Satellite images show Vietnam dredging on disputed South China Sea reef, risking China's anger
Satellite pictures show new channels between Ladd Reef near Spratly Island and open sea.
Former astronaut and US Senator John Glenn dies in Ohio aged 95
He was the third US astronaut in space and the first to orbit the Earth.
Thailand government to resume peace talks with Muslim separatists in Malaysia next week
A decade-old separatist insurgency since 2004 has left more than 6,500 people dead in Thailand.
Philippines says it is 'unlikely' to help US patrols in disputed South China Sea
Filipino Defence Secretary Delfin Lorenzana says the US could use aircraft carriers or its bases in Guam.
Giraffes vulnerable to 'silent extinction' in Africa as population declines by 40% in 30 years
Red List on conservation status of giraffes notes that the decline in numbers in Africa went unnoticed.
Duterte bonds with Trump, says president-elect made him 'feel like a saint'
Rodrigo Duterte said Donald Trump asked to give him tips on how to deal with media, critics and the public.
Stronger US-Japan alliance will not affect China, says state-run paper
The Global Times calls US-Japan ties a product of the Cold War era.
Thailand investigates BBC for allegedly insulting new King Maha Vajiralongkorn
BBC published a profile of the king that attracted widespread criticism on social media.
Syrian troops advance against rebels to enter Aleppo's Old City
According to a monitoring group, the Syrian army is in control of more than 70% of the areas in Aleppo.
Indonesia earthquake: Dozens killed as scores of buildings collapse in Aceh province
Houses and mosques were brought down by the 6.5 magnitude quake in Aceh province.
China asks US to not allow transit by Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen
Tsai will visit Guatemala, Nicaragua and El Salvador next month.
Jayalalithaa dies: Tamil Nadu grinds to a halt as it prepares for funeral of Amma
Massive crowds throng Chennai public hall as leaders from across India pay tribute to Amma.
Ghana's John Mahama says he deserves second term as country gears up for presidential election
Voters will choose from seven presidential candidates and will elect 275 members of parliament on 7 December.
Beijing says Trump 'very clear' about China's position on Taiwan
China's foreign ministry says it is maintaining contacts with the US president-elect's transition team.
Israel's Netanyahu says ready to discuss 'bad' Iran nuclear deal with President-elect Trump
Netanyahu reiterated his long-standing opposition of the deal, which prevents Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
Massive fire at Karachi's Regent Plaza hotel kills 11, injures 75
Cricketers from the United Bank Limited team were at the hotel, one of them broke his ankle while trying to escape.
Trump's call with Taiwan's Tsai shows his 'inexperience', Chinese media says
The US president-elect takes to Twitter to criticise Beijing's economic and military policies.
Japan and South Korea to impose own unilateral sanctions against North Korea
The individual lists are in addition to UN sanctions and include blacklisting high-profile Pyongyang officials.
British fighter planes to fly over disputed South China Sea and sail carriers after 2020 in Pacific: Envoy
Britain's ambassador to the US said fighter jets deployed to visit Japan would assert international overflight rights.
Narendra Modi's currency crackdown 'necessary' step to address corruption, says US
US State Department says Washington has briefed Americans living in India on exchanging their currencies.
Malaysian PM Najib warns of 'nightmares' if Chinese-majority opposition comes to power
Najib Razak addressed his ruling party's annual meeting and vowed to fight until the end for Malays and Islam.
Two senior US senators want changes to controversial 9/11 law
The new law allows victims' families to sue Saudi Arabia over its alleged links with the 9/11 perpetrators.
Thailand's Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn returns home to ascend throne
The prince will formally accept the Thai parliament's invitation after a Buddhist ritual for his father's death.
China maintains silence as Taiwan holds disaster response drill in disputed South China Sea
Taiwan held a day-long exercise on the Spratly Island to turn it into a humanitarian base.
Taiwan strongly protests against deportation of 21 fraud suspects from Malaysia to China
The suspects were allegedly involved in a multi-million dollar telecom scam.
China offers support to Myanmar to end ethnic clashes near border
China says both countries should work together to maintain peace and security on their shared border.
Malaysia PM Najib Razak expresses support for strict Islamic laws to empower Sharia courts
Najib Razak said his policy speech at this year's party meeting would focus on the interests of Malays and Islam.
Seized Singapore armoured carriers should be 'melted down', Chinese state-run paper says
Singapore's Minister of Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan said it was 'not a strategic incident'.
China cuts back number of North Korean workers amid new UN sanctions threat
China is said to be tightening checks and making the paperwork more difficult for Pyongyang workers.
Losing Aleppo is 'not the end' of fight against Assad regime, says Syrian opposition
Senior negotiator of Syrian opposition warns retaking Aleppo will make peace deal more difficult.
