Exploring the link between Japan's depopulation and gender inequality Gender inequality is accelerating young Japanese women's flight from rural areas to the cities, further depressing the country's already low birthrate. Anthony Kuhn
Trump praises Japan's new prime minister during visit President Trump began one of his busiest days of his Asia trip on Tuesday by greeting the new Japanese prime minister, and taking her with him as he spoke to U.S. troops aboard an aircraft carrier. The Associated Press
Southeast Asian scam networks are booming. Governments are starting to take action With the Association of Southeast Asian Nations leaders meeting in Kuala Lumpur, the growing problem of scam centers is in the spotlight. Michael Sullivan
Trump is expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping during upcoming Asia trip President Trump is traveling to Asia, where he's expected to meet with global leaders including China's Xi Jinping and Japan's newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Scott Simon
Greetings from an Indian Railways coach, with spectacular views from Mumbai to Goa Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world. Diaa Hadid
Japan picks a hardline nationalist as its first female prime minister Japan has chosen a hardline nationalist as its first female prime minister. She's shattered a glass ceiling, but she's no feminist, and her ruling coalition, she admits, faces grave challenges. Anthony Kuhn
5 things to know about Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first female prime minister Japan ranks low in gender equality among developed nations. The first woman to lead the country is an ultraconservative who cites Margaret Thatcher as a role model. She also loves heavy metal. Rachel Treisman
Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to a ceasefire Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to a ceasefire after unprecedented clashes, including strikes in Kabul and the deaths of three cricket players Diaa Hadid
Trade tensions between the U.S. and China are escalating ahead of Trump-Xi meeting Trade tensions have flared again between the U.S. and China as the leaders of the two economic superpowers prepare to meet later this month. Don Gonyea
Ex-Marine fights extradition from Australia to U.S. over training Chinese pilots Daniel Duggan, an ex-Marine, is accused of conspiring with others to train Chinese military pilots between 2010 and 2012. The Associated Press