West African bloc says it risks disintegration if junta-led states leave

After Covid and Olympics, Tokyo’s first female governor set for third term

Renho Saito, who was expected to be Yuriko Koike's closest rival, places third in the race.

Risk migrates to Europe from Asia

Subscribe now for access at a special price of only $99/year. Risk migrates to Europe from Asia David P. Goldman writes that European political risk is rising, with gains by the National Rally in France and the AfD in Germany increasing uncertainty and volatility in European

Sri Lanka pilgrims flee as elephant runs amok

'Miracles' and hope: Stampede spotlights India's craze for godmen

PNG minister charged with assault in Australia

Jimmy Maladina says he is cooperating with police following reports of domestic assault.

Eight dead, two million affected by Bangladesh floods

Commentary: Sarawak offers Malaysia lessons in managing diversity

Sarawak’s unity and harmony stands in marked contrast to the politicised race and religion on the Peninsula, say ISEAS-Yusok Ishak Institute’s Norshahril Saat and Lee Poh Onn.

Can Malaysia conduct 'orangutan diplomacy' without shipping its apes abroad? Critics say there are better ideas

Orphaned, injured and displaced orangutans get a shot at life in the wild at Malaysia’s rehabilitation centres in Sabah and Sarawak. Meanwhile, more oil palm plantations are warming to co-existence with the critically endangered creatures.