Philippines to cull 400,000 birds as country records first avian flu outbreak
Health experts are examining the origins of the disease.
Deadly bus crash in China kills at least 36 and injures 13
The passenger bus hit the wall of a tunnel on an expressway.
Japan asserts right to intercept North Korea's Guam-bound missiles
Defence Minister Itsunori Onodera said Japan could exercise the right to 'collective's self-defence in support of the US.
South Korean military issues rare warning to North Korea over Guam missile strike threat
Seoul's army says Pyongyang will face the US and South Korea's 'strong and resolute retaliation'.
Turkey starts building wall on Iran border to boost security
Ankara said the construction of the wall is aimed at curbing the movement of Kurdish separatists.
Pakistani Taliban unveils special magazine for aspiring women jihadists
The Islamist group aims to recruit female jihadists to 'join the ranks of mujahedeen'.
Iran drone in dangerously close encounter with US fighter jet over Persian Gulf
The unmanned aircraft flew as close as 100ft to the US Super Hornet in the 'unsafe and unprofessional' interaction.
Pakistan's outlawed Islamist 'charity' launches political party
Milli Muslim League pledges to establish 'a real Islamic and welfare state' marking its formal political entry.
Japan defence review issues ominous warning on North Korea missile and nuclear programmes
Tokyo warns North Korea's rapid progress in nuclear and missile programmes poses 'a new level of threat'.
Kenya on knife edge as polling begins in closely-fought election between Kenyatta and Odinga
The East African nation votes amid widespread fears of communal violence.
Philippine President Duterte tells Rex Tillerson 'I'm your humble friend in Southeast Asia'
Duterte struck a rare modest tone when he met the US Secretary of State in the presidential palace in Manila.
North Korea snubs Seoul's talks offer saying the invitation lacks 'sincerity'
Foreign ministers of rival Koreas met on the sidelines of the Asean security conference in Manila.
Indian boxer beats Chinese rival but offers to return title to ease border tensions
'It's all about friendship, Hindi-Chini bhai bhai (Indians and Chinese are brothers)," the boxer said.
New building of North Korean embassy in Iran inaugurated amid heightened sanctions against Pyongyang
Both Iran and North Korea are facing global isolation for ambitious missile activities.
North Korea warns US would turn into 'sea of fire' after fresh UN sanctions
UN Security Council imposes crippling sanctions on North Korean individuals and entities.
India-China border tension worsens as Beijing issues warning to withdraw troops
Beijing asks New Delhi to withdraw troops from the Himalayan region where the borders of India, China and Bhutan meet.
Philippines President Duterte: I don't have fireworks that can reach Beijing
The president said he prefers to maintain friendly relations with Beijing despite the South China Sea dispute.
Hassan Rouhani vows to pull Iran out of diplomatic isolation
Hassan Rouhani inaugurated as Iran's president by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
60-year-old Dalit woman lynched after being branded 'braid chopper'
Mass hysteria grips northern Indian states after as women's braids are being chopped off.
Will Dennis Rodman be able to visit North Korea as US imposes travel ban?
US State Department said the North Korea travel ban will come into effect on 1 September.
Kim Jong-un is a 'son-of-a-w***e maniac' says Philippines President Duterte
Duterte warns the North Korean leader could trigger a nuclear war in Asia threatening the entire region.
Nato jets intercept Russia fighter planes over Baltic Sea but violate Finnish airspace
Two F-18 Super Hornet fighters were scrambled from Estonia's Amari Airbase to tackle Russian aircraft.
Suicide attack on Shia mosque in Afghanistan's Herat kills 29 people
The death toll is expected to rise as several have been badly injured.
Kashmir's top Islamist commander Abu Dujana killed by Indian security forces
Dujana was the mastermind of key extremist attacks in south Kashmir.
Who is Shahid Khaqan Abbasi? Pakistan's 45-day prime minister
Abbasi is to remain in power until ousted premier Nawaz Sharif's brother Shahbaz takes over.
'Unusual' activity in North Korean submarine could signal another missile test
US officials say the submarine could be preparing to test the underwater launch system for a missile
Chinese forces entered Indian territory amid border standoff, say reports
The reported incursion took place in the Indian state of Uttarakhand's Barahoti.
Indonesia hit by severe salt scarcity prompting imports from Australia
Salt prices have shot up four times in some parts of Indonesia following the scarcity.
Sierra Leone bans jogging in groups to ensure 'safety on the streets'
Runners have been accused of offences ranging from obstructing traffic to insulting people while they are jogging in a group.
China flexes military muscle during massive parade to mark 90th anniversary of PLA
President Xi Jinping asked the People's Liberation Army to be loyal to the Communist Party.
