Hong Kong's independence activists 'stalked' by media loyal to China
China has condemned Hong Kong activists' pro-independence views as 'dangerous absurdity' and 'poisonous'.
Nigeria: 49,000 children may die of malnutrition in Boko Haram-hit northeast, warns Unicef
The UN children's agency says 475,000 children across Lake Chad hit by insurgency and drought.
Kim Jong-un steps up surveillance along China border to stop defections – report
Authorities were also spotted planting landmines along the inter-Korean border.
US urges India and Pakistan to sign and ratify nuclear test ban treaty
Washington has welcomed Pakistan's recent proposal to India for a bilateral agreement on nuclear weapons test ban.
Turkish military and US-led coalition forces launch anti-Isis offensive in Jarablus along Syria border
The offensive comes just hours before US Vice President Joe Biden is due to hold talks with leaders in Turkey.
Defected North Korean diplomat Thae Yong-ho's wife 'a close relative' of Kim Jong-un - Report
South Korean spy agency NIS has squashed speculation that Thae is the son of a late general in Kim Il-sung's anti-Japan campaign.
Leaked documents cast doubt over seven-day NHS plan
Papers from Department of Health have identified 13 risks, including shortage of staff and funding.
Yemen conflict: UK in 'denial and disarray' over arms sales to Saudi Arabia, says Oxfam
Oxfam says the UK has become 'one of the most significant violators' of the international Arms Trade Treaty.
China launches live-fire drills in Gulf of Tonkin despite rising tensions in South China Sea
China bars ships and boats from entering the area during the three-day drill.
Filipino senator says Duterte's war on drugs being used as an excuse to kill people
Leila de Lima says 'blatant disregard for human life has to stop'.
Libyan forces seize Isis-held main mosque and prison in Sirte
The mosque was reportedly being used by Isis members for preaching.
Hamid Karzai, former Afghan president, backs India's views on Balochistan but warns against proxy war
Karzai says India has the right to respond to Pakistan's 'provocations' in Balochistan.
Isis in Iraq: New UN report reveals heartbreaking testimony of Yazidi sex slave survivors
Some members of the Yazidi community also complained about forceful conversion to Islam.
US trims number of military staff supporting Saudi-led campaign in Yemen conflict
US officials said the sharp reduction of personnel was not due to increasing opposition over civilian casualties.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines faces crisis as 10 flights to Hajj cancelled due to lack of passengers
The national carrier has incurred huge losses for cancelling 10 flights over the past 12 days.
Experts attempt to define new MH370 search area but require additional funding to proceed
Authorities are planning the next phase of search by using drift modelling if the current hunt turns up nothing.
Child soldiers being recruited by armed forces becoming a 'nightmare', warns Unicef
Unicef says more than 650 children were forced to take up arms in 2016 by militant and government forces.
Philippine President Duterte slams UN for critcising his war on drugs
Duterte accused the UN of interfering in Philippines' internal affairs.
Bangladesh echoes Indian PM Modi's stand on Balochistan
Bangladesh minister Hasanul Haque Inu accuses Pakistan of targeting Baloch nationalists.
Philippine President Duterte says he will discuss South China Sea dispute only 'face-to-face' with China
Rodrigo Duterte believes making 'noise' during Asean summit could endanger chances of bilateral talks with China.
Former Amnesty International staff accuses group of supporting Kashmiri terror outfits
Sedition charges were slapped against unnamed members of the group's India chapter after anti-India slogans were raised at an event organised by it.
Pakistan offers proposal to India for mutual ban on nuclear tests to ease entry into NSG
India's bid to enter the NSG was stymied by China in June 2016.
China and Asean nations vow to outline rules for South China Sea by next year
Both parties agreed to complete framing the rules to be followed in order to ease tensions in the hotly contested waters.
Brazil Supreme Court approves probe on suspended president Dilma Rousseff - Report
Along with Dilma Rousseff, her predecessor 'Lula' da Silva will also be investigated.
China not keen on taking sides on Kashmir but India must make peace with Sino-Pakistan ties: Chinese state media
Global Times article suggests India should put aside its politics and focus on promoting regional economic integration.
Indonesia will continue to play active role in resolving South China Sea dispute
Although Indonesia is not a party to the dispute, it has been asserting its rights in the sea.
Rio Paralympics 2016: City mayor assures IPC that cash crunch will not affect games
IPC President Sir Philip Craven has been promised that the costs of the games will be covered.
US issues North Korea travel warning that says citizens face serious risk of arrests and detention
The State Department says US citizen detainees could be treated in accordance with 'wartime law'.
Malaysian police arrest 9 suspected Isis militants for grenade attack on bar in June
An inspector-general of police said two men were arrested when they were waiting to get instructions on future attacks.
US asks Russia to allow observers at military drills aimed at countering underwater sabotage
Large-scale exercise was announced by Moscow two days after an alleged clash between Russian forces and Ukrainian saboteurs in north of Crimea.
