Hong Kong wants to be part of a China World Cup as Xi Jinping schedules meeting with Fifa chief Infantino
'Don't forget us,' Hong Kong football chief tells China as the mainland harbours ambitions of hosting the Fifa World Cup.
Japan zoo celebrates rare panda birth – the first in five years
Shin Shin, an 11-year-old giant panda, gave birth to a cub at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo.
Venezuela's Maduro to write to Pope Francis as opposition accused of using children in clashes
At least six of the 67 people killed from both sides of the political divide in Venezuela are reported to be children.
Stranded humpback whale waiting to be refloated in Australian waters euthanised
The health of the juvenile whale deteriorated as attempts to refloat it failed due to poor weather conditions.
Merkel wants Brexit negotiations to begin 'quickly' after May's election setback
German Chancellor Angela Merkel assumes that British PM Theresa May will stick to her Brexit plans.
Trump and Tillerson take different approach on Qatar crisis
Tillerson urges Arab states to ease restrictions on Doha as Trump accuses Qatar of sponsoring terrorism at a 'high level'.
Thai man gets 35 years jail in harshest punishment yet for insulting royal family on Facebook
Thailand is known to punish those who insults at the reigning monarch.
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Japan's parliament approved a one-off bill, allowing Emperor Akihito to abdicate.
US navy deployed B-1B supersonic bombers and guided-missile destroyer to South China Sea
The action is likely to irk China, but the US Air Force said that its mission was 'not related to any specific situation or nation'.
Japan steps closer to making first major changes to rape law in 100 years
The sex crime law in Japan was originally enacted in 1907 and limits the definition of rape to vaginal penetration by a penis.
US fighter jets and accident-prone Osprey aircraft make emergency landing in Okinawa
The emergency landing incident is the latest to come under criticism by Japan's Okinawa residents.
Nuclear lab accident in Japan leaves 5 workers exposed to high levels of radiation
A bag containing radioactive material broke during an equipment inspection at Oarai Research and Development Centre.
Qatar crisis: UAE threatens to jail Emiratis if they show 'any form of bias' towards Doha
The decision came after social media users engaged in debates after 6 Arab nations cut ties with Qatar.
China deployed nuclear-capable missiles to ground targets in US west coast, Pentagon says
Pentagon disclosed the deployment in its annual report to Congress on China's military.
Russia scrambles fighter jet to intercept nuclear-capable US B-52 bomber over Baltic Sea
A Russian Sukhoi-27 escorted the long-range B-52 bomber for 'some time'.
Swimming pool ad in Saudi Arabia turns woman wearing swimsuit into an inflatable ball
Saudi Arabia has a strict dress code under Islamic law and even women models are expected to cover themselves with face veil.
100,000 minors still trapped in 'extremely dangerous conditions' in Isis-held Mosul, says Unicef
'Children's lives are on the line. Children are being killed, injured and used as human shields,' Unicef said.
China hints at blocking India's bid to join Nuclear Suppliers' Group ahead of Xi-Modi meeting
China says India's entry has become 'more complicated' under the 'news circumstances'.
China furious over Mattis' 'irresponsible remarks' on Beijing's activities in South China Sea
US defense chief James Mattis accused Beijing of continued 'indisputable militarisation' in Spratly archipelago.
US and its allies will not be scared by Isis attacks, says Pentagon chief Mattis
US defence chief James Mattis' comments came after 3 June London attacks that killed at least seven people.
Malaysian student dies after being beaten and burned with an iron for 2 days over laptop row
The country's defence minister has ordered the Malaysian Armed Forces to immediately investigate the case.
Manila casino attack a 'lone-wolf' terror act says top Filipino lawmaker contradicting police's claim
At least 36 people were killed when after a gunman stormed into a casino complex near the Philippines capital Manila.
Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia to hold joint sea and air patrols near Mindanao
The three-nation patrols starting 19 June are aimed at countering threats from Islamic militants in the region.
Sino-US ties in trouble? Mattis slams Beijing's role in South China Sea but lauds its efforts on North Korea
US Defence chief James Mattis said US will not accept China's 'indisputable militarisation' that will undermine regional stability.
Will Afghan president quit over Kabul blast? Protesters clash with police demanding his resignation
Demonstrators say President Ashraf Ghani is responsible for Kabul blast that killed 90.
Russia preparing to supply advanced S-400 air defence missile systems to India
Indian PM Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the $5bn worth deal in October 2016.
South Korea president vows to resolve North Korea issue without foreign help as he sends aide to US
President Moon Jae-in said he would not rely on foreign governments' role to contain Pyongyang's armed provocation.
China's communist party member fired for visiting mosque during Ramadan
The decision comes as China is intensifying efforts to curb the rising threat of terrorism and Islamic separatism.
90 killed as massive sewage tanker bomb rips through Afghan capital's diplomatic district
Over 450 hundred injured as suspected suicide bomb detonates in Kabul.
Somali pirates: South Korea responds to distress call over suspected hijack of Mongolian ship
South Korean naval unit was participating in operations to combat piracy in nearby waters when it received a call to help.
