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.
Philippines to build runway and port in disputed South China Sea to boost military presence
Defence Minister Delfin Lorenzana disclosed the plans after visiting a military base near Spratly Islands.
Top UN official resigns amid pressure to withdraw Israel 'apartheid' report
Rima Khalaf's ESCWA report accused Israel of imposing an 'apartheid regime' on Palestinians.
Saudi Arabia's King Salman ends month-long Asia tour in China after bolstering ties
While in China, the king signed deals worth $65bn earlier this week when he met Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Australia's blanket ban on mobile phones in onshore detention centres faces legal setback
The government had introduced a new rule to bar asylum seekers in detention centres from having mobile phones.
South China Sea: Beijing is reportedly building first structure on disputed Scarborough Shoal
China grabbed hold of Scarborough Shoal in 2012 after a dangerous standoff with the Philippines vessels.
Somali pirates release oil tanker and crew members without ransom, officials say
The tanker was captured on Monday when it was making its way from Djibouti to Mogadishu.
Australia opposes Beijing's construction work in South China Sea, says it would raise 'conflict'
Urges China and Southeast Asian nations to conclude a legally binding code of conduct in South China Sea.
Tillerson in Asia: 'We have 20 years of failed approach' in denuclearising North Korea
The US secretary of state said countries should adopt a 'new approach' to make Pyongyang abandon its nuclear ambitions.
First impeachment complaint filed against Duterte in Philippine Congress for abuse of power
An opposition lawmaker accused the president of violating the constitution, betraying public trust, among other crimes.
Indonesia may seek to extradite captain of British cruise ship for damaging pristine coral reefs
The country's foreign ministry said damages caused to its coral reef could amount to a criminal act.
Federal judge in Hawaii blocks President Trump's new travel ban
New executive order frozen just hours before it was due to come into effect.
Malaysia obtained Kim Jong-nam's DNA sample from one of his children to confirm his identity
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi did not reveal when and where the DNA samples were taken.
Pakistan hangs three Islamist militants convicted by military courts
All the three militants were reportedly involved in the killing of soldiers and police officers.
Chinese premier warns rising tensions in Korean Peninsula could lead to 'conflict'
Li Keqiang urges all parties concerned to resume talks to deescalate tensions relating to North Korea's nuclear threat.
'We don't wish to see a trade war' with US, Chinese premier says
Li Keqiang suggested that Beijing and Washington should hold discussions to resolve their differences.
China awaiting Japan's statement on deployment of aircraft carrier in South China Sea
Japan's Izumo helicopter carrier is set to embark on a three-month tour through the South China Sea.
Self-confessed Filipino hitman to file case against Duterte at ICC for 'crimes against humanity'
Edgar Matobato is expected to file a case with the International Criminal Court in The Hague.
Somali pirates hijack Aris 13 oil tanker in first commercial ship heist since 2012
Eight crew members are reportedly onboard the ship which was captured in the Indian Ocean.
Top Trump diplomat meets Netanyahu and reaffirms US commitment to Israel's security
Jason Greenblatt is due to visit the West Bank where he will meet Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas.
South Korean minister says 'no evidence' that China retaliated over US Thaad deployment
Finance Minister Yoo Il-ho, however, said Seoul government would 'confidently' take action against China if required.
Five Filipinos arrested in Malaysia for alleged Isis links
Since 2013, Malaysian police have arrested more than 250 people over suspected militant activities linked to Isis.
Google Doodle celebrates Holi 2017 with a joyful cloud of colours
Animation shows crowd of figures throwing colourful powder at Google characters.
At least 11 policemen killed by Maoist insurgents in eastern India
The police forces had gone to provide security for road construction work when the Maoists ambushed them.
Nine suspected Isis-linked militants arrested in Indonesia's Sulawesi island
Police reportedly seized bomb-making materials from the place the suspected militants were hiding out.
Cyclone Enawo: 38 dead and more than 50,000 displaced in Madagascar
Tropical cyclone struck Madagascar on 7 March.
Palestinian leader Abbas to travel to US 'very soon' as Trump invites him to White House
In his first call with Abbas since taking office, Trump indicated he wanted to discuss resuming Israel-Palestine peace talks.
