A former Syrian general wanted for crimes against humanity is living quietly in Lebanon, bankrolled and protected by American and Lebanese authorities, a BBC/NPR investigation has found.

Japanese police arrested a U.S. Marine in the alleged robbery and murder of a woman on Okinawa, officials said Sunday.

As Xi Jinping heads to the White House, polls show Americans feeling their best days are behind them. But what does America look like from China?

That's the grim assessment from the ground in the wake of the catastrophic flooding, which damaged or destroyed 7 health facilities, interrupted routine care and is affecting mental health.

Instead of scrapping its network of bomb shelters after the Cold War, Switzerland kept building them. The country has more than 370,000 nuclear bomb shelters. Some are now used to house migrants.

The U.S. dollar weakened sharply Monday against the Japanese yen after U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan's finance minister confirmed both sides had intervened in markets.

Kim Aris, son of Aung San Suu Kyi, told NPR that photographs of his mother meeting a foreign official gave him "a reason to hope" for the first time since the military coup that ousted her in 2021.

South Korea is moving away from its policy of prioritizing the immediate denuclearization of North Korea. But despite that shift, experts doubt Pyongyang will return to the negotiating table.

About 1 in 4 babies in the Pakistani fishing settlement of Rehri Goth are born prematurely. Researchers are trying to figure out how to bring the numbers down.

The quake shook Kumamoto, on Japan's southern main island of Kyushu, late Tuesday afternoon local time, causing damage and injuries.

Led by Gen-Z youth across India, the movement has become perhaps the biggest challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his 12 years in office.

They call themselves the "cockroaches" and they're on the march — demanding action against corruption, amid a shortage of opportunities for young people in India.

Facts by day, fiction by night! At the end of a long day in the newsroom, many of our journalists head home and escape into novels of all types.

Cambodia's crackdown on scam centers has created a secondary crisis: thousands of stranded foreign workers are now roaming the streets of Phnom Penh.

The National Museum of Korea is home to the Room of Quiet Contemplation, which features two of South Korea's most treasured artworks: gilt-bronze bodhisattva statues from the 6th and 7th centuries.

Cheng's comments come as Taiwan awaits approval on a $14 billion arms package from the U.S., and as uncertainty lingers over Washington's long-term commitment to the island's defense.

Indonesia has more than 120 active volcanoes. On the island of Java, thousands live alongside Mount Merapi, constantly balancing risks -- and most say they won't leave.

The Indian government is spending $9 billion to create a megaport, airport and city on this remote island. Critics fear the impact on pristine forests and the lives of indigenous inhabitants.

Colombian-American photographer and filmmaker Juan Arredondo turns his lens on the people of the world who do not have birth and death certificates — and how these vital records are created.

The West’s shortsightedness in Africa is more apparent than ever.

The second-in-command of the RSS, a Hindu nationalist organization in India, rarely speaks to the Western press. Here's what he said about his group's controversial history.

Much of the world’s nickel supply comes from Indonesia, at a cost to the local environment and communities.

China has been somewhat insulated from the immediate energy shock following the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, but Beijing hasn't been able to shield its supply chains.

The royal family has decided to leave the 105-carat gem out of this weekend's coronation ceremony. The Kohinoor has become a focus of anti-colonial anger. India wants it back.

A rare look at one of the world's most critical and understudied environmental crises. Southeast Asia produces more than half of the world's fish, yet its waters are among the most depleted and contested.

Chinese car company NIO is putting up EV battery swapping stations all around the world. NPR took a ride in one car for the experience.

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"My hope is that this commitment provides the stability and the spark NPR needs to innovate boldly and strengthen its national network," says Connie Ballmer, who gave $80 million of the $113 million.

Indonesia is racing to build a new capital, promising a greener, futuristic city. But many citizens aren't convinced it will live up to the vision.

Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, is set to host peace talks today with leaders from Iran and the US, including Vice President J.D. Vance.

Britain's 1,640-foot-long National Covid Memorial Wall stretches along the River Thames, with over a quarter million hearts representing the lives lost during the pandemic — across from Parliament.

Mahjong is attracting young players globally, thanks to popular culture, the game’s tactile appeal and its role in community building.

China has set a more modest growth target for its economy. That reflects the drag from sluggish domestic demand.

He campaigned for decades to be brought back to life. Now he’s saving souls from legal limbo

Economic growth in Malaysia and Indonesia has not led to secularism

NPR's Adrian Florido has been buying fruit from the same fruit-cart vendor in his LA neighborhood for years. On Tuesday, Florido was there when federal immigration agents whisked him away.

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.

Commissioned by NPR in partnership with Ipsos, the poll also highlights sharp partisan divides on key foreign policy issues.

The country has the world’s largest petroleum reserves. Getting them out of the ground will be tortuous

President Donald Trump claimed overnight that the United States carried out airstrikes in Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro.

In a 2005 interview, the actor said that in his twenties, he was carrying the load of "everyone's masterpieces." He worked closely with directors including Akira Kurosawa and Masaki Kobayashi.

Washington is treating the industry as if it’s too big to fail, even as the market sends lukewarm signals.