Indian police detain driver who hit female biker in viral video
The incident has sparked a broader discussion about the harassment and hostility faced by female motorcyclists.
Category: Asia
China tightens travel restrictions for citizens
Observers say the new rules will further tighten the Chinese government’s control over its citizens.
China criticises idea it is in 'malicious competition' over AI
It follows the Anthropic CEO’s calls for a slowdown in AI development – but in a way that prevents China from pulling ahead in the race.
Police say it could take months to identify Philippine ferry fire victims
At least 76 people died in the fire, with authorities saying that the shortest it could take to identify victims would be “weeks”.
Why a fresh wave of North Korean soldiers may fight in Russia's war in Ukraine
North Korea will continue to send its soldiers to fight in Russia’s war, but only for as long as it is profitable to do so, writes the BBC’s Quentin Sommerville.
Six dead, 130 missing after Indonesian ferry capsizes in Java Sea
Ships and helicopters are searching for those missing from the Virgo Transport 8 ship, which had encountered bad weather.
Iran war reshapes Brics ties but also exposes divisions
Brics members agree they need a new global order but it’s harder to answer what should replace it and how to get there.
When an avalanche killed climber Nirmal Purja, his friends faced the hardest mission of all
Mountaineer Mingma G tells the BBC about the climb to bring home the bodies of his closest friends.
Man loses case to claw back $369,000 he spent on lavish gifts for ex-girlfriend
Singapore’s High Court rules in the woman’s favour, with the judge saying the man “willingly” showered her with gifts, even before they got together.
Philippine rescuers board ferry 40 hours after blaze began
Thick, toxic fumes and extreme temperatures pose a challenge to rescuers who have boarded the ship.