North Korea earthquake was 'natural' and not a nuclear test
A 3.4-magnitude earthquake was detected near North Korea's nuclear test site.
Buddhist mobs throw petrol bombs to stop aid shipment to Rohingya Muslims in Rakhine
A group of 300 Buddhist protesters tried to block Red Cross relief supplies.
Why Aung San Suu Kyi refused to name Myanmar refugees as Rohingya in her state address
The term Rohingya is too 'emotive' and 'highly charged' for an already affected population, Suu Kyi said.
Bangladesh won't seek US help over Rohinga crisis given Donald Trump's stance on refugees
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said Trump 'already declared his mind' about refugees.
Toddler and elderly Rohingya refugee crushed to death by wild elephants in Bangladesh
The wild elephants rampaged through a forested area where the man and the toddler were sleeping underneath a plastic tent.
'Are you gay or a paedophile?' Duterte attacks human rights chief in scathing remarks
The Commission on Human Rights is probing Duterte's bloody war on drugs.
Second man arrested in connection with Parsons Green Tube bombing
A 21-year-old man has been arrested in Hounslow.
Mother of All Rallies calling 'millions' to march in support of Donald Trump pulls just a few hundred
The Juggalo March, called to protest against the FBI labelling a rap group as 'gang', drew a bigger crowd.
Angry Filipinos torch effigies of Donald Trump and Rodrigo Duterte over US involvement in Marawi
The US troops are assisting the Philippines military as they make a final push to end the long-standing conflict.
Body of British journalist who died in suspected crocodile attack found in Sri Lanka
Paul McClean was reportedly snatched by a crocodile when he was washing his hands in a river apparently infested with the reptiles.
Man files false robbery complaint to avoid handing over salary to his wife on payday
The Chinese man's wife reportedly asks him for money whenever he gets paid.
Basi, the world's oldest panda in captivity, dies at age 37 in China
The female giant panda died of multiple illnesses.
North Korea threatens to 'sink' Japan and reduce US to 'ashes and darkness' with nuclear bomb
"Japan is no longer needed to exist near us," the Kim Jong-un regime said.
Al-Qaeda urges Muslims across the world to help Rohingya with weapons and 'military support'
The Islamist group has also threatened to "punish" Myanmar "for its crimes" against ethnic Rohingya minorities.
Philippine Congress slashes budget of body probing drugs war to just $20
Critics see the measly budgetary allocation as a big blow to the Commission on Human Rights.
Mob stones Muslim butcher's home and marches towards mosque, raising religious tensions in Myanmar
The attack was allegedly in response to the deepening crisis in the restive western Myanmar state of Rakhine.
Photo of Australian PM holding granddaughter in one hand and beer in the other sparks debate
Malcolm Turnbull played down the debate and dismissed the 'crazy trolls'.
Kim Jong-un throws massive banquet for his scientists, boasts nuclear test a 'great victory'
The North Korean leader heaped praises on his scientists for 'taking the lead' in attaining the 'final goal of completing the state nuclear force'.
Florida's Key West feels first hurricane-force gusts as Irma strengthens to Category 4 storm
'Just get out of its way,' US President Donald Trump warned people in Florida.
Rohingya crisis: Muslim insurgents declare month-long truce in Myanmar's Rakhine state
The Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army has urged the Myanmar military to reciprocate the ceasefire.
China makes U-turn, defends Pakistan for doing 'its best with clear conscience' to fight terrorism
This comes 4 days after Beijing joined Brics nations in linking Pakistan-based terror groups with global jihadists - Isis and al-Qaeda.
North Korean defectors hold rally in Seoul to 'eliminate Kim Jong-un, the nuke-lunatic'
'We decided to enter the war against North Korea!' a banner carried by protesters read.
North Korea holds massive celebration without Kim Jong-un after 'successful' sixth nuclear test
Fireworks, a dance show and a mass rally in Pyongyang marked the celebrations.
'Insensitive' lamb ad sparks outrage among Hindus over Lord Ganesh's portrayal to promote meat
The elephant-headed god, who is considered a vegetarian by Hindus, is seen feasting on meat.
Modi lauds Suu Kyi's leadership in Myanmar peace process amid 'extremist violence' in Rakhine
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he shares Myanmar's concerns about violence between armed forces and minority Muslim rebels.
New York-bound Japan Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Tokyo with engine in flames
No injuries have been reported among any of the 248 people onboard.
Remains of 28 bodies buried in mass graves in Philippines as deadly Marawi siege continues
Nearly 90 bodies in total are believed to have been buried in mass graves since June as troops battle Islamist militants in Marawi.
Malala urges fellow Nobel laureate Suu Kyi to condemn 'shameful treatment' of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar
"The world is waiting and the Rohingya Muslims are waiting," the youngest winner of the Nobel Peace Prize said.
Kim Jong-un takes jibe at US, says 'puppets' cannot track North Korea's ballistic missile launchers
Any attempt by the US and South Korea to detect and destroy North Korea's mobile missile launchers 'is nothing but a silly dream', Pyongyang said.
Where is Santiago Maldonado? Thousands in Argentina rally demanding safe return of missing activist
Santiago Maldonado, 28, was reportedly arrested by border police during a demonstration on 1 August, and has since not been seen.
