Thousands demonstrate in Australia to welcome refugees and stand against far-right sentiment
20,000 people joined a rally in an attempt to encourage the government to take a compassionate approach in accepting refugees.
China slams US for sailing guided-missile destroyer near disputed island in South China Sea
US Navy destroyer conducted a freedom-of-navigation operation near the Paracel Islands claimed by China.
19 killed after Mi-8 Russian helicopter crash-lands in northwest Siberia
The helicopter had 22 people on board when it went down in Russia's Yamal peninsula.
Assad's Syrian government forces accused of third chlorine gas attack
A 13-month-long inquiry report by the UN and OPCW said military helicopters were used to drop barrel bombs in Idlib in 2015.
Indian doctor accused of corruption appointed as head of World Medical Association
Dr Ketan Desai had seven cases registered against him when he was first elected in 2009.
Typhoon Haima hits Hong Kong with gale-force winds and heavy rains after killing 12 in Philippines
Hong Kong has shut all essential services including banks, schools, stock market, transportation and courts.
Chinese naval ships to make first visit to Vietnam's Cam Ranh port amid South China Sea row
The Chinese navy's visit comes after a US vessel made its first port call to Cam Ranh in September.
China warns Milan city against bestowing honorary citizenship to Dalai Lama
Beijing is unhappy with the exiled spiritual leader's Europe tour where he has been meeting with several political leaders.
India foils major infiltration bid by six militants amid rising tensions with Pakistan
The militants reportedly attacked a vehicle carrying troops who were patrolling the area.
Xi Jinping says China and Philippines are 'brothers' as Duterte bids 'goodbye' to US ties
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said his foreign policy will now veer towards China.
Super typhoon Haima batters Philippines killing at least 4
The super typhoon's intensity has, however, been lowered to level 4 from the highest level of 5.
India effectively branded Pakistan 'a regional pariah' during Brics summit: Chinese state media
Global Times article accuses Delhi of sidelining Pakistan by hosting a conference that ran parallel to Brics summit.
'Stop whining' Barack Obama tells Donald Trump over rigged election claims
The GOP nominee had suggested the November election would not be fair.
Duterte's China visit ends 'years of estrangement' in Beijing-Manila ties: Chinese state media
Seeking closer ties, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is on a 4-day visit to China from 18 to 21 October.
Thai shops selling portraits of late King Bhumibol struggle to meet huge demand
The standing portrait of the king is reportedly the most popular among Thai shoppers.
Indonesian police closely monitoring about 40 Isis militants returned from Syria
Authorities have detained about 10 of the suspected militants.
Pakistan reacts to Modi's 'mothership of terror' remarks, accuses India of 'misleading' Brics
Islamabad says India has 'no moral ground to even talk about counter-terrorism efforts'.
Dozens killed in Vietnam floods as Typhoon Sarika barrels towards central provinces
Officials say situation could worsen as the typhoon is moving towards 4 provinces after battering the Philippines.
India and Russia sign $5bn S-400 Triumph defence missile deal
The two countries also announced a joint venture to build a fleet of Russian Kamov 226T helicopters in India.
China continues to block India's NSG membership and Pakistani terrorist Masood Azhar's banning
Beijing's comments came ahead of the Brics summit that India is hosting on 15 October in Goa, where Delhi is expected to raise these issues.
UN expresses concern after clashes in Somalia kill 11 and displace 50,000
Clashes broke out between forces loyal to regions of Puntland and forces from Galmudug region.
Bangladesh is 'frustrated' with Pakistan, but that is not the reason it boycotted Saarc summit
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina has accused Pakistan of exporting terror.
Unicef: 80% of infants not getting enough nutrition, risking irreversible damage to health
Improving nutrition for young children could save 100,000 lives a year, the Unicef report says.
Former refugee agency chief Antonio Guterres officially appointed as next UN secretary-general
The former Portuguese prime minister has said ending Syria conflict is his top priority.
US lauds India, says the two are on the same page on combating terrorism
White House official says the two share values of democracy, justice and the rule of law.
3 South Koreans found dead with gunshot wounds in Philippines
Neither the motive behind the killings nor the identities of the suspects are known yet.
Beijing warns Australia to speak and act 'cautiously' on South China Sea dispute
China's defence ministry says Beijing wished to strengthen military ties for 'healthy and a stable development'.
Refugees among at least 23 killed in attack by Seleka rebels in Central African Republic
UN peacekeepers say they had to open fire to stop the attack and killed at least 10 militiamen.
China bans Uighur parents from forcing children into religion in Xinjiang
Parents who disregard rules banning inculcation of religious beliefs in children face imprisonment.
Huge business delegation to accompany Duterte on his China visit
Duterte to visit China amid his tirade against US President Barack Obama.
