Air samples from North Korea's nuclear test site show no radioactive contamination – report
South Korea's Nuclear Safety Commission says it will continue to study more samples from near the test site.
Land and sea warnings issued in Taiwan as Super Typhoon Meranti set to hit country
The storm is expected to pass through the southern part of Taiwan on 14 and 15 September.
China re-opens border post to resume trade with North Korea after brief break following nuclear test
Drivers carrying goods to North Korea said there is increased security now.
'Burnt' pieces of debris found off Madagascar suggest MH370 could have been on fire, claims US lawyer
The self-funded MH370 investigator has handed over the pieces of the debris to ATSB for investigations.
Turkey: 24 elected mayors removed over suspected links with Kurdish militants
The Turkish government removed 4 other mayors for being allegedly involved with Gulen terrorists.
North Korea is ready to conduct 6th nuclear test at anytime, says South Korea
US special envoy on North Korea's nuclear issue to arrive in Seoul to discuss countermeasures and the nuclear tests.
Sick of sea piracy, Philippines' president proposes feeding pirates to sharks
Duterte has told Indonesia its military can enter Philippine waters and kill pirates.
Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri threatens US with thousands of 9/11-style attacks
Experts believe the video message reflects the terrorist group's rivalry with Isis.
Indian mother obsessed about having a son stabs 16-week-old daughter to death
The baby's body, with 17 stab wounds, was found covered in a blanket in an unused air-conditioner in the house.
Kim Jong-un could soon conduct another test to get nuclear power status, suspects Seoul minister
US and South Korea are gearing up to study the composition of the nuclear substances used in the latest test.
US forces failed to rescue abducted American University of Afghanistan professors, says report
The US had launched two rescue missions to free the academics; the first was aborted due to lack of approval.
Obama snubs Duterte at end of Laos summit after Filipino president blames US for killing his ancestors
Obama shook hands with all the leaders, except Duterte, before signing off from the last meeting of the summit.
China, Britain look at strengthening defence ties, deepen bilateral relations
Defence ministers of both countries pledged support to each other during a meeting in London.
Philippines President Duterte's daughter Sara loses 2 of her unborn triplets post Davao market blast
She announced the news while appointing the new commander of Task Force Davao.
Samia Shahid's family plotted to pardon her killer using loopholes in Pakistan's laws – report
Pakistan's 'blood money' laws allow the family members of a murder victim to forgive the killer.
China warns citizens travelling to Singapore over Zika outbreak, urges them to remain cautious
30 Chinese nationals are among the 250 people infected with the virus in Singapore.
Beijing admits having vessels around disputed reef in South China Sea but denies reclamation
China and the Philippines agree on building a code of conduct for all the South China Sea claimants.
MH370 pilot Zaharie Ahmad Shah's mystery woman friend speaks up in his defence
Fatima Pardi says their 'relation' had 'cooled' off in the weeks leading to the disappearance of the flight.
US admits $1.7bn paid to Iran was made in foreign currencies to prevent violation of sanctions
The State, Justice and Treasury Department revealed the payment was made from a so-called Judgment Fund.
UN Security Council condemns latest North Korea missile launches
The council urged all members to 'redouble' efforts for full implementation of sanctions against Pyongyang.
French island Corsica upholds burkini ban after local court terms move justified
Mayor Ange-Pierre Vivoni, who had imposed the ban, said the ruling is 'a relief' for him and the local people.
Japan to order more patrol ships and aircraft to Philippines amid maritime disputes with China
Japan earlier agreed to provide multi-role response vessels and mid-sized coastguard ships to the Philippines.
Kim Jong-un calls North Korea's latest missile drill 'perfect'
Obama reportedly vowed to increase sanctions against North Korea following its latest missile launches.
Duterte regrets swearing at Obama, says he does not 'quarrel with the most powerful president'
The Philippines president said that instead of publicly condemning his drug war, the US could have sent him a diplomatic note.
Seoul raises 2017 defence budget to counter nuclear threats from North Korea
The US and South Korea will hold a meeting on the latest North Korean missile test to discuss countermeasures.
Xi Jinping to Park Geun-hye: 'Mishandling' North Korea issue could intensify conflicts in Korean peninsula
Xi Jinping told Park Geun-hye that both countries should respect each other's core interests.
Davao mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio announces massive bounty for catching blast attackers alive
President Rodrigo Duterte's daughter has also sacked Davao city police chief and head of the Task Force Davao.
Former British glamour model suspected of being groomed by Isis as 'jihadist bride'
Kimberley Miners admitted she has been in contact with an Islamic State recruiter in Syria.
Philippines worried about more than usual Chinese vessels near disputed island in South China Sea
Filipino defence secretary said they have spotted several dredging barges near the Scarborough Shoal.
President Obama says 'grave differences' remain between US and Russia on Syria
A US state department official claimed a deal could be announced by US and Russia on Sunday.
