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.
Philippine police hunting for 3 suspects linked to Davao night market blast as death toll hits 15
Police chief says they are matching the three suspects' profiles received from witnesses with their records.
Barack Obama, Xi Jinping discuss South China Sea, Thaad deployment during night stroll on eve of G20 summit
Jinping maintained he will continue to protect China's maritime interests in the South China Sea.
US student missing from China since 2004 spotted in North Korea, served as Kim Jong-un's English tutor – report
US State Department has dismissed the reports and said it found no evidence of North Korea kidnapping David Sneddon.
Nigerian forces claim Boko Haram leadership suffered heavy casualties in latest air strike
The Nigerian military also insisted that Abubakar Shekau, the Boko Haram leader, is dead.
Abu Sayyaf to Philippine Army: 'We will initiate attacks against soldiers of Duterte'
In response, the Philippine Army said that an upfront attack by the militants would spare it the need to hunt them.
Plot to assassinate Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte revealed by arrested gun parts smuggler
Presidential spokesman Ernesto Abella said Duterte is untouched by the threats.
Perth court rules in favour of parents to discontinue cancer treatment for 6-year-old son
The parents of Oshin Kiszko believe side effects of chemotherapy and radiation overshadow the benefits.
US journalist who escaped Jabhat Fateh Al-Sham captivity, lands in Turkey jail for violating military zone
US state department spokesman John Kirby confirmed Lindsey Snell is being held at Hatay Province in Turkey.
Russia mobilising warships towards South China Sea to hold joint naval drill with Beijing
Anti-submarine Russian warships will be part of the naval exercise to be held between 11 and 19 September.
