US monitoring 50 Pakistani entities due to fears over country's missile capabilities – report
The companies and citizens have reportedly been involved in actions contrary to the US national security.
Abu Sayyaf militants free 2 men from cargo ship in Philippines after 3 months of captivity
A Korean and a Filipino were kidnapped in October from a ship that was sailing to Australia from South Korea.
Norway school slammed for taking 5-year-old children on trip to see reindeer being slaughtered
The school, however, defends its action saying the trip was meant to educate children on where their meat came from.
West African leaders in last-ditch efforts to persuade Gambia President Yahya Jammeh to step down
The president's term ends on 18 January but he has refused to concede defeat in last month's polls.
Trump suggests he could lift Russia sanctions; won't commit to 'One China' policy
However, Russia sanctions will remain 'at least for a period of time,' Donald Trump said in an interview to WSJ.
Japanese PM Shinzo Abe gets a grand tour of President Rodrigo Duterte's down-to-earth lifestyle
The Japanese PM praised the Filipino leader's efforts in strengthening ties with China.
Russia says deployment of US troops to Europe poses threat to its national security
Operation Atlantic Resolve is aimed at showing Russia that Washington is committed to its allies in Eastern Europe.
China may strike back if US blocks Beijing's access to disputed South China Sea islands, experts say
China's foreign ministry has, however, played down the tough talks by Rex Tillerson over territorial disputes.
China school allows students to 'borrow' marks to reduce stress of failing in exams
The marks bank operates like a real bank with defaulters getting 'blacklisted' and charged 'interest'.
Taliban video shows US and Australian hostages asking Trump to rescue them
The professors were abducted at gunpoint outside the American University of Afghanistan in Kabul in August 2016.
Rex Tillerson says China should be denied access to South China Sea over 'worrisome' territorial dispute
During his confirmation hearing, Tillerson likened China's assertiveness to Russia's annexation of Crimea.
China vows to promote peace in Asia after sending Liaoning warship through Taiwan Strait
However, it still strongly criticised the US and South Korea over Thaad deployment to contain North Korea.
5 UAE diplomats killed in bomb attack in Kandahar
The five Emiratis were engaged in educational, humanitarian and development work in Afghanistan.
Trump calls allegations of collusion with Russia a 'political witch hunt'
The president-elect lambasted the report by CNN and BuzzFeed News as 'fake news'.
Golden showers and bribery: Six major allegations from unverified Trump spy memos
Although US leaders were briefed on the memos, the documents remain unverified.
Pirates blamed for the death of 8 fishermen in the Philippines
The apparent act of piracy came as Duterte gave a six-month deadline to soldiers to eliminate Islamic militants from the country.
Norway to appeal against court ruling on mass murderer Anders Breivik's 'degrading' treatment in prison
Anders Breivik, who killed 77 people in 2011, complained of ill-treatment in jail.
Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner named senior adviser
Lawyers said to have cleared Kushner for top spot in Trump administration.
Singapore urges Hong Kong to return its 9 seized troop carriers
Hong Kong seized the vehicles in November as they were being shipped to Singapore from Taiwan.
Golden Globes 2017 winners list: La La Land and Ryan Gosling win big
Tom Hiddleston won the Golden Globe for best actor in a miniseries for The Night Manager.
Golden Globes 2017: Jimmy Fallon compares Donald Trump to King Joffrey
'Welcome to the Golden Globes. Already the teleprompter is down,' said Fallon.
North Korea marks Kim Jong-un's birthday on a subdued note
According to reports, the aim is to portray Kim as a 'humble leader'.
US Consulate official shot by gunman in Mexico is in stable condition
The victim has been identified as 31-year-old Christopher Ashcraft.
Israeli envoy to UK apologises as employee is caught plotting to 'take down' Sir Alan Duncan
Israeli embassy's senior official Shai Masot called Foreign Minister Boris Johnson an 'idot'.
Fort Lauderdale airport shooting: Suspect Esteban Santiago charged, could face death penalty
FBI says investigators are not ruling out terrorism as a possible motive behind the attack.
Unidentified gunmen kill 8 miners from Afghanistan's Hazara minority
The district governor blamed Taliban for the attacks, but the militant group denied any involvement.
Fort Lauderdale shooting: Florida governor reaches out to Trump and not Obama for support
Obama said he is heartbroken for the families of the victims of the airport shooting that left 5 dead and 8 wounded.
Judge denies bail for Facebook Live attack suspects: 'Where was your sense of decency?'
The four accused have been charged with hate crimes, aggravated kidnapping and battery.
Fort Lauderdale attack: First picture of gunman arrested in connection with airport shooting
Police said they have one suspect in custody who US media have named as Esteban Santiago.
Michelle Obama: 'Being your First Lady has been the greatest honour of my life'
Michelle Obama offered a message of hope to the nation's youth in an emotional address.
