BBC News

Subscribe to BBC News feed BBC News
BBC News - Asia
Updated: 1 hour 38 min ago

Will Sunday's snap election gamble pay off for Japan's first female premier?

February 6, 2026 - 6:05pm
Sanae Takaichi is popular - but inflation and a diplomatic row with China weigh on voters' minds.
Categories: news

More than 30 killed in blast at Pakistan mosque, officials say

February 6, 2026 - 12:45pm
Almost 170 were injured in the explosion, which took place during Friday prayers in the capital Islamabad.
Categories: news

Coin portrait of late Queen draws criticism in Australia

February 6, 2026 - 6:53am
The Royal Australian Mint has defended the design of the coins, which mark 100 years since Queen Elizabeth II's birth.
Categories: news

Coin portrait of late Queen draws criticism in Australia

February 6, 2026 - 6:53am
The Royal Australian Mint has defended the design of the coins, which mark 100 years since Queen Elizabeth II's birth.
Categories: news

At least 18 die in 'rat-hole' mine blast in India

February 5, 2026 - 11:55pm
Rescue operations are on as more people are feared trapped inside the mine, police say.
Categories: news

At least 18 die in 'rat-hole' mine blast in India

February 5, 2026 - 11:55pm
Rescue operations are on as more people are feared trapped inside the mine, police say.
Categories: news

Trump endorses Japan's Takaichi ahead of snap election

February 5, 2026 - 10:25pm
It is rare for US presidents to publicly back candidates in foreign elections.
Categories: news

We had sex in a Chinese hotel, then found we had been broadcast to thousands

February 5, 2026 - 7:15pm
A couple who stayed in Shenzhen discovered their intimate moments were filmed as spy-cam porn.
Categories: news

We had sex in a Chinese hotel, then found we had been broadcast to thousands

February 5, 2026 - 7:15pm
A couple who stayed in Shenzhen discovered their intimate moments were filmed as spy-cam porn.
Categories: news

Meet the women protecting India's snow leopards

February 5, 2026 - 7:15pm
The women brave biting cold to count and conserve a predator once seen as a threat in their villages.
Categories: news

Meet the women protecting India's snow leopards

February 5, 2026 - 7:15pm
The women brave biting cold to count and conserve a predator once seen as a threat in their villages.
Categories: news

For Thailand's popular progressives, winning the vote is only the first hurdle

February 5, 2026 - 6:36pm
The country votes again this weekend after three years of political turmoil.
Categories: news

For Thailand's popular progressives, winning the vote is only the first hurdle

February 5, 2026 - 6:36pm
The country votes again this weekend after three years of political turmoil.
Categories: news

For Thailand's popular progressives, winning the vote is only the first hurdle

February 5, 2026 - 6:36pm
The country votes again this weekend after three years of political turmoil.
Categories: news

US must be prudent when supplying arms to Taiwan, Xi tells Trump

February 5, 2026 - 7:08am
Their call comes in the wake of a flurry of visits by Western leaders to China in recent months.
Categories: news

US launches plan to tackle China's critical minerals dominance

February 4, 2026 - 10:33pm
The event was attended by representatives of more than 50 countries, the White House said.
Categories: news

US launches plan to tackle China's critical minerals dominance

February 4, 2026 - 10:33pm
The event was attended by representatives of more than 50 countries, the White House said.
Categories: news

US must be prudent when supplying arms to Taiwan, Xi tells Trump

February 4, 2026 - 8:15pm
Wednesday's call comes in the wake of a flurry of visits by Western leaders to China in recent months.
Categories: news

Growing calls in India to restrict children's social media use

February 4, 2026 - 7:50pm
Some Indian states have said they are examining Australia's law curbing social media for children.
Categories: news

Gen Z toppled an autocrat - but old guard tipped to win Bangladesh vote

February 4, 2026 - 7:35pm
A student uprising promised a new dawn in Bangladesh but old parties are tipped to win a landmark election.
Categories: news

Pages