in the region are increasingly concerned about the impact of climate change.

Allegations of vote rigging threw the Miss Fiji pageant into turmoil - but what was the truth?

Akara tells the BBC about the journey his phone took after it was snatched from his hands by thieves.

The deal aims to create India's largest entertainment company which will dominate the advertising market.

The violent typhoon is set to hit the south China coast late on Friday, bringing the threat of catastrophic damage.

The Pope is currently in Indonesia as part of his tour around the Asia Pacific region.

US officials say China lavished Linda Sun with money and perks including meals prepared by a personal chef.

Alice Guo was arrested in Indonesia after being on the run in four countries for weeks.

China is feting African leaders at a summit in Beijing aimed at strengthening ties.

Airline has found faulty engine parts during an inspection of its fleet of 48 A350 aircraft.

China pledged to install satellite dishes in some 10,000 villages across Africa, aiming to generate goodwill.

Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's continued presence in India means new diplomatic challenges for Delhi.

The tiger handler, who was working at Dreamworld when the attack occured, is in a stable condition.

Trains and flights are cancelled as one of the strongest typhoons in decades drenches cities in its path.