Bangladesh
Myanmar rebels take control of major military facility
A rebel army in Myanmar says it has captured a major military headquarters, marking the fall of the junta's second regional command as it faces a nationwide armed resistance movement.
Bangladesh restores internet, students call off protests
Bangladesh said it had restored internet services as conditions return to normal after students called off protests against reforms to job quotas, following unrest that killed nearly 150 people this…
Asia correspondent Ed White
Narendra Modi has been voted back in for a third term as India's Prime Minister - but it was not quite the landslide victory he would have hoped for. A new report from the world's biggest refugee camp… Audio
Polling stations torched in Bangladesh day before election
At least 14 polling stations in Bangladesh have been set on fire, including one on the outskirts of the capital, Dhaka.
Asia correspondent Ed White
Ed White is a correspondent with the Financial Times based in Seoul. He talks to Susie about signs that Xi Jinping's plans for an exit from the Zero-Covid strategy are already unravelling. In… Audio
Firefighters still working to put out deadly Bangladesh container blaze
Firefighters have worked for a second day to extinguish a massive blaze that killed at least 49 people at a container depot in southeast Bangladesh.
Dozens killed in Bangladesh ferry fire
At least 39 people were killed and about 100 others injured after a packed ferry caught fire in southern Bangladesh, local officials say.
Black Caps thrashed by Bangladesh
The New Zealand cricketers have been beaten by Bangladesh by seven wickets in the opening T20 international in Dhaka.
Black Caps up against it in Bangladesh
New Zealand will start their T20 series against Bangladesh as underdogs, with the visitors having none of their regular shortest-form players in their squad.
Bangladesh factory fire: Owner arrested after blaze kills 52
Police in Bangladesh have arrested the owner of a factory where at least 52 people died in a fire late on Thursday.
Fire at Bangladesh factory kills more than 50 and dozens still missing
A fire that tore through a food-processing factory in Bangladesh has killed at least 52 people, and dozens more are missing.
Orsola de Castro on bringing old clothes back to life
What goes through your head when you come to buy an item of clothing? Is it the right price? Right fit? Right colour? What about: is the dye that coloured it toxic? Kathryn talks to Orsola de Castro… Audio
Conway and Sodhi orchestrate NZ win
Devon Conway continued his red hot form with the bat to power New Zealand to a big total before Ish Sodhi spun a web around the Bangladesh batsmen as the hosts won the opening Twenty20 international…
Ross Taylor out to prove a point
The most experienced Black Cap returns to the side today and he's looking forward to showing what he's still got.
Depth in Black Caps squad on display in Bangladesh series
Black Caps coach Gary Stead excited about the depth that will be on display in the ODI series against Bangladesh.
Why happiness doesn't cost any money at all
A new study out of McGill University shows that people in societies where money plays a minimal role can have a level of happiness comparable to Scandinavian countries which typically rate highest in… Audio
Petra Straight: Pharmacist on the frontline
Working as a pharmacist in some of the worst conflict zones in the world has given Petra Straight a new perspective on risk.
She was part of the response to the Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone, and… Audio, Gallery
Pulitzer Prize winner opts for life away from the lens
Irish photojournalist Cathal McNaughton gave up the 'best job in the world' for a quieter life in a cottage in the Glens of Antrim after winning a Pulitzer Prize. Audio, Gallery
Eid al-Fitr: Muslims mark the end of Ramadan amid restrictions
The fasting month of Ramadan ends this weekend with the appearance of the new moon. Auckland University student Zainab Baba discusses how her family will be celebrating Eid and how the lockdown has… Audio
Calling Home: Claire Harvey in Palau
Claire Harvey only intended to be in Palau for 12 months when she accepted the role of President of the National Development Bank of Palau. She's Calling Home this morning from her base on Palau's… Audio
