Asia Pacific

From 1984: Indira Gandhi, Born to Politics, Left Her Ow...

The dominant figure in Indian politics for nearly two decades, she was elected p...

From 2007: Benazir Bhutto, 54, Who Weathered Pakistan’s...

She was the first democratically elected woman to lead a modern Muslim country.

India Is Turning Back to Russian Oil

India’s trade deal with President Trump was supposed to end its imports of oil f...

He Had a Purple Heart, PTSD and a Rap Sheet. He Had to ...

After a long battle with drug addiction, Sae Joon Park felt settled in a new lif...

The Good Times Are Over in China’s Liquor Capital

Once celebrated for its fiery spirits, the town of Maotai has reeled from a bad ...

Sri Lanka Is Caught in the Middle as Second Iranian Ves...

A day after rescuing Iranian sailors from the wreckage of a warship sunk by a U....

After Gen-Z Revolution, Nepal Votes for a Fresh Slate o...

A millennial rapper and former mayor is aiming to lead the country, six months a...

They Made It Through the 24 Hours That Rocked South Kor...

After explosive growth in recent months, the country’s benchmark stock index plu...

Carney Says Canada and Australia Can ‘Set the Agenda’ a...

The Canadian prime minister is touring the Asia-Pacific to rejuvenate alliances ...

In a Riskier Era, China Bets on Technology to Resist U....

China announced a 7 percent increase in military spending and a five-year plan t...

To Many, the Buildings Are Incredible Hulks. They’re Do...

Why the country is quick to tear down its modern architectural masterpieces.

What to Know About Nepal's Gen Z Election

Nepal is holding its first election since a youth-led uprising against corruptio...

Where Are China’s A.I. Doomers?

Chinese policymakers and the public have expressed high levels of optimism about...

U.S. Attacks on Iran Test Fragile Truce With China

Beijing has condemned the U.S.-backed strikes on Iran, a close partner. Yet with...

An Epstein Associate Steps Down From Japanese Governmen...

Joichi Ito’s involvement in a publicly funded Japanese initiative had come under...

Carney Hails New Ties Between Canada and India, Setting...

Prime Minister Mark Carney focused on business during a meeting with his Indian ...