Big Thai protest targets govt and monarchy
Thousands of protesters have demonstrated in Bangkok against the government of former coup leader and Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha.


Chinese jets return to menace Taiwan
Taiwan's government has urged Beijing to "pull back from the edge" after multiple Chinese aircraft approached the island for a second consecutive day.


Taiwan, US pay tribute to 'Mr Democracy'
Taiwan's leader and senior government officials have gathered for a tribute to the former president who led its transition to democracy.


Prosecution order for Thai Red Bull heir
Thai authorities have issued a prosecution order for the heir to the Red Bull fortune over the 2012 hit-and-run killing of a police officer.


India COVID-19 cases rise to 5.2 million
India has been posting the highest single-day caseload in the world since early August and is on course to cross the US as the country with the most cases.


China warning over US envoy's Taiwan visit
The second high-level US official in two months has touched down for a Taiwan visit, prompting a stern warning and threat of possible retaliation from China.


Divers may have found World War II sub
A team of divers, including an Australian, based in Phuket believe they have located a lost American WWII submarine in the Strait of Malacca.


Monkey stole phone and took selfies
Malaysian student Zackrydz Rodzi says a monkey stole his phone while he slept and used it to take a photo and video selfies in the jungle behind his house.