Society
India's Harnaaz Sandhu wins 70th Miss Universe pageant
Bollywood actress crowned as omicron hits host nation Israel
South Asia
Market Spotlight
Wall Street's 2022 forecasts for Asia are in: 4 things to know
Predictions for include slower but steadier growth
Afghanistan turmoil
Taliban quietly forming regular army to make Afghanistan a state
With help from China and Pakistan, new Kabul ruler aims to counter ISIS-K threats
Life
Pandemic brings out Asia's stargazers
Movement to preserve pristine locations for looking at the night sky is gathering pace
Environment
India's palm oil ambitions for northeast frontier stir concern
Opponents fear environmental degradation if monoculture is promoted
Podcast
Asia Stream: Democracy summit and the future of India's republic
Nikkei Asia's podcast premieres, finds gaps in Indian democracy
Coronavirus: Free to read
Coronavirus: Week of Dec. 5 to Dec. 11, Singapore approves vaccination of kids 5-11 years old
Japan confirms 8 more omicron cases; South Africa to offer Pfizer and J&J booster shots
Opinion
Xi's nuclear frenzy aimed at shielding China's expansionism
Weapons buildup casts doubt on whether U.S. can defend Taiwan
Startups
Indian startups lock horns with old guard over two-wheeler EVs
Legacy manufacturers are going slow and steady while startups accelerate
Politics
India's military chief and wife among 13 killed in helicopter crash
Rawat served as chief of defense staff, overseeing all 3 branches of the military
Coronavirus
Act now to curb omicron's spread, WHO's Tedros tells world
Administering vaccines, not boosters, remains global health body's priority
Opinion
New Twitter CEO highlights struggle to halt India's brain drain
A record 600,000 citizens gave up their nationality between 2017 and 2021
Automobiles
Hyundai to invest $530m to launch 6 EVs in India by 2028
Move comes as India pushes automakers to go electric
Myanmar Crisis
Rohingya refugees sue Facebook for $150bn over Myanmar violence
Company admits being 'slow to prevent misinformation' but denies liability
International relations
Lynching of foreigner threatens economic recovery in Pakistan
Sri Lankan factory manager was accused of blasphemy by a mob
International relations
India, Russia deepen defense ties with AK rifle production deal
Agreement signed on sidelines of Modi-Putin summit and 2-plus-2 talks
International relations
U.N. backs decision that keeps Taliban, Myanmar junta out for now
Nations have rival ambassadors appointed by current and ousted governments
US-China tensions
China loses path to 'undisputed primacy' in Asia as U.S. rebounds
Lowy's Asia Power Index shows Beijing's ongoing challenge to Washington
Your Week in Asia
Modi-Putin meeting, Summit for Democracy, China WTO anniversary
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Startups
Indian wealth management startup focuses on the ultrarich
True Beacon hopes new fund in tax-incentive zone will attract global investors