Moment wolf on the run in South Korea is found

A Korean wolf that had sparked public fascination after escaping the Daejeon O-World zoo has been recaptured. The two-year-old animal, named Neukgu, was missing for over a week before being located and subdued with a tranquilizer gun.

More than 300 firefighters, soldiers, and police were involved in the search. The effort underscores the community’s commitment to tracking down the escapee.

The Philippine President challenged anyone questioning his fitness to join him in the gym.

Asha Bhosle passed away in Mumbai on Sunday after suffering a heart attack in the hospital. Her death marked a somber moment for fans and family.

Min Aung Hlaing oversaw his last military parade in Myanmar before transitioning to the presidential role. In the same country, fuel queues have grown lengthy at petrol stations due to the ongoing Iran war’s global repercussions.

BBC News Asia Business Correspondent Suranajana Tewari engaged with demonstrators in Manila. Senior Kashmir leader Farooq Abdullah remained unharmed after the incident, with the suspect taken into custody.

A young Japanese macaque at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan became a viral sensation after interacting with a soft toy provided for comfort. Meanwhile, a suspect wanted for multiple thefts was arrested near a Bangkok temple.

The BBC’s Arunoday Mukharji explores India’s need to harness current momentum. A Lakshmi goddess shrine in a Bangkok mall has drawn young people seeking love, adding a spiritual dimension to the city’s landscape.

During the 2024 Gen Z uprising, Bangladesh’s former prime minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted. Voters in Myanmar now face elections in a “climate of fear,” as reported by BBC South East Asia Correspondent Jonathan Head.

At least 31 casualties were reported after a suicide bomber targeted a Shia mosque. In the Philippines, a mayor narrowly escaped injury during a daylight attack on his vehicle.

Correspondent Jonathan Head highlights the ‘devastating’ accident as a major setback for Thailand’s infrastructure plans. The meteor’s luminous path over Japan’s Mount Fuji captured attention in the night sky.

Jimmy Lai, a Hong Kong media tycoon, was convicted of foreign collusion after a pivotal national security trial. Further details about the case are available for review.

Thousands of supporters paid up to 12,000 rupees (£100; $133) to glimpse the football star, reflecting his widespread popularity.