New Zealand PM has 'polite, sensible' discussion with Trump, but disagrees on travel ban
Prime Minister Bill English says the talks reaffirmed the relationships that both countries share.
East China Sea: Chinese ships sail near disputed Senkaku Islands
The ships sailed within days of US defence chief James Mattis pledging to defend Japan and the islands.
Democrats launch 24-hour protest ahead of contentious Betsy DeVos vote
Democrats must sway one more Republican against DeVos to block confirmation as education secretary.
Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-cha gets death threats from royal insult suspects in Laos
The suspects allegedly posted death threats against Prayuth and Thai Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwan on Facebook.
At least 18 dead after fire breaks out at China massage parlour
Authorities have held managers of the foot massage parlour in the city of Taizhou.
US travel ban: Trump says courts are making his job difficult and calls for 'careful' border checks
US president tweets: "If something happens [in the country] blame [the judge] and court system."
Afghanistan avalanches: Death toll crosses 100 as entire villages buried under snow
At least 14 people were killed in a similar avalanche in Pakistan's Chitral region.
Taiwan bus crash: China urges caution after 26 mainland tourists suffer injuries
The accident happened as the driver of the bus did not pay attention to the road, local media reports said.
Iranian baby gets waiver to enter US for emergency surgery after Trump's travel ban
The case sparked an outcry as Donald Trump's executive order prevented the family from entering the US.
UN removes notorious Afghan warlord from its Isis and al-Qaeda terrorists list
Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, former Afghan prime minister, was blacklisted in 2003 following the 2001 US-led invasion.
China lashes out as US pledges to defend Japan 'for years to come' in East China Sea row
The Chinese foreign ministry said the US should avoid discussing the issue.
US judge blocks Trump's immigration ban; White House vows to appeal
The order by Seattle Judge James Robart is the first ruling to be applicable nationwide halting Trump's travel ban.
China reiterates opposition to Thaad deployment in South Korea
China fears the deployment would undermine its own security interests in the region
Trump falls foul of Chinese for not sending Lunar New Year greetings but granddaughter wins praise
Many Chinese social media users see the lack of greetings as a snub.
North Korea will face 'overwhelming response' if it uses nuclear weapons, warns US defence chief James Mattis
Kim Jong-un had warned in January that Pyongyang would carry out a long-range missile test in the near future.
Duterte to use Philippines military in drugs war, threatens to 'kill more' traffickers and addicts
The Philippines president said he could no longer trust the law enforcement agencies.
Beijing's new aircraft carrier likely to be based near South China Sea as Sino-US tensions rise
The carrier is being built at the port of Dalian but China is yet to officially announce a home for it.
Aleppo's 7-year-old Twitter girl asks Trump: Have you ever gone hungry for 24 hours?
Bana Alabed and her family now live in Turkey after being evacuated from eastern Aleppo in December 2016.
Maoist-led rebels in Philippines to end unilateral ceasefire raising fear of guerrilla warfare
The rebels accused President Duterte of not keeping his promise to release all political prisoners.
Former UN chief Ban Ki-moon renounces South Korea presidential ambition, state media reports
Ban made the announcement at an impromptu press conference following a meeting with his country's conservative party leaders.
Trump's 'extreme vetting' order to apply to refugees in swap deal with Australia
The US had agreed to a refugee resettlement deal with Australia late last year and Trump agreed to honour it.
Iran missile test 'absolutely unacceptable' says US envoy to UN
Iran neither confirmed nor denied the launch, but said it would never use such a missile to target another country.
Malaysia: Borneo capsize survivors recount horror of holding on to friend's body for half a day
The survivors had to struggle for 30 hours before being rescued by fishermen.
US envoy rejects Duterte's accusation that Washington is building arms depot in Philippines
US would not build anything in the Philippines against the consent of Duterte's government, the envoy said.
Mumbai attacks accused Hafiz Saeed's house arrest could lead to protests in Pakistan
The 2008 Mumbai attacks claimed the lives of 166 people.
Acting Attorney General Sally Yates fired hours after speaking out against Trump travel ban
Obama appointee is 'relieved' of job after telling Justice Department not to defend executive order.
Duterte accuses US of creating 'permanent' arms facilities in Philippines
The firebrand Filipino leader also threatens to scrap the security deal between the two countries.
SAG Awards 2017: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Viola Davis and others slam Donald Trump's immigration ban
'This immigrant ban is its blemish and it's un-American,' said Louis-Dreyfus.
Japanese street artist takes aim at 'horrifying leader' Trump with latest graffiti sticker
The street art took an aim at Donald Trump's controversial remarks about women during his campaign days.
Duterte pleads to Muslim rebels: Do not provide shelter to Islamic State militants
The Philippines president warned a war would ensue putting civilians in danger if the militants are not eliminated.
