Bangladesh says suspected measles outbreak kills about 100 children

Dhaka has ramped up vaccination efforts in the worst-affected areas.

Nepal announces two-day weekends to fight energy crunch

This comes into effect this week for the civil service and educational institutions, which had only Saturdays off.

Malaysians must understand impact of Middle East conflict, says Anwar

He reminded them not to be too comfortable and assume that all is well.

What does Middle East conflict have to do with South Korean seniors?

The President suggested temporarily restricting free subway rides for seniors during peak hours.

China executes French citizen convicted of drug trafficking

It said it did not discriminate against defendants on the basis of nationality.

Charity spectacle: Indonesian Raya tradition puts ‘begging mentality’ in the spotlight

Some people now feel entitled to festive handouts of cash and gifts from celebrities and the wealthy.

Nearly 500 elderly folk killed by family caregivers in Japan from 2006 to 2024

The survey highlights the increasingly harsh environment surrounding in-home caregiving.

Revellers parade giant penises to dash stigma in Japan’s fertility festival

The all-inclusive annual event attracts everyone from tourists to families with children.

Most Thais say rising living cost becoming hard to bear: Poll

The finding comes ahead of Songkran, one of Thailand’s busiest travel and spending periods.

Watch how FamilyMart expands Convenience Wear line in Japan

The watches go on sale from April 17.

China executes Frenchman convicted in 2010 for drug trafficking

Rewards for reporting illegal foreign workers in Japan spark controversy

The prefecture's governor said the policy is not meant to eliminate foreign workers.

Fuel reservoir hit at Russia's Primorsk, NORSI refinery on fire after drone attacks

MOSCOW, April 5 - Fuel leaked at Russia's Baltic Sea port of Primorsk, while NORSI oil refinery caught fire following a drone attack, Russian authorities said on Sunday.

Sri Lanka arrests 152 people in alleged Chinese-run cyberscam

Local police sources say Chinese nationals had rented an entire hotel in the coastal town of Chilaw to run an alleged cyberscam operation.

Iran executes two men involved in January protests judiciary news outlet says

DUBAI, April 5 - Iran executed two men convicted of attempting to storm a military facility and access an armoury during unrest in January, the Mizan news outlet of its judiciary said on Sunday.

Indonesia lays to rest peacekeepers killed in Lebanon

The three Indonesian soldiers were killed in two separate explosions in southern Lebanon.

Tonga’s debt to China hinders rebuild four years on from eruption

Tonga is struggling to improve its infrastructure as it pays off a massive Chinese loan.

Afghan mother seeks justice after Pakistani bombing kills hundreds

The Mar 16 attack hit a drug treatment centre and killed 411 people, according to Afghan officials.

South Korea asks Gulf nations for steady energy supply, safety of Korean vessels

Gulf envoys said South Korea is a "top priority" nation and pledged to communicate closely with Seoul to ensure a stable supply of resources, South Korea's finance ministry said in a statement.

Malaysians turn to home farming for self sufficiency, healthy lifestyle

Home farming can be adapted to any living space, including windowsills and balconies.

Asia's EVolution: China's growing electric car pains offer lessons for the region and beyond

As China’s electric cars age, the promise of cheap, clean mobility is colliding with the practical costs of battery degradation and upkeep. CNA unpacks the issue as part of a series examining the forces powering Asia’s electric transition.

Malaysians quietly stockpile staples as energy crisis fuelled by Iran war tests Anwar

Online, Malaysians are trading tips on practical survivalism, such as vacuum-sealing stockpiles of rice.

Four dead after passenger vehicle plunges off road in northern India, ANI reports

The vehicle was carrying 22 passengers, including two children.