2022

Following Pyongyang’s specification of its conditions for nuclear use, Seoul said the North will self-destruct if it uses nuclear weapons.  

Kazakhstan is to introduce a single seven-year presidential term and revert the capital’s name to “Astana.”

It is not surprising why many Afghan women see their life under the Taliban as “death in slow motion.”

The leader promised to emphasize education and rehabilitation, but repeated that he would not cooperate with an ICC probe into extrajudicial killings.

Despite the scheme having major implications for Nepal and Nepal-India relations, India hardly consulted Kathmandu while devising the plan.

In the midst of a nationwide struggle, many foreign governments are still acting as if the country can return to its previous "democratic" path.

Jatuporn Saeoueng was convicted of insulting Queen Suthida by impersonating her at a demonstration in October 2020.

Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar have been cited as key trafficking destinations by victims' groups.

Pressures on women to follow Islamic dress codes are increasing. That paves the way for further restrictions on girls and women, experts say.

Japan’s struggling tourism sector sees a light at the end of the tunnel as “self-guided” tours make way for full travel.

The desperation of those caught in continued lockdowns is at stark odds with the hopeful signals sent by Xi’s foray abroad.

The latest scandal to rock the new administration may be the most serious: a charge that Yoon lied while on the campaign trail, violating South Korea's public office election law.