Profile: Tsai Ing-wen, Taiwan's first female president
Tsai Ing-wen made history in 2016 as Taiwan's first female president - now, as she prepares to leave office, her defence of Taiwan's sovereignty may arguably define her legacy.
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MI6 spy detained in China, authorities claim
Chinese authorities say they have detained an individual alleged to be spying for Britain's foreign intelligence service, MI6.
Bangladesh country profile
Bangladesh is one of the world's most densely-populated countries, with its people living in a delta of rivers that empty into the Bay of Bengal.
Japan earthquake death toll rises to 161
The death toll from Japan's devastating New Year's Day earthquake has risen from to more than 160, authorities say.
Bilkis Bano: India Supreme Court orders gangrape convicts back to prison
India's top court has cancelled a 2022 Gujarat government order allowing the premature release of 11 men who were convicted for the gangrape of a pregnant Muslim woman, Bilkis Bano.
Taiwan election: China sows doubt about US with disinformation
The rumour was old, but effective: the Taiwanese were being fed "poisonous" pork imported from the US.
Maldives suspends ministers for calling India PM Narendra Modi 'terrorist', 'clown'
The Maldives has suspended three deputy ministers who made derogatory comments about India and its PM Narendra Modi.
China and Taiwan: A really simple guide
China sees self-ruled Taiwan as a breakaway province that will eventually be under Beijing's control - and has not ruled out the use of force to take the island.