Duterte on Trudeau's concerns: 'I only answer to the Filipino, I won't answer to any other b******t'
The Philippines president attacks the Canadian prime minister for raising the touchy issue of human rights allegations during their brief exchange.
Donald Trump says his Asia trip snagged deals worth at least $300bn, or was it a trillion?
The US president said his gruelling five-nation tour has been "tremendously successful" touting unconfrimed dollar figures.
India plans to set up urine banks – and pay for it by the litre
Top Indian minister reveals proposals for setting up urine banks in rural India to produce urea and reduce imports.
Impoverished in rural China asked to replace images of Jesus with Xi Jinping for government benefits
Local government reportedly asks residents to remove pictures of Jesus, gospel couplets and crosses to be eligible for subsidies.
More than 50 arrested after Muslim mob of 20,000 burns down Hindu village in Bangladesh for Facebook post
A young Hindu man reportedly wrote a "blasphemous" post on Facebook, infuriating the Muslims in the area.
Was North Korean diplomat selling bootleg liquor in Pakistan to funnel money to Kim Jong-un regime?
Three burglars assaulted a North Korean diplomat's house in Islamabad and made away with a huge stash of alcohol worth $150,000.
North Korean military prepares for winter drills as 3 US aircraft carriers lurk near Korean Peninsula
Maritime exercises are being conducted by the supercarriers USS Ronald Reagan, USS Theodore Roosevelt and USS Nimitz in the region.
Philippines thanks 'master of the art of the deal' Trump for offering to mediate in South China Sea
US President Donald Trump has offered to moderate talks between the multiple claimants in the South China Sea dispute.
Saudi Arabia places all oil facilities on high alert after Bahrain pipeline attack
Bahrain authorities blame forces backed by Iran for the attack on its oil pipeline, located close to capital Manama.
'I would never call him short and fat': Donald Trump continues Twitter spat with Kim Jong-un
US President Donald Trump responds on Twitter after North Korean mocks him again by calling him a "dotard".
Armed Indonesian separatist group holds more than 1,300 villagers hostage near Freeport's Papua mine
Separatist group Free Papua Movement (OPM) has been accused for the siege as authorities look to resolve the situation without any casualty.
Philippines' Duterte, who once likened himself to Hitler, offers to host global human rights summit
The firebrand leader has often faced criticism for his violent war on drugs and numerous extra judicial deaths allegedly meted out by his security forces.
France's Macron makes surprise visit to Riyadh amid rising tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran
"They discussed the situation in Lebanon following the resignation of Prime Minister Hariri," said a statement from the French presidency.
If Donald Trump asks Duterte about human rights, he will say 'that is not your business'
The Philippines president insists he will not be talking about alleged human rights violations of notorious drug war with President Donald Trump.
Saudi Arabia created Isis and unleashed it on the Middle East, says Iran President Hassan Rouhani
Iranian leader defends the ballistic missile launch against Saudi Arabia, which was intercepted near Riyadh airport without casualties.
Donald Trump lands in China, North Korea threat and bilateral trade to top US president's agenda
Chinese President Xi Jinping gave a lavish red-carpet treatment to the visiting leader and billed the trip as a "state-visit plus".
Vladimir Putin ready to meet Donald Trump in Vietnam, says Russian foreign minister
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov revealed preparations are on for a Putin-Trump bilateral on the sidelines of the regional Apec summit in Vietnam.
Bad weather forces Donald Trump to skip surprise DMZ visit
The US president, who is in South Korea as part of his Asia tour, warned Pyongyang that its nuclear programmes are putting North Korea in "grave danger".
Philippines' Duterte sacks drugs board chief after just five months on the job
Dionisio Santiago is the successive chairman of Dangerous Drugs Board to face an unceremonious exit.
3 US aircraft carriers to conduct simultaneous maritime drill in the Pacific in massive show of force
The nuclear-powered supercarriers USS Nimitz, Ronald Reagan and Theodore Roosevelt will soon be seen practising wargames in the Western Pacific.
Bodies of 26 teenage girls found in Mediterranean Sea as sexual assault and torture suspected
The victims' corpses were picked by a Spanish military ship and most of them are thought to be from either Niger or Nigeria.
Palestinian President Abbas makes unexpected visit to Saudi Arabia amid regional shake-up
Abbas' visit comes when Saudi regime purged several princes and top ministers in sweeping anti-corruption probe, and Lebanese prime minister's resignation annoucement from Riyadh.
Pakistan military chief in Iran to discuss defence and security operations
General Qamar Javed Bajwa's three-day tour to neighbouring Iran, the first by a Pakistani military chief in more than 20 years, has been kept low-key.
Saudi Arabia forced Lebanon prime minister Hariri to step down, says Hezbollah chief
Hassan Nasrallah, the chief of Lebanese Shia militant group Hezbollah, reassured that his militia will not engage in destabilising activities at this time of political instability.
North Korea warns US of 'merciless punishment' ahead of Donald Trump's visit to Seoul
Pyongyang has said that it will not hesitate to act if the US president makes a "reckless" move.
Donald Trump targets North Korea as he begins Asia tour, says 'no dictator' should underestimate US resolve
US President Donald Trump kicked off his gruelling 12-day five-nation Asia tour in Japan.
Saudi crown prince's anti-corruption purge shakes Riyadh power centre
Eleven princes, four sitting ministers and "tens" of former ministers have been arrested by a newly-formed anti-corruption committee which is headed by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
US cautions bomber missions near Guam 'will not be in China's interest' after Beijing flies warplane
China reportedly flew H-6K Badger bombers closer to Guam and Hawaii while conducting bombing drills.
North Korea rubbishes report of nuclear test site tunnel collapse and slams Japan
Pyongyang denies one of the tunnels at the Punggye-ri collapsed after speculation emerged saying up to 200 North Korean workers were killed.
North Korea accuses US of conducting nuclear strike rehearsal as B-1B bombers buzz Korean peninsula
The US Air Force flies 2 strategic bombers over the volatile Korean peninsula region just ahead of President Donald Trump's Asia tour.
