India's Finance Minister P Chidambaram promises more reforms after the country opened up its retail sector to foreign supermarket chains and cut diesel subsidies.

Oil prices fall sharply on Wednesday as economic data from China and Europe sparks worries about global demand.

Hong Kong observes three minutes' silence to mourn the 38 victims of a fatal collision between two boats, as investigations continue.

Malaysia's government is defending its decision to allow Australian miner Lynas to refine rare earths, after a challenge from environmental activists.

US President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney spar on taxes, healthcare and the economy in the first of three presidential debates.

Thousands of military police and coast guards in Argentina rally across the country to protest against pay cuts of up to 60%.

Defence firms are not providing enough public evidence about how they fight corruption, pressure group Transparency International says.

A $1bn project to build a replica of India's famed Taj Mahal mausoleum is unveiled in the Gulf emirate of Dubai.