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Arvind Kejriwal: Delhi chief minister skips questioning in corruption case

BBC News - November 2, 2023 - 2:42am
Arvind Kejriwal described the summons by India's financial crimes agency as "vague and motivated".
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Boss of Indonesia cough syrup maker jailed after child deaths

BBC News - November 1, 2023 - 11:40pm
The pharmaceutical firm, Afi Farma, has been linked to the deaths of more than 200 Indonesian children.
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Suspected mushroom poisoning: Australian woman arrested over three deaths

BBC News - November 1, 2023 - 8:42pm
An Australian woman has been taken into custody over the deaths of three people in July.
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Bangladesh: Political violence grips country as election looms

BBC News - November 1, 2023 - 6:10pm
A rejuvenated main opposition has intensified protests ahead of general elections in January.
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Why France's Emmanuel Macron is courting Central Asia

BBC News - November 1, 2023 - 2:44pm
Uranium is of interest to Paris, unsure about its supply of the fuel after a coup in Niger in July.
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Afghan refugees forced to leave Pakistan say they have nothing

BBC News - November 1, 2023 - 4:11am
About 1.7 million Afghan refugees have been told to leave Pakistan and now face an uncertain future.
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NR Narayana Murthy: Why Indians are debating a 70-hour work week

BBC News - November 1, 2023 - 3:06am
A billionaire's advice to young Indians has sparked a conversation on healthy versus toxic work culture.
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Yang Hengjun: Sons of Australian jailed in China plead for his release

BBC News - October 31, 2023 - 9:48pm
Yang Hengjun's family fears the pro-democracy activist is at risk of dying amid deteriorating health.
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Bangladesh clashes: Two killed in anti-government protests

BBC News - October 31, 2023 - 12:16pm
The opposition is calling on the country's long-serving PM to stand down ahead of polls in January.
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How laksa fever took hold in this Australian city

BBC News - October 31, 2023 - 12:07pm
The obsession has sparked rivalries, inspired rituals and made humble chefs local celebrities.
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Afghan refugees fear as Pakistan prepares for deportations

BBC News - October 31, 2023 - 11:58am
Hundreds of thousands of Afghans seeking asylum in Pakistan fear their dreams will be crushed.
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Apple alert: India opposition says government tried to hack phones

BBC News - October 31, 2023 - 7:42am
Around a dozen opposition MPs say they got an alert about "state-sponsored attackers" targeting their phone.
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Japan: Two reported hurt in hospital shooting in Toda

BBC News - October 31, 2023 - 5:37am
The suspect fled on a motorcycle and may have taken hostages at a post office in neighbouring Warabi.
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What China wants from Israel-Hamas war

BBC News - October 31, 2023 - 5:12am
Its top diplomat has been in Washington for talks but there are limits to what it can achieve.
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Australia shark attack: Search under way for surfer feared dead

BBC News - October 31, 2023 - 5:02am
The authorities are searching for the body of a man in his 50s off South Australia's west coast.
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White Island: Company found guilty over NZ volcano disaster

BBC News - October 31, 2023 - 1:36am
The judge criticises Whakaari Management for "astonishing failures" after the deaths of 22 people.
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Kerala blasts: Man arrested after deadly attack on Jehovah's Witnesses

BBC News - October 31, 2023 - 1:18am
The man had surrendered to police after the blasts, which killed three people including a child.
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Fukushima: US buys Japan seafood to counter China ban

BBC News - October 30, 2023 - 11:16pm
The US ambassador to Japan said Washington may also look into other ways to help counter China's ban.
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Kerala attacks: India police investigate bomb blasts at prayer meet

BBC News - October 30, 2023 - 1:27am
A 12-year-old girl was among three people killed in a series of explosions in Kerala state.
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Andhra Pradesh: India train crash kills 13 and injures dozens

BBC News - October 30, 2023 - 12:46am
Two passenger trains collide in southern Andhra Pradesh state.
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