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'No Specific or Credible Threat' as US Voters Head to Polls

Election security officials say they remain on high alert but that with the exception of usual glitches, the midterm elections are going smoothly

Tuesday's US Congressional Elections Could Shape New Debates in Washington

Pollsters predicting Republican takeover of House of Representatives and possibly Senate

Americans Overwhelmingly Support Protesters in Iran

In Cambodia, Detained Cambodian American Lawyer Begins Hunger Strike Ahead of Biden’s Visit to Phnom Penh

In a statement Monday, her lawyers called for her to be transferred to the main prison in Phnom Penh, and asked Biden to use his planned visit to Cambodia on November 12-13 to push for her release.

Hong Kong Hopes Summit of Business Leaders Signals Comeback as Financial Hub

The city, beleaguered by social unrest and a tough COVID-19 policy, is fighting to keep its place as Asia's top financial center

China Party Congress Signaled Dimming of 'Red' Status for Many in Leadership 

As seemingly forced exit of former President Hu Jintao showed, family history of Communist Party loyalty now means less than allegiance to President Xi Jinping 

South Korea Scrambles Jets After North Korea Mobilizes Aircraft Near Border

North Korea has launched 30 missiles since Wednesday

Indian Capital Closes Primary Schools as It Battles Deadly Winter Smog

Environmentalists say New Delhi is losing the fight against air pollution because of its huge reliance on private transport, burning of crop stubble

Former Pakistan PM Khan Survives 'Assassination Attempt'

Khan was hit by at least one bullet in his right leg, aides say

In Hong Kong, Media Trials Chill Press Freedom

National security trial of Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai sends troubling message, media and legal analysts say

Pakistan Floods Have Kept Over 2 Million Children from School, UN Says

UNICEF says it could be months before waters completely recede