Indonesia to issue new election rules after violent protests

Protesters angered by an attempt by outgoing President Joko Widodo to hold on to influence

Taliban’s formal law orders men to wear beards and women to cover faces

Human Rights Watch says many of the rules in Afghanistan were already in place but are now being formalised

Work halts on removal of Fukushima nuclear debris

Operation suspended due to error in installation of extraction equipment

Second Bangladesh floods maroon nearly 3-million people, kill two

Water levels could rise further, raising concern about additional flooding and displacement

As protests rage, Indonesia postpones plan to change election law

Thousands have gathered outside parliament accusing President Joko Widodo of destroying democracy

Iran’s Pezeshkian wins support for reformist cabinet

Foreign minister Araghchi says China, Russia and Africa are ‘priority regions’

Man charged with cybercrime linked to UK riots

Farhan Asif seized in Lahore after posting fake information about Southport knife attack in which three young girls died

Thai king endorses Paetongtarn Shinawatra as prime minister

The move paves the way for Paetongtarn to  form a cabinet in the coming weeks

China promises aid for elections in Myanmar, junta-run media says

Authorities to conduct census before voting, which opposition parties describe as a sham

Bangladesh will decide on seeking Hasina’s extradition, adviser says

Former prime minister fled to New Delhi after popular uprising, and could face murder charges

Taliban marks three-year anniversary of Afghanistan takeover

Military parade showcases tanks and weapons left behind after the US withdrawal

Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida to resign, paving way for new leader

The incumbent is stepping down amid disaffection over political scandals and rising living costs

Bangladesh president dissolves parliament and frees opposition leader

Bangladesh’s army chief Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman is due to meet student leaders to discuss the formation of an interim government