DIPLOMACY

Under the nation's 2006 laws, homosexuality is a crime and beatings and hate crimes are rife.

India is reportedly seeking Japan's help to issue a joint statement against China.

The United Malay National Organisation has raised concerns over PM Najib Razak's leaning towards Beijing.

The campaigner said 'everyone should be my biggest fan' after she paved the legal certainty for Brexit.

The contract for eight new frigates is considered a 'political football'.

Burundi, South Africa and Gambia's decision to leave the ICC generated widespread support for the ICC.

Zimbabwe's President Mugabe is expected to plead for South African investments amid economic crisis.

The embassy has not yet responded to a request for comment on the fate of his predecessor, Hyon Hak-bong.

Like Philippines President Duterte, Najib too seeks closer ties with China.

Pastor Evan Mawarire was among a number of civil rights activists forbidden from entering the UK.

UNHCR tells IBTimes UK it does not expect refugees to return home in next 12 months.

Tensions with Russia over the Syrian conflict are growing source of concerns to stability in the West.

The deputy Foreign Minister blamed Italy's double earthquake on Wednesday on a UNESCO vote on the Temple Mount holy site.

Country is on high alert over feared terror attacks from Islamic group al-Shabaab.

China's reaction has come after Japan said it scrambled a record number of fighter jets in six months.

The official was briefly arrested for allegedly possessing classified Indian defence documents.

Israel suspended ties to the UN organisation over the controversial resolutions.

Zimbabwe gets $91.2m for clearing its IMF debt, but 'meaningful' economic reforms still needed.

After Burundi and South Africa, Gambia is latest to leave the ICC which investigates war and genocide crimes

The diplomat is on a scheduled visit to Philippines as confusion lingers over status of Manila's ties with the US.

Benn said leaving Europe will be 'most complex task Britain has made in peace time'.

Other nations are stepping up the rhetoric against the court which they say is biased against African states.

The Chinese navy's visit comes after a US vessel made its first port call to Cam Ranh in September.

Beijing is unhappy with the exiled spiritual leader's Europe tour where he has been meeting with several political leaders.

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said his foreign policy will now veer towards China.

France says a delay in holding elections is not the answer to the crisis.

Seeking closer ties, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is on a 4-day visit to China from 18 to 21 October.

Russian Defence Minister announced break in air strikes on Aleppo ahead of humanitarian pause on 20 October.

The Philippines is ready to cooperate with Beijing to help build its economy, Duterte said.