Singapore's military ties with Taiwan could harm relations with Beijing, China's state-run paper warns
Global Times article says Singapore might be working against 'One China' policy.
Aborigines dance outside Australian parliament to protest against rising domestic violence
Prime minister Malcolm Turnbull moves motion in parliament acknowledging family violence as a national issue.
Philippines police defuse suspected bomb near US embassy in Manila
The US embassy officials are yet to comment about the incident.
UN close to approving new sanctions on North Korea and its export earnings, diplomats say
The new UN sanction is reported to set a cap on the North's coal exports.
Majority of Mexicans still negative about Trump, but back talks with him - poll
A survey has showed that 74% of Mexicans had a negative opinion of the Republican.
Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro dies aged 90
His death was announced by his brother Raul Castro on state-run television on Saturday, 26 November.
China considers granting 'wholesale' access to Filipino fishermen in disputed Scarborough Shoal: adviser
The move is said to be a result of Manila and Beijing sharing warm relations in recent times after Duterte's China visit.
Russian anti-ship missile deployment on disputed islands 'regrettable', Japanese PM Shinzo Abe says
Abe's response comes less than a month before Russian President Vladimir Putin's Japan visit.
Over 1,200 Chinese arrested in Philippines over alleged illegal online gambling – Report
Immigration officials said the foreigners were working in Philippines while carrying tourists visa.
Firefighting supertanker from US set to arrive in Israel to douse raging wildfires
The fires have forced more than 80,000 people to flee their homes in many parts of Israel.
Japan says Russia's deployment of missile systems on disputed islands will not affect bilateral ties
Russia has deployed anti-ship missile systems called Bal and Bastion off Hokkaido.
Ukraine to press top EU leaders to extend sanctions against Russia at Brussels summit
The summit is also expected to discuss anti-corruption measures demanded by Brussels in exchange for visa-free travel from Ukraine.
Cameroon: 100 arrested during protests over use of French in Bamenda
Protesters have been complaining about the use of French in English-speaking areas in Cameroon.
Thailand to charge abbot of Buddhist sect over alleged money laundering
The Wat Phra Dhammakaya temple has allegedly received over $28m in donations.
Duterte 'tough but warm and charming', New Zealand foreign minister says
The Philippines president stopped over in Auckland on his way to Manila after attending APEC summit in Peru.
South Korea and Japan agree to share military intelligence on North Korea's nuclear programmes
Seoul had postponed signing the pact, proposed in 2012, due to domestic opposition to close relations with Tokyo.
Indonesia President Joko Widodo vows to stop 'growth of radicalism'
The president is reportedly meeting with the security forces and urging them to be on high alert.
US will not tolerate any Chinese pressure on families to return fugitives, official says
Chinese government has launched Operation Fox Hunt to bring back alleged corrupt officials.
More than 3,000 flee Myanmar to China after clashes along border towns
On Sunday, four ethnic groups had launched a series of attacks on military outposts and police stations in the Shan state in Myanmar.
China says first aircraft carrier now ready to 'fight against enemies'
The aircraft carrier marks a milestone for China's People's Liberation Army Navy.
US envoy says Paris climate deal strong enough to withstand impact of Trump presidency
Jonathan Pershing said the Paris agreement is 'durable, it is inclusive it is ambitious'.
EU ministers plan to enhance defence and security without competing with Nato
EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said the plan is not to create an EU army or a military headquarters.
Kashmir: Pakistan says 7 soldiers killed overnight by India in cross-border firing
It is reported to be the first time the Pakistani army has admitted to casualties caused by the Indian army.
Chinese President Xi Jinping pledges to improve ties with US under Donald Trump
Xi and Donald Trump have agreed to meet at an early date to exchange views on issues of mutual interest.
Anti-Trump protests in US stretch into fifth day
Demonstrations were largely peaceful but protesters continued to be vocal against Trump over immigration.
Campaigners call for new UN role to fight trafficking of people in conflict
According to Freedom Fund, an international initiative to fight slavery, the UN's response to trafficking has been fragmented.
China secretly building new military facility near North Korea border – Report
The Chinese military is reportedly expanding its base to prepare for 'collapse' of Kim Jong-un's regime.
India will not become Japan's 'pawn' to contain Beijing in South China Sea, China's state-run paper says
Chinese paper says India will get closer to Japan but will not enter into a 'brotherhood relationship'.
Juncker warns Trump presidency poses risk to US ties with Europe
The European Commission chief accused president-elect Donald Trump of being 'ignorant' of the EU.
Kremlin puts former US ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul on sanctions list
Michael McFaul said on Facebook and Twiter posts that he has been banned from travelling to Russia.
