The Latest Breaking News on Asia

‘Sitting on a volcano’: Two Indian temples clash as politics and faith mix

The Jagannath temple in Puri has been among Hinduism’s most sacred shrines for 1,000 years. Can an upstart challenge it?

Al Jazeera · Aug 20, 2025

Photos show games, dancing and singing bringing people together in Indonesia

Two men held rubber bands apart at chest height while a woman hopped over them from one side to the other, earning applause and boisterous encouragement from others marveling at her leaps.

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025

Could This Southeast Asian Country Be the Best Place to Retire?

This country's vibrant cities, serene beaches and rich heritage make it a hot tourist destination. Its low living costs make it a great place to retire.

Kiplinger · Aug 16, 2025

The country that has rebranded from backpacker destination to cultural escape

Yolanthe Fawehinmi says Vietnam has changed a lot over the last 10 years

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025

‘Don’t erase the soul of Bingin’: Bali locals dismayed as 48 businesses destroyed in local crackdown

Demolition of 48 cliffside establishments at Bingin beach marks flashpoint in the struggle between mass tourism and desire to retain Indonesian island’s ‘magic’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 4, 2025

Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi erupts again with ash plumes reaching miles away

Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki, one of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes, has erupted for a second straight day, sending a column of ash and volcanic material up to 11 miles into the sky early Saturday and blanketing villages with debris

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2025

Dangerous Mekong River pollution blamed on lawless mining in Myanmar

Fishing communities in Laos feel effect of pollution from gold, rare earth mining in rebel-controlled areas of Myanmar.

Al Jazeera · Aug 1, 2025

Thailand returns two Cambodian troops in advance of key border talks

Cambodia demands return of more soldiers held by Thailand as border tensions simmer between the two countries.

Al Jazeera · Aug 1, 2025

Thai-Cambodian Cyberwarriors Battle On Despite Truce

Thailand and Cambodia may have reached a ceasefire to halt their bloody border clashes, but cyber warriors are still battling online, daubing official websites with obscenities, deluging opponents with spam and taking pages down.

International Business Times · Aug 1, 2025

Sotheby’s returns ancient gems linked to Buddha to India

Indian government accused auction house of ‘participating in continued colonial exploitation’ after it planned to put relics on sale

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025