Asian shares are sharply lower over concerns about the U.S. economy Asian shares were sharply lower on Monday as worries are building over a potentially toxic mix of worsening inflation and a U.S. economy slowing because households are cautious to spend. The Associated Press
After Trump's rift with NATO, Asian leaders wonder if they're next After President Trump's about-face with NATO partners, some in Asia are wondering if they're next. NPR's Eyder Peralta speaks to Tomohiko Taniguchi, a former advisor to Japan's former PM Shinzo Abe. Eyder Peralta
Over 1,000 people are dead after a major earthquake hit Myanmar An update on the violent earthquake in Myanmar, where the death toll is climbing. Scott Simon
A city in India is training Gen Z to take over the chess world The southern Indian city of Chennai is known for its high achievers. In recent years, it has produced some of the world's most formidable chess players — and the youngest world champion. Omkar Khandekar
A major earthquake kills at least 144 people in Myanmar A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake killed at least 144 people near the epicenter in Myanmar and injured hundreds more. In neighboring Thailand, several were killed when a high-rise tower collapsed. Scott Neuman
South Korea admits agencies mishandled international adoptions NPR's Juana Summers talks with Deann Borshay Liem, who was born in South Korea and adopted into an American family, about the Korean government admitting adoption agencies engaged in malpractice. Sarah Handel
China releases staff of an American due diligence firm in move to woo investors The release of the employees from the firm, the Mintz Group, comes as China is trying to woo back foreign investors to help revive its sagging economy. Anthony Kuhn
Beijing's China Development Forum displays tensions with the U.S. NPR's Steve Inskeep attends the China Development Forum in Beijing, an annual gathering of global business leaders where rising economic tensions with the U.S. are on display this year. Steve Inskeep
Hong Kong company's sale of Panama Ports to U.S. investors sparks criticism in China Why the Chinese government is angry over a deal involving a prominent Hong Kong billionaire's business empire and the Panama Canal. Sherisse Pham
Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte appears before the ICC Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte made his first appearance at the International Criminal Court on Friday to face charges of crimes against humanity. Adam Hancock
