China planning to offer financial rewards to encourage couples to have second child
The move follows couples' reluctance to have a second child citing financial considerations.
Man arrested in Australia for allegedly helping Isis develop missiles
A 42-year-old electrician was arrested following an 18-month-long investigation in the rural New South Wales town of Young.
Thousands of armed Chinese police stage rally in troubled Xinjiang capital Urumqi
The rally was part of an anti-terror crackdown on radical Uighur Muslims after escalation in violence.
China's state media lashes out at South Korea over Thaad
The sharp reaction follows a land swap deal between the Lotte Group and the South Korean military.
Obama-era envoy calls for probe into abuse against Rohingya in Myanmar
Keith Harper says Aung San Suu Kyi's iconic status should not be a hindrance.
Philippines Police 'ready to go back' to Duterte's war on drugs
Police chief Ronald dela Rosa says the drug trade has returned to the streets of Manila.
Chile floods leave 4 million people in Santiago without water
Torrential rain and mudslides have killed at least four people and left thousands marooned.
First post-Trump informal talks with North Korea cancelled after envoy denied US visa – report
The talks were reportedly scheduled to take place near the UN headquarters in Manhattan on 1-2 March.
Mexico warns of retaliation if US imposes unilateral tax to pay for border wall
Mexico's reaction came after Trump said the border wall would be built 'way ahead of schedule'.
Absurd to link Kansas bar shooting to Trump's 'America first' rhetoric, White House says
An Indian engineer was shot dead in a possible hate crime at a bar in Olathe, Kansas on 22 February.
Suspected Isis attacks force dozens of Egypt's Christian families to flee Sinai
A seventh member of the minority Christian community was killed on Friday (24 February).
Trump 'very angry' with North Korea missile launch but says too late to meet Kim Jong-un
He called Pyongyang's threats 'very dangerous' but said China can solve the problem 'very easily if they want to'.
South China Sea: Indonesia to propose joint patrols with Australia without irking Beijing
Joko Widodo is expected to raise the topic during his visit to Australia.
Xi Jinping promised Duterte China will not build on Scarborough Shoal, Philippine minister says
Perfecto Yasay said Xi made the promise during Duterte's visit to Beijing in October when the two sought to patch up rocky ties.
Top Thai court commutes sentence of magazine editor who insulted monarch through satirical articles
Somyot Prueksakasemsuk was found guilty of publishing two satirical articles defaming late King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 2010.
Japan's bald men 'feel proud' participating in unique tug-of-war game to celebrate baldness
The event is organised every year on 22 February to make men feel good about being bald.
Japan's crown prince signals readiness to ascend throne and vows to follow father's footsteps
In August 2016, Emperor Akihito had indicated his wish to abdicate citing age and health concerns.
Four richest Indonesian men have more wealth than 100 million poor people
The number of dollar billionaires in the country rose from one in 2002 to 20 in 2016, says an Oxfam report.
Philippine minister doubts South China Sea issue with Beijing can be solved 'during our lifetime'
Yasay reiterated the official stand of the Philippines to not push China to abide by international tribunal ruling.
China building third aircraft carrier to protect 'overseas interests'
The class Type 002 is likely to be based on US models and not Russian ones unlike the first aircraft carrier, Liaoning.
Tillerson asserts strengthening Sino-US ties to counter North Korea nuclear threats
In a call with China's state councilor, Yang Jiechi, Tillerson 'affirmed the importance of a constructive bilateral relationship'.
Australian PM blasts UN over Israel resolution as Netanyahu embarks on historic state visit
Benjamin Netanyahu becomes the first Israeli prime minister ever to visit Australia.
Thai monks clash with security forces as hunt for former abbot enters fifth day
The search for Phra Dhammachayo poses one of the biggest challenges to the Thai junta.
State media slams reports that China stopped North Korea coal imports after Kim Jong-nam's murder
Communist Party mouthpiece calls Western speculation 'ludicrous'.
Duterte's daughter Sara offers her 'hand in peace' to Philippines communist rebels
Sara's offer came after her father called off peace talks with the rebels.
Kim Jong-nam assassination: Alleged assassins look to be amateurs, former North Korean spy says
Kim Hyon-hui thinks the two women, who are under detention, did not receive strict training to carry out a murder.
Japan to double warship construction in East China Sea with new frigate to counter Beijing– Report
Japan intends to boost its warship programme by making two lighter frigates a year instead of one heavier destroyer.
'Made to feel like a criminal': Dwight Yorke denied entry into US under Trump's border laws
Former Manchester United striker was stopped during his transit at Miami airport due to an Iranian stamp on his passport.
Tens of thousands of Filipino Catholics protest against death penalty and Duterte's drug war
Senator Leila de Lima, who has voiced her strong criticism of Duterte's war on drugs, also took part in the rally.
Scott Pruitt sworn in as EPA head as Trump targets to ease regulations on climate change
Democrats held the Senate floor to delay his confirmation.
