The committee is expected to appoint new executives and prepare for the next steps

China: Stock market crash casts a shadow over the Fifth Plenum

The figure, which was slightly better than expected, was driven by exports. The prospect of further stimulus measures is receding

The Chinese economy grew by 4.5 per cent in the third quarter

A luxury yacht with a swimming pool and water slides – likely belonging to Kim Jong Un – has emerged as a symbol of the gulf between the North Korean elite and the general population, whilst Wonsan is being transformed into a state-controlled tourist destination

Kim Jong Un and the luxurious swimming-pool ship: a symbol of power in impoverished North Korea

The founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, Abhijeet Dipke, had been arrested for attempting to take part in an unauthorised demonstration

India: Leader of the ‘cockroaches’ protesting against Modi released

The disaster took place in Peshawar, in the north-west of the country. The victims include 28 children and a teacher

Pakistan: School roof collapses. At least 33 dead

Japan is increasingly aware of its role in maintaining the political and military balance in the Asia-Pacific region

A super fighter jet to shift Tokyo’s strategic stance 

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