Japan's new PM promises to bring continuity and changes to dealings with U.S. Japan’s ruling party has elected a new leader: former defense minister Shigeru Ishiba. He promises continuity, but has also proposed striking changes to the country's dealings with the United States. Anthony Kuhn
Japanese court acquits a man in a 1966 murder retrial after decades on death row A court ruled Thursday that an 88-year-old former boxer was not guilty in a retrial for a 1966 quadruple murder. He spent 48 years behind bars, making him the world's longest-serving death row inmate. The Associated Press
Demands for justice: Doctor accused of blasphemy is killed in Pakistan police custody Thousands in Pakistan are partaking in rare and remarkable protests against blasphemy vigilantes after a doctor accused of offending Islam was killed in police custody. Diaa Hadid
Millions in Bangladesh are still without homes after severe floods The worst floods that Bangladesh has seen in decades occurred in August, displacing millions. Many people are still struggling to rebuild their lives and find sources of income. Shamim Chowdhury
Okinawa's governor strives for regional diplomacy as tensions in Asia-Pacific rise Denny Tamaki, governor of Okinawa prefecture, says his personal story is deeply entwined with the U.S. military’s presence on the island. Monica Miller
Sri Lanka will elect a new president two years after ousting former leader Sri Lanka heads for an unprecedented three-way presidential vote today. Analysts say a Maoist candidate may win amid a popular desire for change after a former president's ouster. Diaa Hadid
China raises its retirement age to dull the impact of shrinking, aging economy China is to gradually raise the retirement age for its workforce next year. The news is met with mixed reaction in the Chinese capital. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Sept. 16, 2024.) John Ruwitch
Kashmiris cast protest votes in first local elections since India revoked statehood Residents of Indian Kashmir cast protest votes in their first legislative assembly elections since statehood was revoked. Diaa Hadid
A bookstore too controversial for China finds home in D.C. This Shanghai bookstore, now in D.C., was revived by its owner, who hopes to create a space for open discussions in the diaspora community, where people can sit and read together. Majd Al-Waheidi
David Rennie, of 'The Economist,' on the intrusiveness of the Chinese state In Part 2 of David Rennie's exit interview with NPR's Steve Inskeep, the former Beijing Bureau chief for "The Economist" talks about living under the strict scrutiny of the Chinese Communist Party. Steve Inskeep
