Philippines army mounts major offensive against Isis-linked militants
Dozens of Maute militants occupy key positions in Butig town as Filipino soldiers lay siege.
Donald Trump calls Fidel Castro a 'brutal dictator'
The US president-elect says 'Fidel Castro's legacy is one of firing squads, theft, unimaginable suffering, poverty'.
India's top court bans firecrackers in New Delhi over rising pollution
The Supreme Court suspends licences of all shops selling firecrackers.
Hong Kong seizes Singapore-bound armoured vehicles shipment
Nine armoured vehicles belonging to the Singapore Armed Forces were intercepted for unknown reasons.
Firefighting supertanker from US set to arrive in Israel to douse raging wildfires
The fires have forced more than 80,000 people to flee their homes in many parts of Israel.
Pakistan's Nawaz Sharif condemns India's 'deliberate targeting of innocent civilians'
Nawaz Sharif condemns the incident in which several civilians were killed in alleged Indian shelling.
Bangladesh pushes back Rohingyas fleeing from neighbouring Myanmar
Dhaka summons Myanmar's envoy to Bangladesh, urges serious action over Rohingya crisis.
China slams Japan-South Korea military intelligence sharing deal
Beijing's foreign ministry says pact between Seoul and Tokyo exposes 'cold war mentality'.
India's opposition parties to stage nationwide protest against demonetisation
The main opposition Congress party's Rahul Gandhi has called the currency withdrawal a 'scam'.
Indian army launches massive counter-offensive on Pakistan after mutilation of soldier's body
Pakistan claimed several civilians were killed when Indian forces hit a passenger bus and ambulance.
Indian army reacts strongly after 3 soldiers killed and one of them mutilated near Pakistan border
Pakistan has denied allegations that an Indian soldier was beheaded during cross-border fighting.
Opposition clamours for Modi's response in parliament over currency withdrawal
Indian prime minister seeks public opinion on currency ban two weeks after demonetisation announcement.
South Korea braces to bolster its military spending if Trump scales down support
Top South Korean lawmaker asks Seoul to prepare for Donald Trump's takeover in Washington.
Japan 7.4 magnitude earthquake an aftershock of 2011 mega quake says Met agency
Tsunami warnings withdrawn after brief advisory, Fukushima nuclear power plant safe.
Modi government allows Indian farmers to use scrapped banknotes to buy seeds as opposition mounts relentless attack
As the cash crunch continues, parliament remains paralysed amid opposition attack.
Hopes of finding survivors recede in India train tragedy as death toll rises to 133
Rescuers worked overnight in hopes of finding survivors trapped under mangled train carriages after the Indore-Patna Express derailed on 20 November.
Catholic church apologises for members' role in Rwanda genocide
The church acknowledged that its members plotted, abetted and carried out mass killings in Rwanda in 1994.
Veteran MP from Modi's party hints at sabotage in Indian train derailment
Murli Manohar Joshi, a senior BJP MP, says there is something suspicious about the derailment.
Duterte meets his 'hero' Vladimir Putin, complains about west's 'hypocrisy and bullying'
The Russian president invites the Philippines leader to visit Moscow.
Nearly 100 people killed as passenger train derails in northern India
Rescue efforts continue as hundreds of people have been injured, death toll is expected to climb.
More trouble for Modi government over currency withdrawal
While the Supreme Court warns there will be 'riots on the streets', parliament remains paralysed.
Theresa May poised to meet Barack Obama during his farewell EU tour
While May and Obama are set to discuss Syria, the British prime minister will hold Brexit talks with other EU leaders.
Russian foreign minister says the ball is in Donald Trump's court to improve US-Russia ties
The top Russian diplomat cautions against Obama's advice to incoming leader on approaching Moscow.
Pakistan holds 'Strike of Thunder' military drill near India border, Chinese attack helicopters spotted
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Army Chief Raheel Sharif oversaw the military exercises in Bahawalpur district.
Barack Obama and Angela Merkel discuss Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump in Berlin
The outgoing US president is on his farewell trip to Europe calling for 'course correction' in globalisation.
Bangladesh steps up border security as hundreds of Rohingyas flee Myanmar to escape violence
It also launches special awareness programmes to tackle Rohingya influx.
Indian opposition parties shift battleground to parliament over currency demonetisation
Modi's political adversaries say the demonetisation move has led to 'financial anarchy' in India.
Pakistan deports over 100 teachers from alleged Gulen-linked schools as Erdogan lands in Islamabad
Turkish teachers and their family members have been given three days to leave Pakistan.
North Korea to receive BBC radio as part of World Service expansion plans
BBC World Service announces plans for its biggest expansion 'since the 1940s'.
India's top court refuses to stay Modi government's demonetisation drive
The Supreme Court seeks explanation from the government on steps taken to mitigate inconvenience to public.
