South China Sea: Has Philippines reaped fruits of The Hague ruling that rejected Beijing's claims?
On 12 July 2016, the Permanent Court of Arbitration ruled in favour of the Philippines in the South China Sea territorial dispute.
Entire force at Portugal police station charged over alleged 'cruel treatment' of black men
Eighteen police officers were accused of gravely abusing their powers by unlawfully detaining six Africans.
Taiwan wary as China's first 'combat ready' aircraft carrier sails near its defence zone
The Liaoning and its convoy were sailing back to China after ending a five-day port call in Hong Kong.
8 killed in mass shooting at popular beach destination in Thailand
Six gunmen stormed a house in Krabi province and went on a shooting spree.
White House apologises for addressing China's Xi Jinping as leader of Taiwan
The US has admitted that it had made a technical error and has already fixed it, Chinese foreign ministry says.
White Minnesota officer who shot dead black motorist Philando Castile quits job
Jeronimo Yanez was found not guilty of second-degree manslaughter but has now signed a voluntary separation agreement.
Why Indonesia is planning to relocate its capital from Jakarta
The Palangkaraya city in Central Kalimantan province is touted to be the next capital city.
Trump and the White House embarrassingly confused about Asian leaders and countries
Donald Trump wrongly identified Singapore PM as Indonesia President
Watch hilarious video of Bei Bei panda, Washington's star attraction, falling from trees for fun
Giant pandas are extremely adept climbers but Bei Bei seems to be thrilled about falling from trees.
US sends more warplanes to North Korean border flanked by Japanese and Seoul jets
The three militaries conducted a training exercise in a show of force after North Korea's ICBM test.
Hero's welcome in Pyongyang for North Korea's ICBM developers after latest launch threatening US
Developers of the Hwasong-14 ICBM get a rousing reception in the North Korean capital.
How big is Liaoning? China's first aircraft carrier celebrated in Hong Kong
Beijing considers the Liaoning, its first "combat ready" carrier, as a symbol of China's great-power status.
US flies B-1B supersonic bombers over South China Sea, risking Beijing's ire
The bombers also held exercises with Japanese fighter jets in the East China Sea.
Naked Britons skydive above Kenyan city of Mombasa at -18C weather - here's why
The divers who performed the stunt said they were appealing for British unity after the Brexit referendum campaign left the country divided.
India-China border standoff explained: Why Xi will not meet Modi at G20 in Hamburg
India and China are at loggerheads over a border road construction by Beijing.
Comfort women: Rare footage of Korean victims of Japan's sex slavery emerges after 73 years
It is the first-ever video footage that has been found of the sexually enslaved Korean victims during World War II.
Decapitated bodies of 2 Vietnamese sailors abducted by Abu Sayyaf found in Philippines
The sailors were kidnapped by the Islamist militants in June last year in waters off Basilan in southern Philippines.
South China Sea: Vietnam drills for oil in disputed island in bold move defying Beijing's claims
Beijing is expected to react angrily to the new move by Hanoi.
Beijing may use military force to end border stand-off if India 'refuses to listen', Chinese expert warns
The border confrontation between China and India is the longest in recent times.
Xi-Putin bromance deepens: Chinese leader says Beijing's ties with Russia at 'best time in history'
Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to meet his Russia counterpart Vladimir Putin in Moscow on 3-4 July for bilateral talks.
China slams US warship's sailing near South China Sea island as 'serious military provocation'
Beijing dispatched warships and fighter jets to warn off the USS Stethem that sailed within 12 nautical miles of Triton Island.
Taiwan scrambles jets as Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning sails through waters near Taipei
The Soviet-built Liaoning carrier group is en route to Hong Kong, passing through the Taiwan Strait that separates Taipei and the mainland.
Trump's tirade against 'fake and fraudulent' media: 'I'm president, they're not'
The US president claimed the 'dishonest' media has lost to him.
Trump to hold phone calls with Xi Jinping and Shinzo Abe amid loss of patience with North Korea
The phone calls come ahead of the G20 summit in Hamburg where Trump is slated to hold bilateral meetings with the leaders of China, Japan and South Korea.
Beijing ready to deploy combat aircraft and mobile missile launchers on South China Sea islands
New satellite images show China building new facilities on Fiery Cross, Mischief and Subi Reefs in the Spratly archipelago.
China blasts US over Trump administration's first arms sale to Taiwan worth $1.42bn
The sale, which is yet to receive Congressional approval, faced backlash from Beijing for violating the 'One China' policy.
Watch adorable dog gatecrash stage during live orchestra performance to delight of audience
Labrador wandered on stage during Vienna Chamber Orchestra's performance at the International Izmir Festival in Turkey.
US and Australia kick off biggest ever joint military drill aimed at sending strong message to China
The exercise comes as the US seeks to counter China's military assertiveness in the South China Sea.
Beijing accuses Australia of spying on embassy and 'harassing' Chinese citizens
Australia reportedly demanded that the Chinese provide intelligence about their country.
China flexes naval muscles with first home-built missile destroyer
The 10,000-tonne warship launched at the Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai is larger than any other Chinese warship.
