Sir John Hurt, Bafta winning actor of Alien and Elephant Man, dies at 77
He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in June 2015.
Donald Trump signs extreme vetting order banning Syrian refugees
The president's actions have been described as a de facto Muslim ban.
Couple killed as plane nosedives into river during Australia Day celebrations in Perth
The cause of the crash is not yet known and the investigation may take at least 12 months, the ATSB has said.
'I'm no Trump,' says Filipino tycoon who brought Miss Universe Pageant to Manila amid Duterte's drug war
The Miss Universe Organisation is owned by Luis Singson who acquired it from Donald Trump in September 2015.
New Gambia President Adama Barrow finally arrives home
Barrow landed in capital Banjul under heavy security after spending the past few days in Senegal.
Thailand to get first Chinese-made submarine in almost 70 years
The deal to purchase the submarine has drawn criticism in Thailand as it is seen as a waste of money.
Hong Kong to release 9 seized armoured troop carriers belonging to Singapore
However, an investigation into the matter may lead to criminal prosecution, Hong Kong said.
Trump to sign executive order on building Mexico wall on 25 January
The new president indicated his intention with a tweet that said: 'We will build the wall'.
Trump expected to sign executive orders restricting immigration
New US president tweets: 'Big day planned on national security tomorrow ... we will build the wall.'
US President Donald Trump to speak to Indian PM Narendra Modi
Modi will be the fifth foreign leader Trump will be speaking to since taking charge of the White House.
US vows to protect its 'interests' and foil Beijing's plan to take over South China Sea islands
The White House, however, refused to elaborate how it was planning to stop China from accessing the disputed waters.
Jallikattu protest turns violent in Tamil Nadu, demonstrators set vehicles and police station on fire
Police blamed the violence on 'anti-social elements' insinuating themselves in the crowd.
Niqab wearing Muslim student racially abused in Australia, gets called 'terrorist' by a woman
The incident took place at Macquarie University in Sydney.
Gambia's Yahya Jammeh made off with 'millions' President Barrow's adviser accuses
'The Gambia is in financial distress. The coffers are virtually empty,' Mai Ahmad Fatty said.
Duterte shares Trump's policy of putting country's interests first
'Trump and Duterte are on the same page when it comes to illegal drugs crackdown,' a Filipino official said.
China must prepare for the worst as 'dramatic changes' to ties likely under Trump, state media warns
However, the state media also said Beijing can expect a stable and healthy development of relationship under Trump.
Over 100 al-Qaeda fighters killed in latest US air strike in Idlib, Pentagon says
The air strike targeted the militant training camp that had been operational since 2013, Pentagon said.
US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania share first dance at inaugural ball
The couple are attending three official balls in Washington D.C. this morning.
Australia may get caught in the crossfire if China and US go to war over South China Sea, experts warn
While Australia is not a claimant in the dispute, it has been not been on the same page with China on the issue.
Japanese PM Shinzo Abe to meet Donald Trump soon to strengthen bilateral ties
'The Japan-US alliance will be the cornerstone of our country's diplomatic and security policies,' Abe said.
3 dead and several pedestrians injured by 'rogue car' in Melbourne
Victoria police confirmed that a man has been arrested following the incident.
'Stop the killing' of Rohingya Muslims, Malaysian PM Najib Razak tells Myanmar
The violence against Rohingya people has galvanised Muslims in the Southeast Asia, Malaysian PM said.
China enraged as Taiwan delegation gets ready to attend Trump inauguration
Donald Trump is scheduled to be sworn in as the 45th president of the United States on 20 January.
Kim Jong-un inspects military units as North Korea likely to test-launch ICBM soon – South Korea media
The test-launch might coincide with the inauguration of Donald Trump on 20 January.
Gambia holds its breath as neighbouring armies threaten to invade if President Jammeh doesn't quit
Thomas Cook hopes to evacuate 3,500 British holidaymakers from Gambia by 20th January.
Pakistan will not release doctor who helped CIA find Osama bin Laden
Dr Shakil Afridi was accused of running a fake vaccination campaign in which he collected DNA samples to help the US.
Islamic organisation urges UN to intervene in Myanmar to avoid 'genocide' of Rohingya Muslims
OIC says measures should be taken to avoid genocide of people like the ones in Cambodia and Rwanda.
US diplomat confident that Trump would overcome Chinese hurdle on India's NSG membership bid
China told the US that India's Nuclear Suppliers' Group entry cannot be a 'farewell gift' by outgoing Obama administration.
Chelsea Manning: Obama commutes sentence of soldier who leaked government information
Manning will now be released in May instead of serving out her sentence until 2045.
Philippines defence minister says China's arms buildup in South China Sea 'very troubling'
Delfin Lorenzana's stance is stronger than that of Foreign Minister Perfecto Yasay.