Venezuela's Maduro agrees to hold local elections but silent on presidential polls
Maduro's decision to conduct local elections came ahead of a massive protest planned for 24 April.
8 people electrocuted in bakery looting incident in Venezuela as anti-government unrest continues
The victims died after a high-voltage line reportedly fell on them.
US will honour but not admire 'dumb' refugee swap deal with Australia, Pence confirms
Under the Obama administration, the US had agreed to a refugee resettlement deal with Australia in late 2016.
Death toll rises to 140 after Taliban gunmen disguised in army uniform attack base in Afghanistan
The attackers targeted a major headquarters in northern Afghanistan, which is often used by foreign military advisers.
China warns India will 'pay dearly for petty games' over Dalai Lama's visit to disputed border area
China has opposed the Dalai Lama's recent trip to Tawang in the border Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh.
China to build 6 aircraft carriers and new bases in every continent to command seas
The People's Liberation Army reportedly wants the bases to be build near friendly countries like Pakistan.
Egyptian-American aid worker freed by Trump officials after 3 years in Cairo prison
Aya Hijazi, 30, was arrested in 2014 and was jailed on child abuse and human trafficking charges.
Pakistan court denies clean chit to PM Sharif, orders further investigation into Panama Papers case
The court ruled that it did not have sufficient evidence to oust Nawaz Sharif.
Indonesia prosecutors call for Christian Jakarta governor to be jailed amid election defeat
Basuki 'Ahok' Purnama has been defending himself in court against accusations that he insulted the Quran.
Australia tightens citizenship rules, prescribes 'Australian values' test
The announcement comes after Australia decided to scrap the controversial 457 visa for skilled foreign workers.
North Korea threatens to reduce US to ashes with 'super-mighty preemptive strike'
The official newspaper of Pyongyang's ruling Workers' Party warned US to not mess with the Kim Jong-un regime.
Chinese activist leaves Taiwan and averts diplomatic confrontation with Beijing
Taiwan detained Zhang Xiangzhong, who abandoned his travel group to seek asylum after arriving in Taipei.
44 feared dead after bus plunges into river in north India
The bus was carrying more than 50 passengers.
Western Australia says no to cull after shark mauls teenager to death
Laeticia Brouwer, 17, was surfing near Esperance in Western Australia when a shark attacked her.
All eyes on Jakarta as 'dirty and divisive' election for Indonesian capital's governor begins
Voters will select between incumbent Christian governor Basuki Purnama and his Muslim rival Anies Rasyid Baswedan.
Taiwan unsure whether to deport Chinese dissident amid fraught relations with Beijing
Taipei detained Zhang Xiangzhong, who abandoned fellow travellers to seek asylum after arriving on package tour.
Australia set to scrap controversial 457 visa for skilled foreign workers
The four-year work visa is to be replaced with two new temporary visas that require better English-language and work skills.
Philippines: Duterte creates new medals to honour supporters of his bloody war on drugs
Duterte's drug war in the Philippines has allegedly seen more than 7,000 people killed.
Violence erupts in Kashmir after video of man tied to jeep as human shield by Indian army goes viral
Jammu and Kashmir police have filed a case against the army unit that allegedly used the man as a human shield.
Ousted South Korean president Park Guen-hye formally indicted for bribery
Park, who was arrested on 31 March, will now face trial in a criminal court.
Chinese dissident runs away from tour group to seek asylum in Taiwan amid troubled diplomatic ties
The activist Zhang Xiangzhong, 48, has not established any contact with Taiwan authorities yet.
Japan scrambles record number of fighter jets to chase away Chinese aircraft in East China Sea
The move reportedly came in a bid to counter military activities by the Chinese in the East China Sea.
Beijing's warning prompts Duterte to backpedal on his plan to visit disputed South China Sea island
The Philippine president said he is no longer visiting the Thitu Island out of respect for his friendship with China.
Kim Jong-nam murder suspects fear 'trial by ambush' in Malaysia court
The two females' lawyer says police failed to share evidence on the North Korean's assassination.
Chinese media claims people of Arunachal Pradesh unhappy with India's 'illegal' rule
China repeatedly voiced its opposition to the Dalai Lama's week-long trip to the border region of Tawang.
China warns North Korea to stop nuclear provocations 'for its own security'
State-run The Global Times in China said the US is emboldened after the missile strike on Syria.
Taiwan becomes first Asian country to ban human consumption of dog and cat meat
Slaughtering dogs and cats to sell the fur of the pets were already banned in the country since 2001.
Indonesia court delays Jakarta governor Ahok's blasphemy trial until after elections
He was accused by hard-line Muslims of insulting the Quran in September 2016.
China punishes official for not smoking before Muslims amid fight against religious extremism
The decision comes as China is intensifying efforts to curb the rising threat of terrorism and Islamic separatism.
7 killed in Mexico City construction site collapse
Slabs collapsed at the car park when workers were trying to place a concrete beam.
