Will South Africa's Jacob Zuma quit as pressure mounts on him?
The ruling party's senior figures hold emergency meeting with the South African president urging him to resign.
Who is Kim Yong-nam, North Korea's ceremonial head of state chosen to lead the Olympics delegation?
Kim Yong-nam, a veteran diplomat, now presides over North Korea's parliament.
US 'shamelessly threatening Russia with atomic weapon', says Iran's Rouhani
After Washington outlined plans to expand its nuclear capabilities Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has said the US is "shamelessly threatening Russia with atomic weapon".
Israel begins process to expel thousands of African asylum seekers
Initially, up to 20,000 refugees, mostly from Sudan and Eritrea, will receive notices.
Will Maldives' Supreme Court impeach President Abdulla Yameen as he defies its order?
The atoll nation's attorney general, Mohamed Anil, hints that an impeachment motion against President Abdulla Yameen could be set in motion.
How effective is Turkish military's Kurdish offensive in Syria's Afrin?
Turkish military faces its deadliest day in Operation Olive Branch as seven soldiers die during clashes with YPG Kurdish militia in Syria's Afrin region.
Modicare: Everything you need to know about the 'world's largest healthcare scheme'
In his annual budget, India's Finance Minister Arun Jaitley unveiled an ambitious healthcare scheme to cover 500 million beneficiaries.
Violence breaks out after Maldives top court orders release of key political prisoners
Maldives' Supreme Court cleared former president Mohamed Nasheed of all charges.
Is Bashar al-Assad developing new type of sophisticated chemical weapon?
American officials suspect the Syrian regime has found a way to develop a new chemical weapon and could have kept it hidden in secret locations.
US is pushing the whole world towards 'nuclear war' North Korea tells UN
North Korean foreign minister warns Washington is "intentionally" destabilising the Korean peninsula to jeopardise improving inter-Korea relations.
Who is Fidel Castro Diaz-Balart? Former Cuban revolutionary's eldest son killed himself
The 68-year-old nuclear physicist was undergoing treatment for depression in the past several months.
Cash-strapped Namibia bans officials' foreign trips
The southwestern African nation's economy is in dire straits following the plunge in global commodity prices.
Following China, Hong Kong slaps ban on domestic sale of ivory
The China-controlled state approves a ban which will see the entire ivory trade phased out by 2021.
Petrol bomb hurled at Aung San Suu Kyi's home where she spent 15 years during junta rule
Myanmar's state counsellor and the de facto leader was not present in the Yangon house when the attack took place.
11 killed in fire at Japan welfare home
The fire broke out in the three-storey building in the city of Sapporo, on the island of Hokkaido.
Top Muslim cleric in India bans women watching football as they will look 'only at players' thighs'
The fatwa has been issued by an Islamic cleric in India's north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
US' largest military base in the Middle East is set to expand further
Qatar's Defence Minister Khalid Bin Mohammad Al Attiyah said Washington's Al-Udeid Air Base near Doha will become even bigger to accommodate more personnel.
US is relocating Isis from Middle East to Afghanistan: Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei
The Iranian leader alleged creating instability in war-torn Afghanistan through the Isis is necessary to justify Washington's security presence.
Russian fighter jet intercepts US spy plane over Black Sea in close encounter
The aerial encounter between Russia's Su-27 and the US' EP-3 spy plane lasted for more than two hours.
Kremlin accuses US of attempting to interfere in presidential elections with threat of sanctions
President Vladimir Putin's spokesman affirms Washington's role will have no consequence on the presidential polls in March.
Iran is turning Lebanon into 'missile factory' says Israeli military
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) warns of Iran's interference and growing Hezbollah influence in Lebanon.
North Korean regime will 'be removed from map' if nuclear weapons are used, warns Seoul
South Korea's defence minister said his country will not drop its guard despite signs of improving ties with the Kim Jong-un regime.
Coordinated gunfire and bombings rock Kabul military outpost killing 11 soldiers
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack, which comes close on the heels of a deadly suicide bombing.
Turkey asks US to withdraw from Syrian town of Manbij as both sides decide to de-escalate tension
Turkey said it is mandatory for the American personnel stationed in Manbij to "withdraw" and urged Washington to undertake "more concrete steps rather than words".
Duterte's advice to Suu Kyi: Ignore the 'noisy bunch' of human rights activists
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte feels "pity" about the situation Myanmar's leader Aung San Suu Kyi finds herself in regarding the Rohingya criticism.
Why is Xi Jinping cracking down on China's 'black societies' in fresh anti-corruption drive?
China's Xi Jinping has launched a anti-corruption drive targeting the "black societies", the nexus between the mafia and corrupt government officials.
Putin critic Navalny's office raided after he called for rallies against 'thieves, bigots and perverts'
Russian police raided opposition leader Alexei Navalny's office after he called for a mass protest against "thieves, bigots and perverts in power".
Is fresh bout of unrest staring at Kashmir after Indian Army's killing of two civilians?
Two youngsters were shot dead in Kashmir's Shopian district, leading to protests in India's volatile state.
Citing Islam, Duterte jokes he could offer '42 virgins' to boost Philippines' tourism industry
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte's sexist joke has angered women's rights groups, with some of them saying the remarks are "extremely worrying".
South Korea to press on with joint military drill despite Olympics diplomacy
Seoul has hinted that the strength of the joint military exercises will not be scaled down - a move that is likely to anger North Korea.
