Who is Zakir Musa? A college dropout is the new leader of al-Qaeda in Kashmir
Al-Qaeda has created a separate Kashmir wing for its Jihad movement in the restive valley.
Jul 28, 2017
Vladimir Putin ratifies Syria air base deal sealing Russian presence there for half a century
Syrian regime allows Russia to use the strategically important Khmeimim Air Base in Latakia province until 2066.
Jul 28, 2017
Japan Defence Minister Tomomi Inada quits after months of scandal allegations
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he apologises to Japanese people 'from the bottom of my heart' over the situation.
Jul 28, 2017
North Korea: Only way to solve crisis is if US kneels and apologises
Pyongyang asks Washington to abandon its 'hostile policy" to ease Korean peninsula tensions.
Jul 27, 2017
Israel eases more security measures at Temple Mount as Netanyahu blasts Al Jazeera coverage
The compound has been witnessing a serious standoff between Muslim worshippers and Israeli forces in recent days.
Jul 27, 2017
Duterte threatens to bomb indigenous schools, draws ire of rights groups and tribal leaders
Philippines president warned he would use military forces against Lumad tribal schools for producing communist rebels.
Jul 26, 2017
China sets up sophisticated military research body to rival Pentagon's Darpa
The Scientific Research Steering Committee is tasked with developing sophisticated weapons like stealth aircraft.
Jul 26, 2017
North Korean army, navy and air force personnel take oath of war readiness ahead of key anniversary
The hermit kingdom's armed forces pledged to fight for Kim Jong-un during a special army gathering.
Jul 26, 2017
North Korea threatens to strike US with 'nuclear hammer' if Trump attempts to remove Kim Jong-un
The comment from Pyongyang comes after CIA director spoke of regime change.
Jul 25, 2017
Seoul remains vigilant over growing signs of North Korea missile launch
South Korean military is closely watching movement in North Korea to check for any provocative act.
Jul 25, 2017
Putin to meet Iraq VP as Baghdad seeks 'substantial' Russian military and political presence in the country
Nouri al-Maliki has already held talks with Russian foreign minister and parliament speaker.
Jul 25, 2017
50 million litres of crude oil stolen from Cairn India oilfield over 6 years
The oilfield in Rajasthan is operated by the subsidiary of British mining giant Vedanta Resources.
Jul 23, 2017
Israeli army prepares for protracted violence in West Bank
UN Security Council set to hold a session to address latest Israel-Palestine clashes.
Jul 23, 2017
Iran launches new air defence missile production line
The Sayyad-3 is claimed to be capable of targeting drones, stealth aircraft and cruise missiles.
Jul 23, 2017
Who is Ram Nath Kovind – India's 14th president hailing from the once 'untouchable' community?
'My election as President of India is to represent all such Kovinds toiling away to make a living,' said the president-elect.
Jul 21, 2017
Israel bars young Muslims from Temple Mount hours ahead of mass protests
Israeli police insisted that metal detectors will remain in place at the al-Aqsa mosque entrance.
Jul 21, 2017
Children and elderly in North Korea at risk as country faces worst drought in 16 years
UN food agency calls for immediate intervention to step up humanitarian aid to North Korea.
Jul 21, 2017
Duterte finally visits Philippines troops in Marawi: 'It was like a father visiting his children'
The conflict-torn city has been witnessing intense clashes between Filipino forces and Islamist militants.
Jul 20, 2017
Saudi King Salman orders arrest of prince for abusive behaviour against citizens
The king has ruled that the prince and his associates will not be released until a formal court sentence.
Jul 20, 2017
North Korean mouthpiece rejects Seoul's military talks offer as 'nonsense'
Rodong Sinmun calls on South Korea to shed 'confrontation and hostility' for inter-Korea talks.
Jul 20, 2017
China mobilising thousands of tonnes of military equipment near India border
China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) has amassed military vehicles and equipment in Tibet amid border tensions with India.
Jul 19, 2017
Bangkok court delivers 21 guilty verdicts in Thailand's biggest human trafficking case
More judgements are expected to come out later in the day which would decide the fate of 103 defendants in total.
Jul 19, 2017
Indian soldier shoots dead major in Kashmir for objecting to using mobile phone
The solider pumped five bullets from his AK-47 rifle killing the major instantly.
Jul 18, 2017
China and Russia gearing up for Baltic Sea naval drills
China sends an advanced guided-missile destroyer to participate in the exercises, codenamed Joint Sea 2017.
Jul 18, 2017
Iran army chief warns US military bases in Middle East will be at 'big risk' if IRGC labelled as terror group
Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri also asked US officials to exercise caution while speaking about 'powerful' countries such as Iran.
Jul 18, 2017
India president elections: How does the world's largest democracy choose its head of state?
Indian legislators will elect the next president, with the ruling party's nominated candidate Ram Nath Kovind tipped to win.
Jul 17, 2017
China holds live-fire drill in Tibet near India border amid tensions
Chinese troops simulate attack by enemy aircraft in their latest war drills.
Jul 17, 2017
Dominican Republic witnesses 'mother of all marches' over Odebrecht scandal
Tens of thousands of Green March protesters took to the streets of Santo Domingo.
Jul 17, 2017
South Korea's new defence minister asks troops to be ready to face any provocation from North Korea
Song Young-moo meets troops at highly sensitive demilitarised zone.
Jul 15, 2017
Turkey's Erdogan to address rallies in Ankara and Istanbul to mark first anniversary of failed coup
The Erdogan administration has come under fire for using excessive force following the coup attempt.
Jul 15, 2017
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