Asia Pacific

The crush happened in hot and crowded conditions in Uttar Pradesh State, and a medical official said the death toll could rise.

With the introduction of the pin, Mr. Kim is said to be elevating his personality cult to the level once reserved for his father and grandfather.

The North said it tested a missile with a “super-large warhead” on Monday. The South has similar missiles, meant to target underground bunkers.

Plus, what’s next for France.

Videos posted by Chinese news media and on social media appeared to show the rocket climbing before it lost power and plunged, exploding in a nearby hill.

The deadly crash occurred near a busy intersection in front of city hall in central Seoul.

The commercial company Space Pioneer said the accident occurred because of a structural failure in the connection between the rocket and its testing platform.

Myanmar’s junta, facing a growing popular rebellion, has plunged the country into economic crisis, reversing gains from a decade of civilian leadership.

China’s leaders vowed to kick-start spending by offering subsidies for households to buy cars and appliances. But many consumers aren’t biting.

Also, Iran’s election heads to a runoff and Japanese researchers help robots smile.

Producers of “The Boyfriend” on Netflix hope it will encourage broader acceptance of the L.G.B.T.Q. community in Japan, which still has not legalized same-sex unions.

In India, cricket has become immensely profitable and a destination for the world’s best players. But a tournament victory had eluded it for many years.

A president’s vow to fight drugs unleashed violence and fostered a culture of impunity. But the crimes are finally getting a look, including from the International Criminal Court.

Her warning of a big buildup of enemy troops poised to attack South Vietnam in 1968 was ignored, a major U.S. Army intelligence failure during the war.

The case, involving a supplement intended to reduce cholesterol, has put attention on how companies are allowed to self-report claims about their products.

Across Asia and Europe, the event stoked concerns about American stability, both domestically and on crucial foreign policy issues like Washington’s commitment to alliances.

At least one person was killed when parts of the roof caved in and crushed vehicles at Indira Gandhi airport in New Delhi, according to an official. All domestic departures were suspended.

Long-running battles in the Himalayas may foretell a more dangerous conflict.

Also, the upcoming U.S. presidential debate and the vote in Iran.

Beijing released new rules calling for execution of “diehard” Taiwanese independence supporters, as hostilities surrounding Taiwan’s status rise.

Facing grim job prospects, a young Nepali signed up to join Russia’s military, which sent him to fight in Ukraine. His ordeal of combat, injury and escape turned into a tale worthy of Hollywood.

The two generals were accused of taking huge bribes and of corruption that reached into the armaments sector, indicating that the country’s military has not shaken off old habits.

He hanged high-profile inmates in exchange for a reduction in his own robbery and murder sentences, and became a social media sensation after his release.

A woman and her Chinese-born son were set to return to China for the first time since the pandemic, but their airline would not let them fly without filling out a health form they could not access.

The announcement, coming days after Vladimir V. Putin’s visit to Pyongyang, suggests an ambitious attempt to upgrade the North’s nuclear arsenal.

Also, Kenya’s president shelved the tax bill.

China has been considered relatively progressive on juvenile justice. But several high-profile killings have prompted calls for the law to come down more harshly on minors.

As multinational retailers diminish their dependence on Chinese factories, some are shifting production to India.

The WikiLeaks founder, who entered the plea in a U.S. courtroom in Saipan in the Western Pacific, arrived home in Australia on Wednesday night.

Also, Julian Assange’s plea deal with the U.S.