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.
South Korea to send special envoys to 5 countries in the wake of North Korea missile launch
The envoys will meet high-ranking officials in US, China, Japan, Germany and Russia to resume denuclearisation talks.
Yemen declares state of emergency in Houthi-controlled Sana'a over cholera outbreak
Around 115 people have died from cholera in the country between 27 April and 13 May, according to the Red Cross.
UK, US, France and Japan resume amphibious drills in Pacific
The exercise, led by French amphibious assault carrier Mistral, is seen as a display of military power aimed at China.
Watch railway staff save suicidal woman from jumping in front of train
The incident took place at Xianyou Railway Station in Putian city in east China's Fujian province.
North Korea open to talks with US: 'We'll have dialogue if the conditions are there'
Recently, US President Trump warned that a 'major, major conflict' with North Korea was possible.
Purported Boko Haram fighter releases new video threatening to bomb 'secured' Nigerian capital
In an unverified video, the purported fighter threatened more attacks in Abuja.
Taiwan vows to continue buying arms from US and put bilateral ties as 'top priority'
Taipei says that its weapons purchase will boost employment in at least 6 US states.
Four-nation Pacific military drill led by French warship postponed after landing accident
A landing craft from the French ship Mistral ran aground, halting the exercise that was aimed at sending a tough message to China.
Giant squid or whale? Carcass of huge sea creature washes up on Indonesian shore
The 15metre-long carcass was first spotted by a local resident on Seram Island in Maluku province.
US, UK, France and Japan to practice amphibious landings in Pacific risking China's ire
The drills led by French assault carrier Mistral are likely to send a message to North Korea about US' commitment in the region.
Malaysia FA jittery about team travelling to North Korea for Asia Cup qualifier
The FA fears for the safety of players after diplomatic relations between Kuala Lumpur and Pyongyang soured following Kim Jong-nam's murder.
Newsreader chokes back tears on-air while reading breaking news about network's sudden closure
The publicly funded Israel Broadcasting Authority is to be replaced with a new less costly entity named Kan from 15 May.
More than 25 killed at a wedding party after wall collapses in western India
The wall reportedly caved in due to heavy storm in Bharatpur district in western Indian state of Rajasthan.
China warns US to handle Tibet issue 'carefully' after Nancy Pelosi visited the Dalai Lama
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, leading a bipartisan delegation, met the exiled Tibetan leader on Tuesday.
Poop bombs: Venezuelans fling bottles of excrement at riot police
The 'poopootov' cocktails thrown at troops have both animal and human excrement mixed with water.
New South Korean president orders military to be on high alert even as he hints at meeting Kim Jong-un
Moon Jae-in, the first liberal leader in a decade, is criticised for taking a soft stance on North Korea.
In a first, top Indian judge sentenced to 6 months in jail for contempt
India's Supreme Court sentenced Justice C S Karnan to jail for making allegations against his colleagues and senior judges.
US admiral says to continue challenging Beijing's claims in South China Sea
Pacific Fleet Commander Admiral Scott Swift said 'there is no change' in US policy on freedom of navigation patrols under Donald Trump.
Arizona police arrest suspected serial killer linked to 9 deaths in Phoenix
Aaron Saucedo, 23, was held responsible for a series of random street shootings between August 2015 and July 2016 in the US state of Arizona.
Jakarta's Christian governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama sentenced to two years in jail for blasphemy
Basuki 'Ahok' Purnama was found guilty of dishonouring the Quran during the 2016 gubernatorial election campaign.
Who are the Chinese Uighurs that Syria says up to 5,000 are fighting for militant groups like Isis?
Most Uighurs are Muslims who consider themselves as ethnically and culturally close to Central Asian nations.
Malaysia seizes $2m worth African pangolin scales in biggest trafficking case in the country
Pangolin, the world's most hunted animal, is considered by some in Asia to have medicinal properties.
Philippines: Duterte hosts his first annual military drill with US but scales down troop numbers
The drill takes place amid Rodrigo Duterte's efforts to pivot foreign policy away from the US.
South Korean military on high alert as North Korea calls for peace and 'new era of unification'
Seoul goes to the polls on 9 May to choose a new president to replace Park Geun-hye.
Pakistan newspaper replaces NYT article criticising army with blank space
The article titled Pakistan's Triangle of Hate was censored in the Express Tribune, which has an arrangement with the global edition of NYT.
Indian-origin couple shot dead in US by daughter's ex-boyfriend
The victims reportedly had a restraining order against the suspect who once dated their daughter.
More than 100 students in hospital after gas leak near school in India
Students in a southern Delhi all-girls school complained of breathlessness and eye irritation following the leak.
Chinese navy ship that foiled pirate attack on bulk carrier hands over suspects to Somalia
The 3 pirates were trying to hijack a Tuvalu-flagged OS35 merchant ship travelling from Malaysia to the Yemeni city of Aden.
No fly list: India proposes rules to ban unruly airline passengers after high-profile assault case
The new rules were formulated after MP Ravindra Gaikwad slapped an airline staffer with his slipper in March.
