Hong Kong formally approves Fosun Pharma-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine

Home to 7.5 million residents, Hong Kong’s vaccine approval process differs from the one used in mainland China.

Indonesia seizes tankers of Iran, Panama over 'illegal' fuel transfer

Iranian-flagged MT Horse and Panamanian-flagged MT Frea were seized in waters off Indonesia's West Kalimantan province, officials say.

India to let protesting farmers into capital with tractors on Republic Day

Thousands of farmers will drive tractors to New Delhi on January 26 when PM Narendra Modi will join a parade of military forces.

US vows 'rock-solid' support to Taiwan as China jets buzz island again

Chinese air force planes including 12 fighter jets enter Taiwan's air defence identification zone for a second day, Taiwan says, just days into US President Joe Biden's new administration.

South Africa match marks 'monumental moment' for Pakistan cricket

Experienced batsman Faf du Plessis says South Africa must master the unfamiliar conditions and home captain Babar Azam when they play their first test in Pakistan since 2007 in the opening match of a two-game series that starts in Karachi on Tuesday.

China rescues several trapped workers from Hushan mine

Rescuers battle difficult conditions to help the trapped gold mine workers since an underground explosion sealed them underground amid rising waters.

Bangladesh opens world's largest housing project for homeless

Officials say a total of 885,622 homeless and destitute families across the country will benefit from the mega housing project.

China's coast guard can now fire on rivals' vessels

New Coast Guard Law authorises navy to demolish other countries' structures built on reefs and islands claimed by China and to seize or use weapons against foreign vessels illegally entering its territorial waters.

Chinese bombers, jets 'breach' Taiwan's air defence zone

Taipei reports "incursion" of eight nuclear-capable H-6K bombers, four J-16 fighter jets, and Y-8 anti-submarine aircraft over the south-western corner of its air defence identification zone. Beijing hasn't commented yet.

Biden administration to review Afghan peace deal as violence rises

President Joe Biden's newly appointed national security advisor told his Afghan counterpart that the US will support the peace process with a robust and regional diplomatic effort to reach a permanent ceasefire.

India tractor rally looms as talks between farmers and Modi govt fail

Hundreds of thousands of farmers are planning to drive tractors through New Delhi on Republic Day, when PM Narendra Modi will join a parade of military forces.

Tens of thousands protest against Nepal's PM Oli

Protesters are angry over Khadga Prasad Oli's decision to dissolve parliament and order new elections amid a feud within his governing party.