France urges recount of votes in Gabon after days of rioting Seven dead following contested re-election of President Ali Bongo. Sep 6, 2016By Elsa Buchanan
Saudi foreign minister to brief UK lawmakers and prevent ban of arms sales amid Yemen conflict It comes a day after Theresa May raised concerns over the conflict in Yemen with Saudi leaders. Sep 6, 2016By Romil PatelSaudi Arabia
US-Russia Syria deal falls through as Obama blames 'grave differences' Talks to end brutal conflict between the countries will continue on Monday. Sep 4, 2016By Lucy Pasha-RobinsonSyria Russia Barack Obama Isis
Chinese official stopped Obama's senior defence advisor from boarding the US president's car National Security Adviser Susan Rice was stopped by a Chinese official after disembarking Air Force One. Sep 3, 2016By Nandini KrishnamoorthyBarack Obama
China's Jinping meets Turkey's Erdogan; both countries pledge to step up counter-terrorism cooperation The presidents met on the sidelines of the G20 summit on Saturday. Sep 3, 2016By Nandini Krishnamoorthy
Vladimir Putin warns against trading territories in World War II islands dispute with Japan Putin says he will talk to Japan's Shinzo Abe about finding a solution where neither of the parties would feel defeated or a loser. Sep 2, 2016By Nandini KrishnamoorthyShinzo Abe Vladimir Putin
US announces fresh sanctions on Russian businesses over 'Putin bridge' to Crimea The multi-billion dollar bridge will reportedly link the Russian mainland with Crimea. Sep 2, 2016By Nandini Krishnamoorthy
US army official asks Australia to either pick Washington or Beijing over South China Sea row Colonel Tom Hanson has also urged Canberra to take a stronger stand against Beijing's military expansion. Sep 1, 2016By Nandini Krishnamoorthy
First commercial flight between US and Cuba since 1961 takes to the skies Despite the reinstatement of commercial flights to Cuba, a trade embargo remains in place. Aug 31, 2016By Mark Piggott
Duterte says Obama must first understand problem before discussing human rights issues The two leaders are expected to meet for the first time in Laos on the sidelines of East Asia Summit. Aug 31, 2016By Nandini Krishnamoorthy
India's deepening defence ties with US could 'irritate' neighbours, Chinese state media says Editorial in state-run paper says China and Pakistan, or even Russia could be irked. Aug 30, 2016By Nandini Krishnamoorthy
Vietnamese president says there will be no winners if countries war over South China Sea Tran Dai Quang said the "recent worrying developments" in the disputed waters is threatening regional security. Aug 30, 2016By Nandini Krishnamoorthy
US and India deepen defence ties with military logistics agreement US Defence Secretary Ash Carter and his Indian counterpart stress importance of ties in Asia-Pacific region. Aug 30, 2016By Nandini Krishnamoorthy
Antonio Guterres cements lead in race to become next United Nations' Secretary General The ex-Portuguese prime minister won the third secret Security Council ballot. Aug 30, 2016By Brendan Cole
Chinese expert warns of joint action with Pakistan if India\'s stand on Balochistan affects corridor project Thinktank says disruption of the $46bn China-Pakistan Economic Corridor will affect Sino-Indian relations. Aug 29, 2016By Nandini KrishnamoorthyPakistan
Iraq demands new ambassador from Saudi Arabia after current envoy accused of fuelling tensions Iraqi officials have repeatedly warned Thamer al-Sabhan not to intervene in domestic matters. Aug 29, 2016By Ananya RoyIraq Saudi Arabia Baghdad Islamic State Isis
North Korea threatens US of 'deadly strike' if Pyongyang dignity hurt This come after the UNSC strongly condemned North Korea for launching four ballistic missiles. Aug 27, 2016By Nandini Krishnamoorthy
John Kerry and Sergei Lavrov meet in Geneva to finalise cooperation efforts in Syria Frequent international negotiations have failed to end the 5-year-old war Syrian Civil War. Aug 26, 2016By Pavitra Dwibhashyam
Pentagon's aid to Pakistan dwindles as India-US ties grow - Report The US is reported to be frustrated that Pakistan is not ending its support to Islamic militant groups like Taliban. Aug 26, 2016By Nandini Krishnamoorthy
China stresses need for putting ties with Japan back on track Li tells visiting senior Japanese official that China and Japan must set aside differences. Aug 26, 2016By Nandini Krishnamoorthy