Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. Recent Journals Vol. 5 Vol. 4 Vol. 3 Vol. 2 Vol. 1 BBC Asia NewsAfghan Taliban and Pakistan claim many dead in new clashesFresh fighting broke out on Wednesday, with each side accusing the other of initiating the clashes.British social media star 'Big John' detained in Australia over visaFisher says his visa is "legit" but that authorities were unhappy he would be working while in the country.India top court allows less-polluting crackers even as Delhi air turns toxicCritics say green crackers may be less harmful, but still release toxic substances into the air.Bangladesh garment factory fire kills at least 16The dead have been burned beyond recognition and officials have warned that the toll could rise.Sia's ex demands $250,000 per month in spousal supportThe Australian pop star filed for divorce from Daniel Bernard in March, after three years of marriage.China seizes 60,000 maps over 'mislabelled' TaiwanThe maps also omitted "important islands", the source of competing claims between Beijing and its neighbours.The Indian woman who stood up to moral policing - and won a pageantMuskan Sharma, who won the Miss Rishikesh contest, said it made her feel like Miss Universe.