New India bill to amend transgender rights sparks protests
The bill seeks to change how transgender people are legally recognised and their right to self-identify.
‘We are being choked’: Philippines transport workers strike over fuel costs
It comes as a ship carrying barrels of Russian crude oil arrived in the Philippines earlier this week.
How will the UK respond to US court verdict on social media?
Will the decision of a Los Angeles jury have an impact on the UK government as it considers potential future regulations on social media, writes the BBC’s political editor.
Trump confirms May meeting with Xi Jinping as Iran war forces postponement
Trump’s delayed meeting with Xi Jinping will be the first visit to China by a US president since 2017.
‘I have no recollection of anything’ – Epstein survivor says she was drugged and raped
A survivor of Epstein’s abuses spoke publicly for the first time to BBC Newsnight about her experience of being raped and drugged by the sex offender.
Australia’s sunscreen regulator wants new rules after recent product scandal
The medicines regulator is proposing stricter rules after more than a dozen products were recalled.
Why transport workers are protesting in the Philippines
BBC News Asia Business Correspondent Suranajana Tewari spoke to people taking to the streets of Manila.
Prepare for turbulence – how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
The Gulf’s hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper – but now their future looks unclear.
Parents should monitor children ’24/7′ on Roblox, says developer
Roblox said safety was a top priority and it had advanced safeguards in place to keep users safe.
Who wants what and why from US-Iran peace talks?
There is indirect contact and channels between the two sides – but a deal may still be a long way off.
