US and South Korea defence chiefs discuss North Korea ahead of James Mattis' Seoul trip
James Mattis is heading to Seoul in his first overseas trip since he took over as the Pentagon chief.
Female techie from top Indian firm strangled to death allegedly by security guard in office
Police have arrested a 26-year-old suspect for the murder of the software professional.
Donald Trump pledges 'ironclad commitment' to South Korea against North Korea threats
US Defence Secretary James Mattis is set to visit South Korea and Japan in the coming days.
Adama Barrow removes 'Islamic' from The Gambia's official name
The Gambia's new president pledges to reform intelligence agency and government institutions.
Trump and Putin have 'positive' exchange in lengthy phone conversation
Presidents of Russia and the US agree to reset ties between Moscow and Washington.
Search underway as boat carrying Chinese tourists goes missing in Malaysia
Among the 31 people on board the missing catamaran 28 are Chinese tourists.
South Korean military leadership concerned over North Korea's missile threat
Seoul's defence minister says Pyongyang's missile threats are 'direct and realistic'.
Donald Trump scheduled to hold detailed phone conversation with Vladimir Putin soon
Reports suggest that the two world leaders could speak as early as 28 January.
New Gambia President Adama Barrow finally arrives home
Barrow landed in capital Banjul under heavy security after spending the past few days in Senegal.
Jallikattu: Indian government to issue executive order allowing bull sport as protests snowball
The Supreme Court agrees to delay its verdict on the issue, enabling the government to issue an order to allow the sport.
Duterte to visit China for second time signalling closer ties
Duterte likely to participate in China-led multi-national summit under 'One Belt, One Road' initiative in May.
North Korea threatens to launch intercontinental ballistic missile ahead of Trump inauguration
US, South Korea and Japan announced trilateral naval exercise to counter threats from North Korea.
Jallikattu: Tamil Nadu on the horns of a dilemma after ban on bull sport sparks massive protests
Thousands, including software engineers, protesting in the southern Indian state to have ban on bull sport lifted.
Duterte asks Catholic priests to try crystal meth before criticising war on drugs
'Priests should use shabu so they would understand,' the fiery president of the Philippines said.
India: Thousands gather across Tamil Nadu to protest against ban on bull-embracing festival Jallikattu
Protesters took to the streets and demanded revocation of ban on Jallikattu.
Taiwan holds military drill simulating full scale Chinese invasion
Taipei's exercises take place shortly after China's aircraft carrier Liaoning sails through Taiwan Strait.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un spotted limping in state media footage
Footage aired in North Korean media showed Kim relying heavily on his right leg, while taking a flight of stairs.
India's GST likely to roll out from 1 July as centre, states reach consensus over tax administration
GST will help in making India into one single market by removing various state tariffs.
Pyongyang threatens to take down South Korea's proposed special units targeting Kim Jong-un
North Korea's state media has warned that even small accidents could snowball into a full-fledged conflict.
Pakistani woman sentenced to death for burning daughter alive in honour killing
The victim's brother was handed a life sentence by Anti-Terrorism Court in Lahore.
Indian tailor confesses to sexually assaulting 500 young girls in 12 years, claim police
The baffled police are clueless about how the suspect went undetected for several years.
Japan and Indonesia to prioritise maritime security in South China Sea to counter Beijing's buildup
Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is on a four-nation tour to shore up support against China's increasing presence.
World powers send strong message on Israel-Palestine two-state solution during Paris meet
More than 70 countries warn Israel and Palestine against imposing unilateral steps.
Duterte orders Philippines troops to bomb extremists along with hostages
Duterte said the deaths of civilians and captives in army action should be considered 'collateral damage'.
Close to 100 feared dead after migrant boat capsizes off Libya coast
The overturned boat was carrying up to 110 people as rescue operations are still on.
Fresh prison riots in Brazil claim 10 lives, 3 inmates decapitated
The death toll from the violence at Alcacuz jail in the Brazilian city of Natal is likely to rise.
Indian Army chief tries to alleviate troops' concerns, tells them to use grievance boxes, not social media
This comes after multiple social media posts by soldiers showed the poor working conditions of the military personnel.
John Kerry in Vietnam to give final push to Obama's 'Asia pivot' policy
John Kerry holds talks with Vietnam PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc and interim Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.
Syria blames Israel for bombing key military airport near Damascus
At least eight missiles were fired at the al-Mazzeh military airport close to the Syrian capital.
India's state-run airline to reserve separate seats for women in domestic flights
The policy is expected to come into force from 18 January.
