Venezuela appoints military general charged by US for drug crimes as cabinet minister
General Nestor Revero was indicted by the US for alerting drug mafias over raids by taking payments from them.
Japan's Abe likely to select 'hawkish' ally Tomomi Inada for defence portfolio, say reports
If selected, she will be the second woman to hold the post after Yuriko Koike, the newly elected Tokyo governor.
Japan raises concern over China's 'aggressiveness'
Japan's defence review sees threats from China's stand on maritime disputes and North Korea's missile programme.
Amid fight to end drug trafficking, Indonesia cuts funding for rehabilitation
Out of nearly six million drug users in Indonesia, less than 1% received treatment in 2014.
In a first, President Tsai Ing-wen apologises to Taiwan's indigenous people
She has promised to grant them autonomy and restore their rights to ancestral land.
Malaysian law will give government 'abusive powers', warns Amnesty International
The rights group fears the law may lead to "unjust restrictions" on free speech and assembly.
Chinese military pressing President Xi Jinping to initiate 'forceful response' in South China Sea
A section of the country's military is pushing Beijing to opt for a stronger response aimed at the US and its allies.
New Isis video threatens Vladimir Putin, says 'we will kill you at your homes'
The threat has come when Russia and the US are talking of military cooperation to combat Isis in Syria.
35 killed after Turkish army foils PKK militants' attempts to raid base
Officials said Turkish army launched air operations to target Kurdish militants in southeastern Hakkari province.
China says Japanese man detained for 'endangering' national security
Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary, Yoshihide Suga, said it did not engage in espionage against any country.
Punish those responsible for Chinese peacekeeper deaths, China tells South Sudan
Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged South Sudan to protect the safety of lives and property, including Chinese.
Turkey President Erdogan lashes out at West, says it should 'mind its own business'
He accused the EU and the US of taking the side of coup plotters and said they could not be Ankara's friends.
India should stop talks and strike back at Pakistan, says ruling party MP RK Singh
The Indian MP accused Pakistan of sponsoring terror and said talks between the two countries "yield no results".
Australian state counter-sues 2 Aboriginal children abused in custody
The state government claims the young detainees damaged the prison while trying to break out.
Taliban gaining more ground in Afghanistan as government forces lose control
Around 19 of 400 governing districts in the country have been taken over by militants.
Japan to upgrade Patriot missile system in time for 2020 Tokyo Olympics
The proposed upgrade of PAC-3 is aimed at countering North Korea's Musudan missiles.
Guns cheaper than most smartphones in a Pakistan town
AK-47s and Bulgarian-made MP5s can be got cheap in Darra Adamkhel.
Indonesia's decision to execute drug convicts shows risks to migrant workers, rights activists warn
Women's rights commission believes female migrant workers are soft targets for drug trafficking.
Animals left to starve and die as food crisis hits Venezuela zoos
At least 50 animals have reportedly died in a Caracas zoo in the last six months.
More than 50 killed in Nepal floods and landslides
Major rivers in the Himalayan state are close to the danger mark posing a threat to border states in India.
NHS consultants in UK earn £1,000 for working 4 hours overtime, Freedom of Information request finds
Figures also showed 25% trusts paid £100,000 or more to consultants in 2015, while one Lancashire doctor earned £375,000.
Russia might try to influence US presidential election, says Obama
The US president cites Trump's admiration for Vladimir Putin as a strong leader.
India's 'Iron Lady' Irom Sharmila to end fast after 16 years to contest local elections
Sharmila has been protesting against an Indian law that gives special powers to armed forces in conflict zones.
UK and EU countries failing unaccompanied migrant children, says Lords report
The report said lone migrant children are vulnerable and at risk of falling into the hands of traffickers.
Pentagon sceptical of Russia's trustworthiness over Syria deal
Expanding US-Russia military cooperation in Syria is aimed at fighting Isis.
Spanish company warned of 'crimes against humanity' in Australia's offshore immigration detention camps
Ferrovial has rejected the allegations saying reports of abuse occurred prior to its taking over the camps.
China escapes censure at Asean summit over South China Sea
Cambodia stymies the 10-member bloc's attempt to rebuke China.
South Korea says it will not share Thaad missile radar information with Japan
A South Korean official said it would not be effective to share information about an incoming missile at its terminal phase of flight.
Taiwan fishermen set sail for disputed island in South China Sea after court declares it as 'rocks'
Taiwan is determined to prove to the UN court that Taiping can "sustain human life".
Defence ministers meeting in Washington to discuss campaign against Isis
The meeting will also grapple with the refugee fallout of the conflict.
