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.
China's state-run TV station criticised for not showing Taiwan in country's map
The channel apologises for slip-up during a talent show for foreigners.
Russia opposes UN arms embargo on South Sudan despite Ban Ki-moon criticising Kiir's government
The UN chief in his report criticised the government saying it has done only little to fulfil its promises.
South Korea threatens to use firearms on illegal Chinese fishing boats as coast guard vessel capsizes
Seoul summons Chinese envoy to protest against the incident.
Australian opposition rejects plan for same-sex marriage vote
Opposition Labour party says it wants to legalise same-sex union but is against a referendum.
Security stepped up in Bangkok over fear of terror attack
Thai security chief says they have information of a possible car bomb attack.
China denies claims that its UN peacekeepers failed to protect civilians in South Sudan
China's defence ministry says its peacekeepers acted as per UNMISS instructions.
Multi-million dollar call centre duping US citizens accused of allegedly causing American woman's death – report
The officials are said to be interrogating all the detained employees to identify the American victim.
