Malaysia scrutinising North Korean front firms operating arms business
The country's police chief said the activities of the dubious companies were being closely monitored.
Afghan Taliban urges people to plant trees in 'special message'
The Islamist organisation talks of environmental protection and 'beautification of Earth'.
South Korean military braces for biochemical weapons threat from North Korea
The preparedness follows the assassination of Kim Jong-nam using VX nerve agent.
Saudi King Salman begins rare month-long Asian tour in Malaysia
The Saudi monarch will later visit Indonesia, Brunei, Japan, China, the Maldives and Jordan
16 passengers dead as overspeeding truck rams into concrete barricade in northeast India
The passenger truck was thought to be overcrowded with more than 70 people.
Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir makes landmark visit to Iraq
It is the first high-level contact between the two countries in 28 years.
Kim Jong-nam assassination: Kuala Lumpur airport declared free from toxic chemicals
Malaysian police finish sweeping operations at Kuala Lumpur airport terminals.
Pakistan says Lahore blast was an accident and rules out terror attack
Punjab law minister says explosion was possibly caused by a gas leak.
Kim Jong-nam assassination: Malaysian police sweeping Kuala Lumpur airport for 'material'
Police chief reveals one of the female murder suspects is suffering from effects of VX nerve agent.
Chinese defence ministry to take 'necessary steps' if North Korean regime collapses
China is frustrated with the exacerbating tensions with its troubled neighbour, North Korea.
Powerful explosion rips through defence area in Pakistan's Lahore
At least eight people have been killed and scores of others injured.
Thousands of Chinese military veterans stage protest seeking higher pensions
Former military personnel gather outside state-run buildings in Beijing demanding promised benefits.
Kim Jong-nam assassination: Malaysia police flying to Macau to collect DNA sample
Family members of murdered Kim Jong-nam fail to show up in Malaysia reportedly due to assassination fears.
Pakistan Sharia court rules test-tube baby from married couple is Islamic
The Islamic court rules surrogacy would remain illegal and urges punishment for violators.
Ukraine wants Russia's veto power revoked at UN Security Council
Kiev's foreign minister demands Russia's veto powers to be curbed during discussions about Ukrainian crisis.
Bird flu affects half of mainland China as WHO asks authorities to be vigilant
Chinese health agency says situation is 'controllable' but urges maximum effort from local authorities.
India: Telecom company Reliance Jio bags 100 million customers in 170 days since launch
Bharti Airtel, Vodafone and Idea, India's three leading mobile operators, have seen sales drop after Jio's arrival.
Kim Jong-nam's son expected in Malaysia to identify body
22-year-old Han Sol is likely to undergo DNA tests to confirm Jong-nam's identity.
Pakistan mobilises heavy artillery near Afghan border after deadly Sufi shrine attack
The mobilisation follows cross-border strikes on Islamists' positions.
Kim Jong-nam murder sparks diplomatic spat between Malaysia and North Korea
Malaysia recalls its ambassador to North Korea and summons Pyongyang's envoy.
Kim Jong-nam's assassination reveals North Korean regime's brutality, says South Korea
South Korea braces for more provocations from Pyongyang, predicts the regime might try to divert attention.
Pakistan tightens screws on Afghan elements after Sufi shrine suicide bombing
More than 200 suspects, mostly Afghan nationals, detained by Pakistani officials after deadly bomb attack.
Thousands march through streets of Barcelona demanding more refugee intake by Spain
Spain has accepted only 1,100 refugees from the Middle East since 2015 against its pledge to resettle 17,000.
US aircraft carrier strike group begins patrols in South China Sea
Fleet led by Nimitz-class USS Carl Vinson tests South China Sea waters, a move likely to anger Beijing.
Indian army chief Bipin Rawat's warning to Kashmir stone-throwers draws fire
Rawat talks of local boys' 'acts of terrorism, displaying flags of Isis and Pakistan'.
Malaysia seeks DNA sample from family member of Kim Jong-nam to release his body
Malaysian authorities are keen on determining the victim's identity via DNA analysis.
Pakistan shuts border with Afghanistan after Sufi shrine bombing
Islamabad military blames terror 'sanctuaries in Afghanistan' for the Sehwan suicide bomb blast.
Malaysia to send Kim Jong-nam's body to North Korea
Malaysian deputy minister says the assassination will not ruin ties between Kuala Lumpur and Pyongyang.
Kim Jong-nam assassination: 2 female suspects arrested in Malaysia given 7 days remand
The second woman arrested on 16 February has been identified as Siti Aishah, who holds an Indonesian passport.
Malaysia arrests second female suspect over Kim Jong-nam assassination
Malaysian officials say there will be more arrests imminently.
