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US Defense Secretary James Mattis lands in Baghdad for a surprise visit amid Tal Afar offensive
Mattis' arrival comes two days after Iraqi forces launched a military campaign against the Islamic State in Tal Afar.
Aug 22, 2017
North Korea reportedly sent shipments to Syrian regime's chemical weapons agency
At least two Syria-bound shipments were intercepted in the last six months, warns a team of UN experts in a confidential report.
Aug 22, 2017
Three infants die after drunken hospital employee fails to monitor oxygen supply
The suspected hospital staff has been taken into police custody after the newborns' deaths.
Aug 21, 2017
Russian air strikes kill more than 200 Isis militants in Syria, claims Moscow
Russian defence ministry says a large convoy of vehicles and armoured tanks were attacked by its air force.
Aug 21, 2017
US and South Korea kick off annual military drills amid Pyongyang's threats
South Korean president warns the North against using exercises as a pretext to aggravate tensions.
Aug 21, 2017
Indian Railways admit lapses caused deadly train crash in Uttar Pradesh
At least 24 dead and 156 injured in Puri-Haridwar Utkal Express derailment.
Aug 20, 2017
North Korea lambasts US-South Korea joint drill Ulchi Freedom Guardian
Kim Jong-un regime's mouthpiece said the 'joint exercise is the most explicit expression of hostility against us'.
Aug 20, 2017
Iraqi forces launch assault to take back Tal Afar from Isis
Iraqi PM Haider al-Abadi announced the start of the ground offensive to recapture the northern city of Tal Afar.
Aug 20, 2017
Duterte repeats $40,000 bounty and free Hong Kong trip for killing drug-pushing police officers
Duterte had initially placed the bounty on policemen who had a hand in the notorious drug transactions in early August.
Aug 18, 2017
Barcelona attack: Australia drafting special plans to thwart terror attacks in crowded spots
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says Australia stands in 'resolute solidarity' with the Spanish people.
Aug 18, 2017
Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy calls deadly Barcelona attack 'jihadist terrorism'
Islamic State claims responsibility for the Spain terror attack through jihadist channels.
Aug 18, 2017
Duterte's drug crackdown hits capital Manila killing 25 suspects within a day
The Philippines president said he is determined to wipe out drug pushers in the country by all means.
Aug 17, 2017
Chinese state media releases spoof video with racist undertones on India over border tensions
The parody mocks India over the recent border tensions at Doklam and Ladakh.
Aug 17, 2017
South Korea president warns Kim Jong-un that nuclear ICBM would be 'crossing a red line'
Moon Jae-in says there will be no war on the Korean peninsula but urges Pyongyang to scale down tensions.
Aug 17, 2017
Probe rules out oxygen shortage in child deaths in India's Gorakhpur
A federal government team argues that the number of children's deaths is fewer this year.
Aug 16, 2017
Indian and Chinese soldiers pelt stones at each other on crucial Ladakh border
Chinese troops reportedly attempted to enter Indian territory leading to stone-pelting from both sides.
Aug 16, 2017
Palestine President Abbas wishes Kim Jong-un 'health and happiness' on North Korea's independence day
Abbas thanked the North Korean regime for the 'firm support' given by Pyongyang to the Palestinian struggle.
Aug 16, 2017
Millions affected in Taiwan by massive power blackout
Outage caused by 'human error' at a major power station as four units broke down.
Aug 16, 2017
Afghan Taliban writes open letter to President Donald Trump urging total troop withdrawal
The Islamist group's letter comes as the US reassesses its Afghan policy.
Aug 15, 2017
Indian PM Modi says only dialogue and not 'bullets' can solve Kashmir problem
Modi addresses a range of issues during his independence day speech in New Delhi.
Aug 15, 2017
Kim Jong-un puts North Korea's Guam strike on hold, says will watch US actions
This comes after Kim was briefed by North Korean forces on the detailed plan outlining an attack on Guam.
Aug 15, 2017
Pakistan hoists biggest flag on border with India to mark independence day
Pakistan's army chief hoists the flag at Wagah, a key transit point between Lahore and Amritsar.
Aug 14, 2017
China announces immediate ban on North Korean imports as it upholds UN sanctions
Beijing says imports of iron, iron ore and seafood from North Korea to be 'completely prohibited'.
Aug 14, 2017
North Korean envoys to major nations recalled home for meeting
North Korean ambassadors to China, Russia and UN are reportedly meeting in Pyongyang.
Aug 14, 2017
Children deaths in India's Gorakhpur to be probed as 'massacre' sparks widespread condemnation
In total, 63 children have died at a hospital in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur town due to alleged medical negligence.
Aug 13, 2017
24 people killed as post-election violence engulfs Kenya
Rights groups allege protests were shot dead by Kenyan security forces to quell demonstrations.
Aug 13, 2017
Powerful blast targeting army vehicle kills 15 in Pakistan's Balochistan
About 25 to 30kgs of explosives were used by the suicide bomber who was on motorcycle.
Aug 13, 2017
India is planning to deport 40,000 Rohingya Muslims
New Delhi is talking to Myanmar and Bangladesh on how to handle the deportations of ethnic Rohingyas.
Aug 11, 2017
Philippines to cull 400,000 birds as country records first avian flu outbreak
Health experts are examining the origins of the disease.
Aug 11, 2017
Deadly bus crash in China kills at least 36 and injures 13
The passenger bus hit the wall of a tunnel on an expressway.
Aug 11, 2017
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