India hit by Middle East war: Millions face gas shortages
France 24 Asia 5 days ago
India hit by Middle East war: Millions face gas shortages

In the weeks leading up to the ceasefire, the impact of the war in the Middle East was felt far bey…

Everest guides accused of poisoning climbers in $20M scam: 32 people charged
France 24 Asia 10 days ago
Everest guides accused of poisoning climbers in $20M scam: 32 people charged

Nepal has charged 32 people over a multi-million-dollar insurance scam involving fake helicopter re…

Everest guides caught up in $20 million fake rescue scam
France 24 Asia 11 days ago
Everest guides caught up in $20 million fake rescue scam

Over 4,700 trekkers could have been affected by a multi-million-dollar insurance #scam. #Mountain g…

Asian nations ramp up coal power amid Middle East energy crunch
France 24 Asia 11 days ago
Asian nations ramp up coal power amid Middle East energy crunch

With Iran effectively turning the Strait of Hormuz into a toll gate, energy shortages are worsening…

When jail becomes home: Japan's elderly seek refuge behind bars
France 24 Asia 11 days ago
When jail becomes home: Japan's elderly seek refuge behind bars

Japan’s demographic crisis is playing out even behind bars. The number of elderly inmates has qua…

When the oil runs dry: What next for globalization as Asia bears brunt of Iran war?
France 24 Asia 13 days ago
When the oil runs dry: What next for globalization as Asia bears brunt of Iran war?

Are we staring at globalization's biggest turning point since the end of the Cold War? With Asia f…

France's Macron and Japan's Takaichi give nod to 'Dragon Ball' franchise
France 24 Asia 13 days ago
France's Macron and Japan's Takaichi give nod to 'Dragon Ball' franchise

On a visit to #Japan, French President Emmanuel #Macron shared a 'kamehameha' moment with PM Sanae …

Asian economies scramble to find solutions to war's impact on oil markets
France 24 Asia 15 days ago
Asian economies scramble to find solutions to war's impact on oil markets

Iran continues to cut off the strait of Hormuz as it retaliates for the US and Israel's campaign ag…

Asian economies most vulnerable to impact of Middle east war on oil markets
France 24 Asia 15 days ago
Asian economies most vulnerable to impact of Middle east war on oil markets

More than 80% of the crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) that passes through Strait of Hormuz…

Air China resumes flights to North Korea after six-year pause
France 24 Asia 15 days ago
Air China resumes flights to North Korea after six-year pause

Air China has restarted direct flights between Beijing and Pyongyang after a six-year hiatus, just …

Australian skies turned red due to cyclone and soil drought
France 24 Asia 15 days ago
Australian skies turned red due to cyclone and soil drought

Almost surreal images are coming out from Australia showing bright red and orange skies. This is t…

Indonesia begins enforcing social media ban for children under-16s
France 24 Asia 17 days ago
Indonesia begins enforcing social media ban for children under-16s

Indonesia began enforcing a social media ban for children under the age of 16 on Saturday, after a …