China starts building world’s largest dam, fuelling fears in India
Tessa WongBBC News, Asia Digital ReporterGetty ImagesThe dam is situated in the Yarlung Tsangpo canyon, said to be the world's...
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Kashmir’s summers are getting hotter, taking a toll on people and farms
Faisal BashirAn unrelenting heatwave has gripped Kashmir over the last few monthsZaina Begum stood helplessly next to her withering paddy...
Exit polls suggest ruling party set to lose majority
Shaimaa KhalilTokyo correspondentGetty ImagesShigeru Ishiba has been Japan's prime minister since October 2024Exit polls from an election in Japan project...
Japan heads to polls in key test for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba
Japanese voters headed to the polls on Sunday in a tightly contested election amid public frustration over rising prices and...
Taiwan coach apologises for ‘pressuring’ students to give blood
A sports coach at a Taiwanese university has issued a formal apology over a research project that allegedly involved her...
South Korea floods trigger landslides and leave at least 14 dead
At least 14 people have died in floods and landslides caused by days of torrential rain in South Korea, the...
WHO EMRO | During her visit to Afghanistan, Regional Director Dr Hanan Balkhy underlined the importance of collective action to support the health needs of all Afghanis | News
20 July 2025, Cairo, Egypt – In her visit to Afghanistan from 29 June to 1 July 2025, WHO Regional...
Inside the new playgrounds of India’s rich and famous
Soho HouseA modern avatar of the private members-only club has emerged as India births new millionairesFor decades, the Indian elite...
Dozens dead after tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam
Rescuers search for missing people after tourist boat capsizes in VietnamAt least 34 people have died and several are still...
Why luxury brands keep getting India wrong
Zoya MateenBBC News, DelhiGetty ImagesThe iconic Kolhapuri sandals drew attention after Prada was accused of replicating the design A recent...