Ramadan 2017: Tillerson says no to Iftar dinner or Eid reception event at State Department – report
If confirmed, this will be only one of the very few times in nearly 20 years that the sitting secretary of state will not host a Ramadan event.
Chinese jets fly dangerously close during intercept of US plane over South China Sea
Pentagon said the intercept, the second such encounter in a week, was 'unsafe and unprofessional'.
Nuclear arms race in Asia-Pacific? US fears threat is real if North Korea is not reined in
North Korea has launched a series of missiles this year, including a Hwasong-12 intermediate-range projectile in May.
Thief breaks into restaurant, crawls on floor in 'Mission Impossible' style and cooks himself dinner
'This is not the model you want to follow if you want to successfully rob a business!' the restaurant said in a Facebook post.
US warship carried out drills in South China Sea in bold move to defy Beijing's territorial claims
The USS Dewey's was not an "innocent passage" unlike earlier freedom-of-navigation operations, US officials said.
Chinese warships warn US patrols to back off from South China Sea reef to avoid 'accidents'
China lodged a complaint after the US conducted a freedom of navigation operation challenging Beijing's claims in the Mischief Reef.
Trump-endorsed Republican candidate Greg Gianforte charged with assault for 'body-slamming' reporter
The office of the Gallatin County sheriff said there was enough evidence to charge Gianforte with misdemeanour assault.
Tibet leader says it is 'only logical' Trump meets Dalai Lama after visit to 3 major sacred places
Tibet's PM in exile is disappointed that Trump did not visit the Buddhist monk despite touring the Vatican and Saudi Arabia.
US sails guided-missile destroyer in South China Sea for first time under Trump
It is the first freedom of navigation operation since October 2016 challenging China's claims in the Mischief Reef.
Lioness rescued from Indian circus shown BBC and Nat Geo wildlife videos for parenting tips
Zoo staff are showing documentaries to the lioness after her sister fatally injured a cub from her first litter.
South Korea military court punishes captain with 6 months jail term for having gay sex
Under the Military Criminal Act, a South Korean soldier is barred from committing 'sodomy' or 'other disgraceful conduct'.
In a first in Asia, Taiwan's top court legalises gay marriage
A panel of 14 judges ruled that Taiwan's current law, which states that marriage is between a man and a woman, 'violated' the constitution.
Mount Everest: Nepali climbers dispute British mountaineer's claims that Hillary Step has collapsed
British climber Tim Mosedale said climbers would find it 'tricky to negotiate' the last step of Mount Everest.
Indonesian gay couple caned 85 times each in front of huge jeering crowd in Aceh
This is the first time that a gay couple has been sentenced to public caning in the region.
'You f*****g Indian, you deserve it': Taxi driver beaten in alleged racial attack in Australia
A Hobart-based Indian-born driver claimed he was attacked by a couple when he picked them up on 19 May night.
Philippine minister downplays Duterte's remarks about China threatening to go to war
Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte claimed he was warned of war if he drilled for oil in the South China Sea.
North Korea fires ballistic missile, prompting Seoul to convene emergency meeting
The projectile flew about 500km and was believed to have landed in waters off North Korea's east coast.
Man set on fire during violent clashes in Venezuela capital Caracas as protests enter 50th day
Protests against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro continue to rock oil-rich nation.
Times Square attacker says he tried to get mental help to 'fix his life, get a job and a girlfriend'
US Navy veteran Richard Rojas went on a 'drug-fuelled rampage', killing a young woman and injuring 22 others.
NBA star and supporter of Fethullah Gulen blames Erdogan after being denied entry into Romania
Oklahoma City Thunder star Enes Kanter calls Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan a 'dictator' for cancelling his passport.
Qatar World Cup 2022: Four Indian men employed on stadiums died of heart attacks in last 18 months
In March 2016, Amnesty International had accused Qatar of using forced labour to prepare the stadiums.
25 Koreans arrested in Philippines for alleged online gambling and fraud
The Philippines has been widening crackdown on illegal online gambling and internet fraud under President Rodrigo Duterte.
Japan scrambles fighter jets as China flies drone over disputed East China Sea
The face-off is another sign that Japan is on high alert over China's growing military assertiveness farther into the Pacific.
Emperor Akihito: Japan cabinet approves bill to allow first abdication in 200 years
Emperor Akihito announced his desire to retire in August 2016, and will hand over the throne to Crown Prince Naruhito.
Duterte rejects $280m aid from European Union to project Philippines as 'independent nation'
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte decided to reject grants to prevent EU from interfering in his drug war policy.
Former US Navy admiral gets 18 months in jail in 'Fat Leonard' bribery scandal
Robert Gilbeau was accused of lying about receiving lavish gifts and prostitutes from a wealthy Malaysian businessman.
China deploys rocket launchers to fortify reef in disputed South China Sea
Beijing installed Norinco CS/AR-1 55mm anti-frogman rocket launcher defence systems on Fiery Cross Reef in the Spratly Islands.
North Korea missile tests a 'recipe for disaster' by 'volatile' Kim Jong-un, says US admiral
Admiral Harry Harris Jr warned that Pyongyang is close to delivering a nuclear-equipped missile anywhere in the world.
US needs more ships and needs them fast to compete with China and Russia, says navy chief
Admiral John Richardson said the US is 'getting back into an era of maritime competition'.
Malaysia customs seize 330 endangered tortoises at Kuala Lumpur airport
The packages containing the tortoises were declared as 'stones' and flew in on an Etihad Airways flight from Madagascar.
