NewsAsiaChinaIndiaMeta continues to run ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India - reportThe report follows a BBC Eye investigation that found Instagram running paid ads promoting such material in India.5 hrs agoAsiaHong Kong's first leader after British handover diesThe tenure of Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's first leader after Britain handed over the city to China, was marked by crises and protests.25 mins agoAsiaA food safety officer has become a social media star in India - why?Tukaram Mundhe has gone viral after a series of aggressive inspections of restaurants to detect hygiene lapses.1 day agoAsiaTrial over killing of Australian surfer brothers and US friend starts in MexicoThe bodies of Jake and Callum Robinson and their US friend Carter Rhoad were found at the bottom of a well with gunshot wounds.1 day agoWorldSingaporean man pleads guilty in US to massive crypto heistMalone Lam and his associates used the proceeds of their crimes to fund a luxurious lifestyle, US authorities said.1 hr agoAsiaNorth Korea and Russia open first road bridge linking both countriesRelations between the neighbours have strengthened since the start of the Ukraine war.1 day agoWorldHighest paid world leader to get salary increase of $1 millionSingapore's prime minister Lawrence Wong will see his annual pay rise to 3.6 million Singapore dollars ($2.8m; £2.1m).19 hrs agoAsiaIndonesia airports reopen after volcano eruption leaves 340,000 strandedAnak Krakatau, which lies about 150km from Jakarta, began spewing lava and volvanic ash late on Friday. 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