'Like ice melting': Journalists warn press freedom is in decline across Asia China's jailing of citizen journalist Zhang Zhan highlights a deeper press freedom crisis across Asia. Ashish Valentine
The U.N. mission appeals to the Taliban to restore internet access in Afghanistan The outage was the first nationwide shutdown since the Taliban returned to power in August 2021 and was part of their professed crackdown on immorality. The Associated Press
Overseas Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Nathan Law denied entry to Singapore The activist wanted by the Hong Kong government said he was denied entry to Singapore over the weekend for what he presumes were political reasons. The Associated Press
Stampede at a political rally for popular actor Vijay in southern India kills 36, injures 40 A stampede at a rally for a popular Indian actor and politician in the southern state of Tamil Nadu killed at least 36 people and injured 40 others. The Associated Press
China's largest ride-hailing company now asks customers to rate the aroma China's ride-hailing companies are penalizing drivers for smelly rides. A surplus of labor means many drivers work 15 hours a day and live in their cars to make ends meet, hence the odor. Anthony Kuhn
Trump's announcement of a steep fee hike to H1-B visa sparks confusion in India President Trump announced a $100,000 fee hike to a visa category overwhelmingly used by Indian nationals to work in tech. it's causing confusion and concern in India. Diaa Hadid
Americans are crazy for shrimp. Much of it came from India — until now India's shrimp exports to the U.S. were once a success story. Now the industry faces ruin amid President Trump's 50% tariff on imports from the country. Diaa Hadid
North Korea's Kim Jong Un ready to talk if U.S. drops denuclearization demand Kim told North Korea's legislature he's ready to resume talks, adding he had "good memories" of President Trump, despite ongoing tension over Washington's denuclearization stance. Anthony Kuhn
What to know as U.N. General Assembly opens, marking 80 years, tackling deep crises This year the United Nations is marking its 80th anniversary, but diplomats don't have much to celebrate. Michele Kelemen
U.S. lawmakers push for military dialogue in a rare China visit The rare U.S. congressional trip to China comes as relations strain over tariffs and Beijing's claims over the South China Sea. The Associated Press