As elections approach, Myanmar's economy is in shambles Nearly five years after the coup, Myanmar is poorer, hungrier, and plagued by blackouts. Few believe the upcoming election will change anything. Patrick Winn
Nuclear submarine arms race heats up between North and South Korea North Korea's state media released photos Thursday of what it said was the hull of a nuclear submarine. Its leader denounced South Korea's plans to build its own subs as "an offensive act." Se Eun Gong
Smog in Delhi has triggered a ban on a beloved street snack As smog shrouds New Delhi, authorities have taken unpopular steps like banning a favorite street snack. Critics say its performative. Diaa Hadid
A final report on 20 years of Afghanistan Reconstruction finds billions in waste The U.S. poured billions of dollars into rebuilding Afghanistan for two decades. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with John Sopko, the former Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction. Jeanette Woods
US announces massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion The Trump administration has announced a massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion that includes medium-range missiles, howitzers and drones, a move that is sure to infuriate China. The Associated Press
A Chinese man who filmed secret footage in Xinjiang risks deportation from the U.S. Guan Heng sailed to the U.S. by boat from the Bahamas after publishing footage he filmed of purported detention camps in China. He has been held in immigration detention since August. Emily Feng
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai's daughter speaks after his guilty verdict Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been sentenced by a national security court in Hong Kong. He was found guilty of publishing seditious articles and colluding with foreign forces. Emily Feng
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