Massive explosion at Damascus airport blamed on Israeli air raid
The blaze engulfed Damascus International Airport and the Mezzeh army base.
Former Pakistan Taliban spokesperson alleges Islamist groups have links with Indian and Afghan intelligence
Ehsanullah Ehsan makes the claim in a video released by the Pakistani military.
Pope Francis tells world leaders to stay humble: 'Your power will ruin you'
Vatican leader makes surprise appearance at the Vancouver TED conference.
Kim Jong-un oversees live-fire drills simulating attacks on 'enemy' warships
North Korean leader hails troops for precision attacks on mock targets in country's biggest military exercise.
4 suspected militants killed during raid by Pakistani paramilitary forces in Karachi
Three suspected militants blew themselves up, while another was shot dead by security forces.
Pakistan landmine blast kills 10 including 6 children
Local reports suggest the blast targeted census workers.
Mexico on high alert after truck carrying radioactive material is stolen
The truck disappeared on 23 April in the western Jalisco state while transporting industrial equipment that contained an unknown quantity of Iridium-192.
Afghan defence minister and army chief quit after Taliban slaughter
US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis makes unannounced visit to Afghanistan to review the security situation.
Donald Trump holds telephone talks with Xi Jinping and Shinzo Abe on North Korea situation
The Chinese president urges his American counterpart to show 'restraint' in dealing with Pyongyang.
Duterte warns Islamists again: 'I'll eat you alive – just give me vinegar and salt'
The warning comes after a Filipino soldier was found decapitated by Abu Sayyaf militants.
North Korea detains US citizen and may use him as 'leverage' in negotiations with Trump administration
The detainee, identified only by his surname Kim, is thought to be a Korean-American aid worker.
Afghanistan marks day of national mourning after deadly attack on army base
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani calls Mazar-i-Sharif attack 'cowardly'.
North Korea threatens to launch nuclear attack on Australia
Pyongyang issues nuclear strike warning against Australia if it toes the US line.
France election: First round of voting begins amid tight security
The presidential race kicks off in France a day after early voting was held in overseas French territories.
Modi ends symbol of VIP culture by banning use of red beacon lights atop vehicles
For long, the lights have been used to zip through gridlocked traffic in India.
Ayatollah Khamenei warns Western nations against 'meddling' in Iran presidential election
President Hassan Rouhani, who is seeking a re-election, asks Iranian army to stay away from politics.
South Korean military placed on combat readiness for 'immediate response' to North Korea
Acting president Hwang Kyo-ahn says North Korea could carry out a provocative act 'any time'.
Babri Masjid: The politico-religious wedge between Indian Muslims and Hindus
India's top court revives criminal conspiracy charges against senior leaders of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.
North Korea 'destroys' US city to celebrate founder Kim Il-sung's birthday
Pyongyang's propaganda video was accompanied by a special song dedicated to artillery operating missiles.
Crimean rescuers search for survivors after Turkey-bound cargo ship sinks in Black Sea
Seven of the 12 crew members still unaccounted for as emergency personnel rescue 5 people.
Jammu and Kashmir government suspends internet services in valley to quell unrest
Government argues the curfew on mobile internet is necessary to deal with the situation.
US National Security Adviser holds talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during India visit
Security situation and terrorism activities in South Asia were top of Lieutenant General HR McMaster's agenda.
China overhauls its 'green card' system to lure more foreign talent
Beijing says the change will give foreigners easier access to public services in China.
Emboldened Erdogan to extend state of emergency in Turkey by three months
With anti-Erdogan protests simmering across major cities, opposition calls for annulling the referendum.
Hundreds of Palestinian prisoners go on hunger strike in Israel
Palestinian political prisoners led by Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti are demanding basic rights in jails.
Chinese and Russian spy vessels shadow US navy strike group to Korean peninsula
Japan steps up surveillance activities in airspace and waters around Korean peninsula.
North Korea displays special operations forces in massive military parade
This is the first time that Pyongyang showcased the specially trained military personnel.
3 Indian airports placed on high alert after hijack threat
Counter-terrorism forces hold anti-hijack drills in Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad airports.
Clashes break out at Trump rally in Berkeley, California
Police arrest 21 people after clashes between pro- and anti-Trump protesters.
Landmark referendum on sweeping presidential powers underway in Turkey
Security beefed up across Turkey amid Isis threat as voting began on amending the military-era constitution.
