Thailand's Parliament is dissolved for new elections early next year Thailand's Parliament was dissolved Friday for new elections early next year as the country engaged in deadly fighting with Cambodia. The Associated Press
U.S. and Japan flex military muscles in a show of force amid Tokyo's feud with Beijing This follows joint drills by Chinese and Russian strategic bombers and fighters on Tuesday that prompted Japan and South Korea to scramble planes to monitor them. Anthony Kuhn
Greetings from Andhra Pradesh, India, where a fragrant food stand feeds working women Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world. Diaa Hadid
A fire at a popular nightclub in India's Goa state kills at least 25, officials say At least 25 people, including tourists, were killed in a fire at a popular nightclub in India's Goa state, the state's chief minister said Sunday. The Associated Press
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