US Navy to remove 7th fleet commander from duty after deadly collisions
Vice Admiral Joseph Aucoin to face unceremonious departure after USS John McCain collision.
Triple Talaq: India's highest court outlaws Islamic instant divorce practice
India's Supreme Court said the religious practice 'violates constitutional morality' and clamped a blanket ban.
US Defense Secretary James Mattis lands in Baghdad for a surprise visit amid Tal Afar offensive
Mattis' arrival comes two days after Iraqi forces launched a military campaign against the Islamic State in Tal Afar.
North Korea reportedly sent shipments to Syrian regime's chemical weapons agency
At least two Syria-bound shipments were intercepted in the last six months, warns a team of UN experts in a confidential report.
Three infants die after drunken hospital employee fails to monitor oxygen supply
The suspected hospital staff has been taken into police custody after the newborns' deaths.
Russian air strikes kill more than 200 Isis militants in Syria, claims Moscow
Russian defence ministry says a large convoy of vehicles and armoured tanks were attacked by its air force.
US and South Korea kick off annual military drills amid Pyongyang's threats
South Korean president warns the North against using exercises as a pretext to aggravate tensions.
Indian Railways admit lapses caused deadly train crash in Uttar Pradesh
At least 24 dead and 156 injured in Puri-Haridwar Utkal Express derailment.
North Korea lambasts US-South Korea joint drill Ulchi Freedom Guardian
Kim Jong-un regime's mouthpiece said the 'joint exercise is the most explicit expression of hostility against us'.
Iraqi forces launch assault to take back Tal Afar from Isis
Iraqi PM Haider al-Abadi announced the start of the ground offensive to recapture the northern city of Tal Afar.
Duterte repeats $40,000 bounty and free Hong Kong trip for killing drug-pushing police officers
Duterte had initially placed the bounty on policemen who had a hand in the notorious drug transactions in early August.
Barcelona attack: Australia drafting special plans to thwart terror attacks in crowded spots
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says Australia stands in 'resolute solidarity' with the Spanish people.
Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy calls deadly Barcelona attack 'jihadist terrorism'
Islamic State claims responsibility for the Spain terror attack through jihadist channels.
Duterte's drug crackdown hits capital Manila killing 25 suspects within a day
The Philippines president said he is determined to wipe out drug pushers in the country by all means.
Chinese state media releases spoof video with racist undertones on India over border tensions
The parody mocks India over the recent border tensions at Doklam and Ladakh.
South Korea president warns Kim Jong-un that nuclear ICBM would be 'crossing a red line'
Moon Jae-in says there will be no war on the Korean peninsula but urges Pyongyang to scale down tensions.
Probe rules out oxygen shortage in child deaths in India's Gorakhpur
A federal government team argues that the number of children's deaths is fewer this year.
Indian and Chinese soldiers pelt stones at each other on crucial Ladakh border
Chinese troops reportedly attempted to enter Indian territory leading to stone-pelting from both sides.
Palestine President Abbas wishes Kim Jong-un 'health and happiness' on North Korea's independence day
Abbas thanked the North Korean regime for the 'firm support' given by Pyongyang to the Palestinian struggle.
Millions affected in Taiwan by massive power blackout
Outage caused by 'human error' at a major power station as four units broke down.
Afghan Taliban writes open letter to President Donald Trump urging total troop withdrawal
The Islamist group's letter comes as the US reassesses its Afghan policy.
Indian PM Modi says only dialogue and not 'bullets' can solve Kashmir problem
Modi addresses a range of issues during his independence day speech in New Delhi.
Kim Jong-un puts North Korea's Guam strike on hold, says will watch US actions
This comes after Kim was briefed by North Korean forces on the detailed plan outlining an attack on Guam.
Pakistan hoists biggest flag on border with India to mark independence day
Pakistan's army chief hoists the flag at Wagah, a key transit point between Lahore and Amritsar.
China announces immediate ban on North Korean imports as it upholds UN sanctions
Beijing says imports of iron, iron ore and seafood from North Korea to be 'completely prohibited'.
North Korean envoys to major nations recalled home for meeting
North Korean ambassadors to China, Russia and UN are reportedly meeting in Pyongyang.
Children deaths in India's Gorakhpur to be probed as 'massacre' sparks widespread condemnation
In total, 63 children have died at a hospital in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur town due to alleged medical negligence.
24 people killed as post-election violence engulfs Kenya
Rights groups allege protests were shot dead by Kenyan security forces to quell demonstrations.
Powerful blast targeting army vehicle kills 15 in Pakistan's Balochistan
About 25 to 30kgs of explosives were used by the suicide bomber who was on motorcycle.
India is planning to deport 40,000 Rohingya Muslims
New Delhi is talking to Myanmar and Bangladesh on how to handle the deportations of ethnic Rohingyas.
