Politics
Sri Lanka's watershed presidential elections: 4 things to know
Economy is top concern as voters face a government with no majority for once
Japan's leadership race
Japan's ruling LDP begins prime minister race: 5 things to know
How will the new leader affect Japan and Asia?
International relations
Pacific Island Forum leaders meeting: 5 things to know
Climate and geopolitics on agenda as hundreds attend high-level event
Japan's leadership race
Japan's ruling LDP to vote on Kishida successor: 5 things to know
With prime minister stepping down, how will party select his replacement?
Politics
Indonesia's Jokowi leads 1st cabinet meeting in Nusantara: 5 things to know
New capital prepares to host Independence Day ceremony
Natural disasters
Japan's Nankai Trough earthquake advisory: 5 things to know
Country reacts with calm concern over heightened chance of major disaster
Bangladesh turmoil
Bangladesh PM Hasina's dramatic fall from grace: 5 things to know
Leader's 15-year hold on power collapsed as mass protests raged over violence
Politics
Pakistan's Imran Khan completes year in prison: 5 things to know
The uber-popular former prime minister remains a threat to the government
International relations
10th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting: 5 things to know
Three-day meeting is latest step in Japan's deeper engagement to counter China
Politics
China's third plenum kicks off as GDP disappoints: 5 things to know
All eyes on how Communist Party plans to steer economy through headwinds
Politics
Macron faces critical test in France snap polls: 4 things to know
Social issues, immigration have pushed voters to the far right
Markets
'Block trade king' goes to court in Hong Kong: 5 things to know
Hedge fund Segantii reportedly shutting down, faces insider trading claim
International relations
Malaysia and Thailand keen to join BRICS: 5 things to know
Middle power nations hedge to mitigate effects of major power rivalry, analysts say
Politics
Japan passes amended political funds law: 4 things to know
PM Kishida seeks to restore trust amid record-low ratings as slush fund scandal persists
India elections
How Modi's BJP lost its majority in Indian elections: 5 things to know
Leader clinches third term, but coalition could challenge reform agenda
Automobiles
Japan's auto testing scandal accelerates: 5 things to know
Risk to reputation of nation's car sector is growing
Politics
Thailand on shaky political ground: 5 things to know
PM faces removal petition while opposition awaits dissolution ruling
International relations
China vs. U.S., Zelenskyy appears: 5 takeaways from Shangri-La forum
Asia security summit also highlights leaders' views on South China Sea and Gaza
Politics
Taiwan faces legislative showdown as China lashes out: 5 things to know
Pressure mounts on opposition to defuse crisis over its bills seen as 'power grab'
Politics
Vietnam rocked by political upheaval: 5 things to know
Security Minister To Lam elected president, nation's No. 2 political post
South China Sea
Philippine-China row deepens in South China Sea: 5 things to know
With more incidents in the disputed territory, we ask how far the tensions could go
Trade war
China plastics probe hits EU, U.S., Japan, Taiwan: 5 things to know
Target material used in cars and more; timing on eve of Lai inauguration raises eyebrows
Politics
Lawrence Wong, Singapore's new PM, begins term: 5 things to know
51-year-old leader edges toward election as change comes in bunches
Ukraine war
U.S. sanctions China, Hong Kong entities for Russia links: What we know
Penalties on mostly small companies follow in-person warnings from Blinken, Yellen
Currencies
Yen's surge raises questions over intervention: 3 things to know
Japanese currency rebounds by around 5 to dollar after touching new 34-year low