How India became dangerously addicted to Chinese imports
India’s toy shops provide an unlikely barometer by which to measure its economic relationship with China.
Category: Asia
Forced to call him 'Dad': Trial over sexual abuse in disabled care home shocks South Korea
The BBC spoke to one of three residents at a care home who were sexually assaulted by a staff member.
The vanishing world of India's street magicians
India’s street performers are struggling to survive as audiences shrink and public spaces become harder to access.
Japan's first mayor to take maternity leave lands on TIME100 Next list
Shoko Kawata’s maternity leave drew mixed reactions in Japan, a country struggling to lift birth rates.
India's 'cockroach' protesters are back – this time asking poll chief to resign
Thousands of people have turned up at a protest in Mumbai called by the Cockroach Janta Party.
'He's taught us courage': Friend on Indian pilot hailed as a hero
Capt Smit Machchhar was attacked by another pilot onboard the Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv.
Who is the 'hero' Indian pilot who was stabbed on Israel-bound flight?
Capt Smit Machchhar was attacked by another pilot onboard the Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv.
Pakistan launches deadly air strikes on Afghanistan
The Afghan Taliban says nine civilians have died while Pakistan says the strikes killed 22 militants.
K-pop star convicted of violating military service law
The member of K-pop band Winner was given a suspended prison sentence for repeated absences from his national service work.
Japan raises permanent residency fee by 20 times
The hikes are part of immigration policy changes introduced to manage Japan’s growing foreign population.