Over the past five to seven years, democracy and rights have been on a downward slide in nearly every country in Asia that is either a mature, long-lasting democracy or something close to it.

This same dynamic is also playing out in Asia, where the United States' lack of interest in democracy has empowered autocrats and elected leaders who have already overseen democratic regression.

Now 72, Ms Lam shows no signs of slowing down. Instead, these later years have become a time of creative renewal. “People say that becoming a grandmother is a full stop – but I don’t think ...

In Uiseong, nearly 7,000 ha of land has been affected and around 600 people evacuated, Lim Sang-seop, head of the Korea Forest Service, told a press briefing. "A total of 57 wildfire fighting ...

SEOUL, March 22 (Reuters) - Two firefighters were found dead in South Korea and two were missing as more than 20 wildfires flared across the nation on Saturday, including the deadly one in the ...

Whether hiking through tropical jungles, exploring wildlife, or simply soaking in the serene beauty of towering trees, these five forest escapes across Asia offer the perfect setting for a ...