An investigation at National Taiwan Normal University found blood sampling had taken place for "research projects".

The election comes as US President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Tokyo amid tense tariff negotiations.

There are fears the death toll will rise after raging floods destroyed roads, submerged buildings and ravaged farmland.

There are fears the death toll will rise after raging floods destroyed roads, submerged buildings and ravaged farmland.

A new generation of wealth creators has fuelled demand for private members-only clubs in Asia's third largest economy.

A new generation of wealth creators has fuelled demand for private members-only clubs in Asia's third largest economy.

The incident happened in Vietnam's busy Ha Long Bay during bad weather, and at least 14 people are missing, local reports say.

A controversy involving Prada has put the spotlight on how global fashion giants engage with India.

Tourism authorities say foreigners are "temporarily" not allowed to visit the Wonsan Kalma resort.

Tourism authorities say foreigners are "temporarily" not allowed to visit the Wonsan Kalma resort.

The record rainfall has prompted authorities to raise the weather-related disaster alert to its highest level.

Police uncover an international baby trafficking syndicate which sold at least 25 infants in Singapore.

India's position as a leading exporter of french fries has spurred innovation on potato farms.

India's position as a leading exporter of french fries has spurred innovation on potato farms.

Viral scandals have hit two actresses, a Harvard graduate and a doctor from a top Beijing hospital in recent months.

Viral scandals have hit two actresses, a Harvard graduate and a doctor from a top Beijing hospital in recent months.

Viral scandals have hit two actresses, a Harvard graduate and a doctor from a top Beijing hospital in recent months.

Taiwan's capital is holding one of its largest ever civil defence exercises.

Most victims were crushed by collapsing buildings, while the rest either drowned or were electrocuted.

Most victims were crushed by collapsing buildings, while the rest either drowned or were electrocuted.