At least 72 people killed in suicide attacks on two mosques in Afghanistan
The attacks targeted a Shia mosque in Kabul and a Sunni mosque in Ghor province.
Japan lodges diplomatic protest in response to South Korea's plans to install military units on disputed islets
The rocky islets – located in the Sea of Japan, also known as the East Sea – are at the centre of the dispute.
Philippines' Duterte will not lift martial law in Mindanao region despite Marawi liberation
The Philippines president said the martial law will remain in place until all the extremists are wiped out from the restive southern region.
North Korea sends 'unprecedented' letter to Australian parliament warning against supporting Trump
Pyongyang sends a direct letter to Australian parliament warning its nuclear power will not be stopped by US President Donald Trump.
Nawaz Sharif and his daughter indicted by Pakistan court in corruption scandal
An anti-corruption court in Islamabad found expelled prime minister, his daughter and his son-in-law guilty.
Iran's Khamenei says the US will 'receive a slap in the face' if nuclear deal collapses
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei threatened to "shred" the accord if the "other side" scraps it.
Afghan Taliban mounts deadly attack on police training centre causing dozens of casualties
At least 33 people have been killed and more than 100 injured in the attack claimed by Taliban Islamists.
Duterte announces Marawi city is now free from Islamists after five-month-long siege
The Philippines president's announcement comes a day after two key Islamist leaders were killed by security forces.
North Korea warns nuclear war could break out 'at any moment'
Pyongyang's deputy envoy to the UN says the situation in Korean peninsula "has reached the touch-and-go point and a nuclear war may break out any moment".
Indonesia plans to build prisons in remotest islands especially for drug offenders and terrorists
Indonesia witnessed a massive jailbreak, which saw more than 450 inmates escaping from the prison in May 2017.
US, South Korea kick off joint drill as 'decapitation' unit boards nuclear-powered submarine
South Korean and American navies led by aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan started their maritime exercises on Monday.
New Zealand hit by potato shortage causing 'chipocalypse'
Heavy rains and floods have wiped out the potato crop in many regions of New Zealand.
Posters liken Narendra Modi to Kim Jong-un in north India
The posters were put up by traders in Kanpur city in Uttar Pradesh state.
North Korea labels Donald Trump a 'war merchant and strangler of peace'
Pyongyang also accused the US of trying to 'make money' from the tensions in the Korean peninsula.
Duterte threatens to declare 'revolutionary government' in Philippines
Rodrigo Duterte lashed out at European diplomats and the press who have been critical of his drug war and human rights record.
2 chicks miraculously survive mass starvation that wiped out 40,000 penguins in single Antarctic colony
Extensive sea ice formation in East Antarctica kill thousands of Adélie penguins – the second such devastation in four years.
North Korea issues fresh threat against Guam: Our hand closer to 'trigger'
Pyongyang warns it will fire 'salvo of missiles' at the US territory of Guam over US' recent military actions near the Korean peninsula.
Three Ahmadi men given death penalty for blasphemy in Pakistan
A court sentenced them for tearing down a poster and banners outside a place of worship near Lahore.
Duterte orders all EU diplomats to leave Philippines within 24 hours over drug war criticism
The firebrand Philippines president asks the European ambassadors not to return to his country again.
US Navy strike group led by aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan holds drills near Korean peninsula
The 100,000-tonne supercarrier is holding maritime exercises along with Japanese naval forces in a move which is bound to further escalate tensions with North Korea.
Beijing scrambles warship, fighter jets after US Navy destroyer sailed in South China Sea
The US Navy sent a guided-missile destroyer near the contested Paracel Islands under the "freedom of navigation" operations.
More than 100 hippos killed in possible anthrax outbreak in Namibia
Authorities at the Bwabwata National Park suspect the death toll will go up as it is possible that some of the carcasses were eaten by crocodiles.
US flies B-1B bombers over Korean peninsula practising night drill
US' strategic bombers were flanked by South Korean and Japanese fighters just as President Donald Trump holds discussions with high-ranking officials on handling North Korea.
Thai junta chief announces general election will be held in November 2018
The exact date for the election will be announced in June 2018, says Thai PM Prayuth Chan-ocha after earlier false promises.
Turkey's Erdogan falls asleep during live press conference with Ukraine president
The Turkish leader was seen nodding off several times while Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko continued his speech.
Saudi woman fined for driving and her male guardian signs pledge that she won't do it again
Riyadh authorities summoned the traffic violator and warned her male guardian before releasing her with a penalty.
Iran will consider US military as 'Islamic State' if IRGC is designated as a terrorist group
Tehran has promised "crushing" response to Washington if the elite Islamic Revolution of Guards Corps (IRGC) is labelled as a terrorist group.
Philippines apologises to China for using Taiwan emblem at diplomatic event
The Philippines defence department used the Taiwan defence ministry logo instead of China's on a banner displayed at an official ceremony.
US and Turkey suspend visa services following diplomatic spat
The face-off between Washington and Ankara comes after a US diplomatic staff was arrested in Istanbul.
North Korea's Kim Jong-un elevates younger sister to powerful regime post
Kim Yo-jong, the North Korean leader's sister, becomes an alternate member of the influential WPK (Workers' Party of Korea) central committee's Political Bureau.
