South China Sea: China conducts combat patrols with fighter jets over disputed islands H-6 bombers and Su-30 fighter jets were used in the patrols, further increasing tension in the region. Aug 6, 2016
Wolverhampton stabbings: 3 in serious condition, witnesses saw car speeding away West Midlands Police have launched an inquiry after men were found on the road, stabbed. Aug 6, 2016
Edinburgh camper crushed to death in his sleep after tree collapses onto tent The man was attending the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, which began on 5 August. Aug 6, 2016
Singapore on alert after Isis 'rocket attack' terror plot foiled by Indonesia police Singapore's Home Affairs Minister calls for extra vigilance as terrorism threat increases. Aug 6, 2016
Japan remembers Hiroshima and urges world get ride of nuclear weapons Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui urged world leaders to follow President Obama and visit Hiroshima. Aug 6, 2016
Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa concert stopped as fans hurt by railing collapse The rap stars were quickly escorted off stage as the barrier collapsed. Aug 6, 2016
Isis 'almost completely' removed from Syria's Manbij city by US-backed forces The city is used to move Daesh fighters, weapons and supplies in and out of Syria. Aug 6, 2016 Isis Islamic State
Rio 2016: Critics hit out at opening ceremony 'climate change lecture' as Olympics begin Many have taken to Twitter to point out Rio's 'hypocrisy' based on their own environmental record. Aug 6, 2016
Thailand referendum: Media and campaigning crackdown may impact constitution vote outcome Referendum vote will determine whether the military junta can claim legitimacy and plan the general election in 2016. Aug 5, 2016
Indian prisoner attacked twice in Pakistani jail after illegally entering country Prison superintendent refused to guarantee Hamid Nehal Ansari's future safety. Aug 5, 2016
Westfield stabbing: Two arrested after man knifed in broad daylight at shopping centre The Metropolitan Police found a man in his 20s suffering from stab injuries. Aug 5, 2016
Thai junta chief pushes for 2017 election in spite of imminent military rule vote Human Rights Watch has condemned the draft resolution as 'endorsing unaccountable military involvement'. Aug 5, 2016
UK and US issue travel warnings ahead of Thailand referendum Citizens of both countries have been warned to avoid political gatherings, which are banned in Thailand. Aug 4, 2016
Terrifying video footage inside Emirates flight during Dubai Airport crash-landing Cabin crew can be heard shouting: 'Leave your bags and jump down the slide.' Aug 4, 2016
Beijing warns of war in South China Sea and urges military, police and public to prepare China's defence minister has warned of a 'threat from the sea' and to maritime security. Aug 3, 2016
China brands Hong Kong teen 'American-led Western power' in new crackdown on dissent Joshua Wong was a prominent figure in Hong Kong's 2014 Umbrella Movement against China. Aug 3, 2016
Prachanda: Who is Nepal's new Communist prime minister and what does it mean for the region? India and China scrambling for influence in Nepal as country elects new Maoist leader. Aug 3, 2016
Christian church leader Hu Shigen jailed in China crackdown on human rights A number of activists and lawyers are facing jail on charges of subversion. Aug 3, 2016
Emirates flight from India to Dubai crash-lands after catching fire More than 200 Indians were on board the EK521, as well as 24 UK citizens. Aug 3, 2016
Bangladesh says Dhaka cafe attack mastermind could be in India Canadian-Bangladeshi man Tamim Chowdhury named as chief suspect could now be in India. Aug 1, 2016