4-year-old girl, father killed in blast outside Thai school
At least 8 people were injured in the blast that took place outside an elementary school in southern Thailand.
Venezuela arrests journalist for publicising protest against President Nicolas Maduro
Braulio Jatar has been charged with money laundering.
Chinese official stopped Obama's senior defence advisor from boarding the US president's car
National Security Adviser Susan Rice was stopped by a Chinese official after disembarking Air Force One.
China's Jinping meets Turkey's Erdogan; both countries pledge to step up counter-terrorism cooperation
The presidents met on the sidelines of the G20 summit on Saturday.
China announces ratifying Paris deal on climate change ahead of G20
Beijing says the agreement will help the country 'play a bigger role in global climate governance'.
Philippines President Duterte says Davao city blast an act of terrorism, declares 'state of lawlessness'
Abu Sayyaf Islamist militant group has claimed responsibility for the blast that killed 14 and injured 70 on 2 September.
Vladimir Putin warns against trading territories in World War II islands dispute with Japan
Putin says he will talk to Japan's Shinzo Abe about finding a solution where neither of the parties would feel defeated or a loser.
Philippines to make drug tests mandatory for entering college
Those who fail the drug test will be sent for rehabilitation before being given college admission.
US announces fresh sanctions on Russian businesses over 'Putin bridge' to Crimea
The multi-billion dollar bridge will reportedly link the Russian mainland with Crimea.
US army official asks Australia to either pick Washington or Beijing over South China Sea row
Colonel Tom Hanson has also urged Canberra to take a stronger stand against Beijing's military expansion.
Spanish acting PM Mariano Rajoy loses confidence vote, country might hold third election in a year
Rajoy failed to secure the minimum 176 votes to form the government.
German official seeks UN sanctions against Syria over alleged use of chemical weapons
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces have been accused of using chlorine gas on civilians in 2014 and 2015.
India can help 'diplomatically' to save Balochistan from Pakistan, self-exiled leader in UK says
Mir Suleman Dawood Jan Ahmedzai, the current Khan of Kalat, left Pakistan in 2006 when the army killed tribal leader Akbar Bugti.
Duterte says Obama must first understand problem before discussing human rights issues
The two leaders are expected to meet for the first time in Laos on the sidelines of East Asia Summit.
North Korea reportedly building new submarine fleet but there's no proof of nuclear weapons yet
Satellite images show Pyongyang is expanding its submarine base and its factories that produce parts for nuclear programmes.
India's deepening defence ties with US could 'irritate' neighbours, Chinese state media says
Editorial in state-run paper says China and Pakistan, or even Russia could be irked.
Vietnamese president says there will be no winners if countries war over South China Sea
Tran Dai Quang said the "recent worrying developments" in the disputed waters is threatening regional security.
100-year-old runner from India wins gold at Americas Masters Games in Canada
Man Kaur was the only female participant in her age category and finished the race in 1 minute and 20 seconds.
US and India deepen defence ties with military logistics agreement
US Defence Secretary Ash Carter and his Indian counterpart stress importance of ties in Asia-Pacific region.
Chinese expert warns of joint action with Pakistan if India's stand on Balochistan affects corridor project
Thinktank says disruption of the $46bn China-Pakistan Economic Corridor will affect Sino-Indian relations.
Man arrested for allegedly filling lube dispenser with acid in Sydney gay club
Investigators say there was no indication of 'hate motivation' behind the crime.
Dozens of Libyan fighters killed in final push to retake Sirte from militants
At least 34 fighters loyal to the Libyan government are feared killed and 180 wounded in fierce clashes.
North Korea threatens US of 'deadly strike' if Pyongyang dignity hurt
This come after the UNSC strongly condemned North Korea for launching four ballistic missiles.
Venezuela opts for cardboard coffins as wooden caskets become unaffordable
The country is adopting bio-coffins that come at one-fourth the cost of traditional caskets.
New Tunisian government wins confidence vote, PM Youssef Chahed vows to push economic reforms
At 41, Chahed is the youngest prime minister of the country.
Pentagon's aid to Pakistan dwindles as India-US ties grow - Report
The US is reported to be frustrated that Pakistan is not ending its support to Islamic militant groups like Taliban.
China stresses need for putting ties with Japan back on track
Li tells visiting senior Japanese official that China and Japan must set aside differences.
Philippines: Female assassins hired to kill drug dealers – Report
Women reportedly hired as they can get close to targets without arousing suspicion.
Philippines President Duterte wants peace in South China Sea but is ready for 'bloody confrontation'
Rodrigo Durerte says his troops are ready to fight China if peace efforts fail.
Foreign, gay and live-in couples may face commercial surrogacy ban in India
Only legally wed Indian couples, who have been married for at least 5 years, can have a surrogate child.
