Putin and Modi expand India-Russia economic ties in talks in New Delhi India gave Russia's leader a warm welcome in his first visit since his country invaded Ukraine. The visit in part signaled India's defiance of the U.S., which has punished New Delhi for buying Russian oil. Diaa Hadid
Trump's security strategy slams European allies and asserts U.S. power in the Americas The Trump administration has set forth a national security strategy that paints European allies as weak and aims to reassert America's dominance in the Western Hemisphere. The Associated Press
China in diplomatic push to isolate Japan in feud over Taiwan issue No end in sight to spat between Japan and China over Taiwan, as neither Tokyo nor Beijing shows signs of backing down. Anthony Kuhn
Tropical storms and monsoon rains have wreaked havoc across Asia Tropical storms and monsoon rains have wreaked havoc across Asia in the past week, with the death toll continuing to rise after extreme floods in large parts of Southeast Asia as well as Sri Lanka. Adam Hancock
Hong Kongers demand accountability after deadly building fire Hong Kong's chief executive has created an independent committee to investigate the causes of a deadly apartment blaze, as political pressure and popular frustration mount. Emily Feng
Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the U.S. proposal to end Ukraine war Russian President Vladimir Putin made the remarks to an Indian broadcaster before landing in India for a state visit, but refused to elaborate on what Russia could accept or reject. The Associated Press
One year on from martial law crisis, South Korea celebrates its democracy's resilience One year on from failed presidential power grab, South Korea celebrates its resilient democracy, and tries to heal deep political divisions. Se Eun Gong
Deep-sea search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 to resume Dec. 30 The Malaysian government says it will pay the robotics firm Ocean Infinity $70 million if it can locate the wreckage from the missing flight within a 55-day period. The Associated Press
A bitter dispute between China and Japan has moved to the cultural front A bitter dispute between East Asia's biggest powers, China and Japan, has moved to the cultural front. With both sides unwilling to back down, experts say it could be a protracted feud. Anthony Kuhn
The latest on the Hong Kong fire aftermath We look at the latest on the horrific fire that tore through a high-rise in Hong Kong, killing at least 128 people, with many still unaccounted for. Sherisse Pham