China building biggest amphibious assault ships to boost naval forces in East and South China seas
The type 075 Landing Helicopter Dock will be similar in size to the largest American Wasp-class amphibious ships.
Body of missing Indonesian man found inside giant python
Villagers cut the body from the stomach of the 23ft-long python which was lying in the man's garden.
China confirms detaining Taiwan pro-democracy activist over a week after he 'disappeared'
Lee Ming-che is being investigated on suspicion of 'endangering' national security, the Chinese government said.
'Miraculous' discovery of new breeding population of nearly extinct Indochinese tigers made in Thailand
Footage from camera traps showed at least six new cubs walking around among a group of Indochinese tigers.
Boeing passenger jet bursts into flames at Peru airport
The incident occurred as the flight with 141 people swerved off the runway upon a scheduled landing.
'Fragile' coffin carrying murdered North Korean Kim Jong-nam stuck in Kuala Lumpur limbo
The body of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's half-brother has yet to be claimed by next-of-kin.
China 'seriously disturbed' after Tokyo minister visits Taiwan amid troubled Sino-Japan ties
Japan's Deputy Minister Jiro Akama went to Taiwan to attend a tourism promotion event on 25 March.
Duterte leads early poll of Time's 100 'most influential' list ahead of Trump, Putin and Theresa May
78% of voters said Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte should be on the '2017 TIME 100'.
Hong Kong cracks down on pro-democracy protesters day after Carrie Lam win
China-backed Carrie Lam was elected as the first chief executive of Hong Kong on 26 March.
Yemen war second anniversary: Tens of thousands protest against Saudi intervention in Sana'a
The protesters waved national flags and condemned Saudi Arabia and the US for the ongoing war.
Suspected suicide bomber detonates explosive near Bangladesh airport as Isis claims attack
Police did not confirm the group's claims and said the incident caused no damage to anyone except the bomber.
Hamas accuses Israel of murdering its senior member in Gaza Strip
Hamas has threatened of possible retaliation for the death of its 38-year-old militant.
Several airlines ban Indian MP who boasted about hitting steward with slipper 25 times
Air India, Indigo, Jet Airways, SpiceJet and GoAir are demanding strict action against lawmaker Ravindra Gaikwad.
14 countries call on Venezuela to hold early elections
The countries warn that Venezuela would face suspension from the OAS if it fails to do so.
Australian teenager admits plotting terrorist attack on Anzac Day in Sydney
He reportedly tried to obtain a gun and bomb-making manual to carry out an attack on 25 April 2016.
Sanctions on North Korea taking heavy toll on humanitarian activities, says UN report
The report notes that North Korea ranks 98th out of 118 countries in the 2016 Global Hunger Index.
China issues a warning as Japan's second big helicopter carrier enters service
The destroyer Kaga went into operation on 22 March, giving the Japanese military greater strength.
1 police officer and 3 others dead in Wisconsin shootings
Police said a suspect is in custody in connection with the series of shootings.
Westminster terror attack: Global landmarks light up with union flag in solidarity with London
Symbols of support for attacked UK capital on display from Paris to Tel Aviv.
China flatly denies reports of building stations on disputed shoal in South China Sea
'That does not exist at all,' China's foreign ministry spokeswomen Hua Chunying said.
Pakistan lawmakers pass bill extending tenure of military courts to try terror suspects
The courts were set up after the Peshawar massacre in December 2014.
Trump administration set to host 68 countries for first major anti-Isis summit
The meeting is expected to focus on how to help rebuild Mosul and ways to eliminate Isis in Libya, Syria and elsewhere.
Families of 9/11 terror attack victims sue Saudi Arabia in US court for allegedly funding al-Qaeda
Family members of over 800 victims are seeking unspecified damages from the Saudi Arabian government.
Sacred Indian rivers Yamuna and Ganges get same legal rights as humans
The Uttarakhand High Court's ruling will help preserve and conserve the polluted rivers.
China will 'fight back' if India meddles with Beijing's ties in South Asia, state media warns
China's Defense Minister General Chang Wanquan is on a visit to Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
Australian teenager who survived crocodile attack wins a date with British girl with his 'stupid' action
Lee De Paauw, 18, described his own action as 'Stupidity, you know there's crocs there.'
Several feared dead as plane crashes in South Sudan
It is believed at least 44 people were on board plane that crashed in Wau town.
In a rare admission, North Korea says 6 died and one rescued in deadly mine accident
One of the miners trapped was rescued 10 days after the accident.
Catholic priest of Indian origin stabbed in Melbourne as attacker thought he was 'unqualified'
The attacker reportedly thought the Indian-origin priest must be a Hindu or a Muslim, so he cannot offer mass.
Taiwan warns US and China not to use Taipei 'as a chess piece' ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
Taiwan said it must protect its own interest should the US and China choose to discuss Taipei.
