Chinese nuclear-powered submarine docked at Pakistan port possibly tracking Indian warships
Satellite images show that the submarine had docked at Karachi harbour in May 2016.
Japan withdraws envoy after South Korea installs 'comfort women' statue outside consulate
Japan has also suspends talks with South Korea on foreign currency swap.
Australia's advertising watchdog rules controversial tourism slogan as 'obscene'
The Advertising Standards Board found the unofficial tourism campaign for the Northern Territory as a cheap shot.
South Korea slams China for opposing Thaad deployment, suspects indirect action against missile systems
Seoul summoned China's ambassador to protest against Beijing's alleged 'retaliatory measures' on the issue.
Indonesia and Australia seek to calm tensions over military row after Canberra expresses 'regret'
Both the sides have decided to 'not meddle in each other's domestic affairs', President Joko Widodo said.
4 men arrested in Bengaluru after video of woman being molested on New Year surfaces
The incident took place hours after several New Year revelers became victims of alleged 'mass molestation'.
More than 400 people killed in road accidents in Thailand in 6 days around New Year
Statistics show that 3,327 accidents occurred in the country between 29 December and 3 January.
South Korea says Trump's tweet on ICBM a 'clear warning' to the North
US President-elect Donald Trump said Pyongyang's intercontinental ballistic missiles 'won't happen'.
At least 100 homes burnt and 400 evacuated in Chilean city of Valparaiso following wildfire
The Chilean interior ministry said 19 people were injured due to the blaze.
Donald Trump fires tweet missiles at North Korea and China
US president-elect on Kim Jong-un's recent claim over ICBM: 'It won't happen'.
Search operations resume for Lake Erie plane after debris washes ashore
The Cessna Citation 525 was carrying six people when it went down.
Baghdad suicide car bomb attack kills at least 35 in predominately Shia district
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.
Chinese and Japanese jets in tense standoff, PLA recruitment video shows
In the undated video, China is seen warning Japanese jets to move away from the disputed Diaoyu Islands.
Tyrus Wong, Walt Disney's famous 'Bambi' cartoonist, dies at 106
Disney said Wong had a 'gift for evoking incredible feeling in his art with simple, gestural composition'.
China considering war games and economic measures to contain Taiwan – report
Although Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen said she would maintain peace with China, Beijing is reportedly not convinced.
'There is absolutely no space for Hong Kong independence', China reiterates
However, there can be tolerance for difference in the systems, China's Hong Kong Macau Affairs Office said.
China repeats call to block President Tsai's transit in US as Taiwan announces her itinerary
Tsai Ing-wen will visit Houston and San Francisco on her way to and from Latin America, her office said.
At least 6 dead and dozens feared trapped in eastern India coal mine collapse
The chief minister of the state of Jharkhand said he would order an investigation into the collapse.
Malala Yousafzai, Richard Branson and dozen others urge UNSC to end 'ethnic cleansing' in Myanmar
In a letter, they told Myanmar government to lift all restrictions that are placed on humanitarian aid to Rakhine State.
Australians urged not to fear after man arrested over New Year's Eve 'threat' at Sydney airport
The 40-year-old man was accused of posting threats on social media.
Duterte says he will insist on international tribunal ruling if China drills in South China Sea
The Philippines president, however, downplayed concerns about Beijing's militarisation in the South China Sea.
Taiwan confirms President Tsai's stopover in US amid China's warning that reunification is certain
China is wary that Tsai Ing-wen will seek to meet Donald Trump's transition team during her visit to Latin America.
Twin blasts at boxing match in Philippines leave at least 33 injured
The boxing match was part of an annual Roman Catholic festival.
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DRC opposition MP Franck Diongo sentenced to 5 years in prison
Diongo was found guilty of illegally detaining 3 soldiers during a protest last week.
China 'extremely dissatisfied' with Japan changing its embassy's name in Taiwan
The Interchange Association, Japan will now be re-named as the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association.
Abe's Pearl Harbor visit 'misplaced' and 'wrong place to face history' - Chinese media
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe should have first mended ties closer home, Chinese media said.
'Freedom of navigation not just for whales', says US on Chinese aircraft carrier drill
Washington says it recognises the lawful uses of the sea, and the rules apply to the US, China and other nations.
US rubbishes Erdogan claim of Washington support to Isis in Syria
Turkish President Erdogan said he has 'confirmed evidence' that the US supported terrorists in Syria.
Korean Air crew to use stun guns to control unruly passengers after recent on-board incident
In the incident aboard a flight from the Vietnamese capital Hanoi to Incheon near Seoul, a passenger turned unruly.
Indonesia: Court to proceed with Jakarta governor Ahok Purnama's blasphemy trial
A 5-judge panel rejected the defence's arguments to annul the case.
