North Korea threatens to carry out 'most powerful' hydrogen bomb test over Pacific Ocean
"We have no idea about what actions could be taken as it will be ordered by leader Kim Jong-un," Pyongyang's foreign minister said.
Political reporter beaten and stabbed to death in north-east India, triggering tensions
Shantanu Bhowmik, 28, was covering a political rally when he was attacked by a mob.
Duterte says he has ordered his son to be killed if involved in illegal drug trade
The Philippines president warned he would not hesitate to punish members of his family if they are involved in drug trade.
North Korea rubbishes Trump's threat at UN as the 'sound of a dog barking'
Pyongyang's foreign minister says the US president's warnings are nothing more than "dog's dream".
Mexico earthquake death toll rises to over 220
More than 20 children were killed and 30 others are missing as a school building collapsed.
Iran and Venezuela lead attack on Donald Trump, the 'new Hitler' of global politics
Iran says Trump's "shameless and ignorant remarks" demonstrate his lack of "knowledge and awareness".
President Duterte invites UN human rights agency to set up office in Philippines to monitor drug war
The president says he is willing to let outside monitors to keep a watch on the human rights situation.
Aung San Suu Kyi condemns all 'human rights violations' in Rakhine state
Myanmar's de facto leader speaks for first time on Rohingya crisis amid increasing global pressure.
India says some Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar pose 'serious threat' to national security
The Indian government tells the Supreme Court not to interfere in proposed Rohingya deportations.
US planes drop bombs near Korean DMZ during military exercises
South Korea and US warplanes put on a show of force after North Korea fired a missile over Japan.
US to send aircraft carrier-led naval strike group near North Korea
South Korean defence ministry says a US supercarrier is expected to arrive in October.
Philippines President Duterte may declare nationwide martial law if protests go out of hand
The country's defence chief warned that Duterte would not hesitate to impose martial law but insists it is a 'remote possibility'.
Christian sentenced to death for mocking prophet Muhammad via WhatsApp in Pakistan
Nadeem James was accused of blasphemy by his Muslim friend after he shared content that allegedly insulted Islam.
South Korea fired ballistic missiles when Pyongyang's projectile was still flying
Seoul's army shot Hyunmoo-2 missiles within six minutes of the North's launch.
Shinzo Abe and Narendra Modi urge 'zero tolerance' on terrorism
Abe, on a visit to India, and Modi also lay foundation for $17bn bullet train project between Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
At least 22 people drown as boat capsizes in Indian river Yamuna
Overcrowding is suspected to be the cause of the accident.
UN voices concern over 'excessive violence' against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar
The UN Security Council held a closed-door meeting on the Rohingya crisis at the behest of Britain and Sweden.
Singapore gets first female president as Halimah Yacob is elected without a vote
Halimah Yacob, 63, will also be Singapore's first Malay head of state in 47 years.
Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi not to attend UN General Assembly debate amid Rohingya crisis
Suu Kyi's decision has been attributed to the domestic security situation.
North Korea vows to redouble its efforts in bolstering weapons programme after latest UN sanctions
Pyongyang warns the US will suffer its 'greatest pain' after the latest round sanctions announced by UNSC.
Indian Catholic priest in Isis captivity for 18 months rescued with Oman's help
Father Tom Uzhunnalil, who is now in Muscat, is expected to fly to India shortly.
Peru expels North Korean ambassador following Mexico
Peru attributes expulsion to Pyongyang's "repeated and flagrant violation" of international regulations.
UN Security Council slaps watered-down sanctions on North Korea for its largest nuclear test
The latest package of sanctions includes a ban on textile imports and a limited oil embargo.
Indian home minister visits Kashmir vowing to make the valley 'heaven on earth'
This was Rajnath Singh's fifth visit to Kashmir this year.
North Korea warns US, 'the blood-thirsty beast', against fresh UN sanctions
A US-engineered proposal seeks to impose an oil embargo on North Korea as well as a travel and financial ban on Kim Jong-un.
More than quarter of a million Rohingya Muslims have fled Myanmar within 15 days, says UN
Most of the 270,000 Rohingyas who have escaped to Bangladesh are women and children, says the UN refugee agency.
Malaysian father given 48-year jail sentence for sexually assaulting daughter more than 600 times
He will also receive 24 lashes as part of the sentence.
Mexico hit by massive 8.1 'earthquake of the century' triggering tsunami warning
Tsunami waves possible on Pacific coasts of Central America, including Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama and Honduras.
Beijing angered as Indian Army chief warns of two-front war with China and Pakistan
India has fought three wars with Pakistan and one with China in the past.
Israeli jets reportedly strike Assad-run chemical weapons facility in Syria
At least two people are reported killed in the air strike near the city of Masyaf in Hama region in central Syria.
