EU's Juncker says Europe must not give in to US demands on Nato spending
The European Commission president argued that development and humanitarian aid could also count as security.
Feb 17, 2017
Kim Jong-il 75th birth anniversary: Missile launch was reportedly 'gift' to honour late leader
North Korea test-fired a new intermediate-range ballistic missile called Pukguksong-2.
Feb 16, 2017
Malaysia to send Kim Jong-nam's body to North Korea
Malaysian deputy minister says the assassination will not ruin ties between Kuala Lumpur and Pyongyang.
Feb 16, 2017
China warns US warship to back off from conducting freedom of navigation in South China Sea
The US Navy's plan is yet to be approved by President Donald Trump.
Feb 16, 2017
World's largest seaplane built by China to make maiden flight in first half of 2017
China first unveiled the aircraft, AG600, in July last year.
Feb 15, 2017
All eyes on Jakarta as voting begins in Indonesian capital amid governor's blasphemy trial
This is Basuki 'Ahok' Tjahaja Purnama's first electoral test as governor.
Feb 15, 2017
Knife-wielding men kill 5 in China's restive Xinjiang
Local government said social order has been restored and an investigation is ongoing.
Feb 15, 2017
US urged to prod China to convince Pakistan on tackling cross-border terrorism
Think tank says China has greater influence over Pakistan's policies than the US.
Feb 14, 2017
North Korea's missile launch shows it is confident of test-firing ICBM within a year – Report
Pyongyang might launch an ICBM sometime during a probable summit between the US and China, the report said.
Feb 14, 2017
Firebrand Duterte takes a day off to celebrate first Valentine's Day as president with family
The Philippines president would retreat to his rest house in Davao city and has no public event scheduled on Valentine's Day.
Feb 14, 2017
US Navy plans new strategy to counter Beijing in South China Sea – Report
The navy and the US Pacific Command propose to sail more warships near disputed territory.
Feb 14, 2017
HRW slams Pakistan for forcing thousands of Afghan refugees to leave country
The rights watchdog says 600,000 Afghan refugees were forced to leave Pakistan in 2016.
Feb 13, 2017
Myanmar to probe allegations of police atrocities against Rohingya Muslims
Allegations include mass killings and gang rapes of women and children in Rakhine state.
Feb 13, 2017
Baftas 2017: La La Land and Lion triumph at British Academy Awards
La La Land scooped six gongs while British actor Dev Patel won award for performance in Lion.
Feb 13, 2017
North Korea marks Kim Jong-il's birthday in style with pheasant meatball soup and cocktails
Over 300 participants reportedly took part in a cooking contest to mark the late leader's 75th birth anniversary.
Feb 10, 2017
Nephew of Duterte's adviser caught selling crystal meth amid ongoing Philippine drug war
Jesus Dureza said he was 'embarrassed' because of his nephew's actions.
Feb 10, 2017
US and Chinese aircraft engage in 'unsafe' encounter over disputed South China Sea
The American plane was 'on a routine mission operating in accordance with international law', US Pacific Command said.
Feb 10, 2017
Federal appeals court refuses to reinstate Trump's controversial travel ban
The case could now head to the Supreme Court, where it could face a 4-4 tie among justices.
Feb 09, 2017
China lauds Trump for sending Lunar New Year wishes, but experts ask Beijing to focus on real action
US President Donald Trump wrote to President Xi Jinping seeking a 'constructive relationship'.
Feb 09, 2017
Duterte admits he speaks the truth only 2 out of 5 times, the rest are 'jokes'
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte lamented that the media 'are not really attuned to his character'.
Feb 09, 2017
Venezuela allegedly issued passports and visas to those linked to Hezbollah
Venezuela's embassy in Baghdad accused of serious irregularities.
Feb 09, 2017
Myanmar says it opened fire on Bangladeshi fishermen as an act of self-defence
A Bangladeshi fisherman was killed after a Myanmar patrol boat thought it was under attack.
Feb 08, 2017
Manila shantytown fire leaves at least 15,000 people homeless
Seven residents suffered minor injuries in the blaze near Manila's port.
Feb 08, 2017
South China Sea: Philippines sees Chinese attempt to build on reef near its coast
Beijing said to be keen reclaiming the Scarborough Shoal in the disputed waters.
Feb 08, 2017
Women stage topless protest to claim rights to sunbathe semi-nude in Argentina
The police say women going topless on beaches amounted to 'obscene displays'.
Feb 08, 2017
India: Nobel medal replica stolen from child rights activist Kailash Satyarthi's house
Satyarthi shared his prize with Pakistan's child education activist Malala Yousafzai.
Feb 07, 2017
New Zealand PM has 'polite, sensible' discussion with Trump, but disagrees on travel ban
Prime Minister Bill English says the talks reaffirmed the relationships that both countries share.
Feb 07, 2017
East China Sea: Chinese ships sail near disputed Senkaku Islands
The ships sailed within days of US defence chief James Mattis pledging to defend Japan and the islands.
Feb 07, 2017
Democrats launch 24-hour protest ahead of contentious Betsy DeVos vote
Democrats must sway one more Republican against DeVos to block confirmation as education secretary.
Feb 07, 2017
Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-cha gets death threats from royal insult suspects in Laos
The suspects allegedly posted death threats against Prayuth and Thai Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwan on Facebook.
Feb 06, 2017
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