Thirteen killed in second India fireworks blast in three days
Earlier this week, an explosion at a firecracker factory in neighbouring state Tamil Nadu left at least 25 dead.
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How the US-Iran war is costing China
The BBC’s Laura Bicker explains the economic costs and possible political wins for China brought on by the war.
China weathered Trump’s tariffs – but the Iran war is taking a toll
China's economy was already battling slower growth and unemployment when Donald Trump's tariffs hit last year. Still, it proved resilient,...
Hotpot, bubble tea and sportswear: China's new exports take on the world
Made in China used to mean cheap, mass-produced goods but a new wave of Chinese brands is emerging.
South Korean fighter jets collided due to pilots snapping pictures, report finds
One of the pilots has been fined thousands of dollars by the military to cover repair costs.
Why police are seeking to arrest billionaire K-pop mogul behind BTS
Bang Si-hyuk, who created the supergroup, denies defrauding investors before his $7.3bn company went public.
Taiwan president cancels trip after African countries close airspace
Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar revoked Lai's overflight permits after "intense pressure" and economic coercion from China, said a Taiwan official....
Domestic workers legally recognised in Indonesia after '22-year struggle'
The country is home to some 4.2 million domestic workers - of which almost 90% are women.
World's biggest condom maker to raise prices due to Iran war
Malaysia-based Karex produces more than five billion condoms a year and supplies global brands like Durex and Trojan.
Fourth man charged over mistaken identity kidnap murder of Sydney grandfather
Police say Chris Baghsarian, 85, was not the intended target of the February kidnapping.
