India test-fires Agni-5 missile 'the weapon of peace': All you need to know
With a strike range of more than 5,000km, the intercontinental ballistic missile or ICBM can reach all parts of China.
More than 50 Uzbeks killed in bus fire in neighbouring Kazakhstan
Five people from the bus managed to escape with injuries and are currently undergoing medical treatment.
Donald Trump says Washington is 'a mean and deceptive place'
President Donald Trump said Russia was helping North Korea evade sanctions and added that the US forces required more anti-missile defence measures in place.
Over 1,800 Muslim clerics in Pakistan issue fatwa against suicide bombings and label them un-Islamic
"This fatwa provides a strong base for the stability of a moderate Islamic society," said President Mamnoon Hussain.
Did Qatari fighter jets intercept Emirati passenger planes or not?
While the UAE claims two of its commercial aircraft were intercepted, Doha denies those allegations.
Erdogan says Trump is setting up 'terror army' at Turkey-Syria border to support Kurdish militia
Turkish president accuses Washington of funding and training Kurdish "terrorists" in the region and warns the move will backfire.
Why is Pope Francis warning the world is only a step away from nuclear disaster?
The Vatican pontiff's comments come in the wake of Hawaii false alarm over missile launch and North Korea scenario.
Democracy in danger: India's highest judicial body witnessing an unparalleled fiasco
Four sitting judges of the Supreme Court in an unprecedented display of dissent against the Chief Justice of India.
India faces real threat from chemical, biological and nuclear weapons says army chief
Top military general says India needs to step up its security measures as the threat from non-state actors is a reality.
Stung by Washington, Turkey issues travel warning for US citing rising number of terror acts
Ankara warns Turks travelling to the US that they could face arbitrary detentions and terror-related violence in the country.
Donald Trump reveals why he cancelled London visit and it's not in fear of mass protests
The US president said he did not want to inaugurate Washington's new embassy in London because it was a "bad deal" signed by his predecessor.
Vladimir Putin: North Korea's Kim Jong-un is a mature and competent politician
The Russian president insists the only way to ease tensions in the Korean peninsula is through dialogue process.
This tiny island nation finally lifts ban on women purchasing alcohol
Following amendment to a 1955 rule, women in Sri Lanka can buy alcohol as well as work in places where liquor is served.
North Korean soldiers 'sleeping without removing their boots' in fear of war breaking out any moment
Ever since President Donald Trump took charge of the White House, a war of words with reclusive North Korea has escalated.
US moving B-2 stealth bombers to Guam airbase amid North Korea developments
US Pacific Command says the deployment is part of its routine rotational policy.
Is Tunisia embarking on another Arab Spring as protests rage on?
Anti-government rallies to protest against severe austerity measures and economic hardship have been swelling across Tunisia.
Possible breakthrough for LGBT rights in India as top court agrees to re-examine ban on gay sex
The development comes four years after the Supreme Court of India delivered a controversial verdict saying that same-sex consensual relationships are illegal in the country.
Iran's Khamenei blames US and UK for anti-government protests
Iran's supreme leader accuses the US, Saudi Arabia and Israel for orchestrating the anti-regime campaign against Tehran.
Hungary considers refugees as 'Muslim invaders' says Prime Minister Viktor Orban
The tough-talking premier defended Hungary's decision to not accept refugees as part of the EU-wide resettlement programme.
South Korea not to renegotiate sex slave agreement with Japan in sharp U-turn
South Korean foreign minister announces Seoul would allocate funds from its own money and would not seek renegotiation with Tokyo.
Who is Ri Son-gwon? Kim Jong-un's point man has a new crucial role
Inter-Korea talks over Pyongyang's participation in the upcoming Winter Olympics kick off in border village Panmunjom.
Indian Railways to deploy drones to monitor network to prevent accidents
The state-run rail operator's move comes in the wake of a spate of accidents which have claimed hundreds of lives.
Is North Korea's Kim Jong-un having kidney problems?
After analysing Kim's New Year speech, an audio forensic expert speculates the North Korean leader could be suffering from kidney problems.
Yemen's Houthi rebels claim to shoot down Saudi warplane but Riyadh says it's a 'technical glitch'
Houthi-aligned reports say the fighter jet was brought down by a surface-to-air missile "the Yemeni air defence".
Escape from 'the hell': Thousands of Nigerians facing rape and slavery in Libya returning home
An estimated 5,500 Nigerians are set to be flown back in the next three weeks after they spent months or years in cruel living conditions in Libyan detention centres.
How Pakistan is responding to US' decision to cut military aid
Islamabad is carefully articulating its response after Washington's move to scale down its financial assistance to Pakistan.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says anti-government unrest has been crushed
The elite force blamed the US, Britain, Israel and Saudi Arabia for the largest protests since 2009.
Iranian oil tanker burning in East China Sea after colliding with Chinese cargo vessel
32 crew members of the Iranian vessel Sanchi are missing while all those aboard the Chinese ship CF Crystal have been accounted for.
Donald Trump says he is ready to talk to Kim Jong-un, the 'little rocket man'
Donald Trump's remarks come as North Korea and South Korea are set to hold direct high-level talks.
Saudi crown prince strikes again: 11 royals arrested for anti-regime protests
Eleven princes, who were not identified, were taken into police custody after they engaged in a sit-in protest outside a palace.
