Russian coastguard opens fire on North Korean fishing vessel causing multiple casualties
One North Korean fisherman was killed and 8 injured in the brief encounter.
South Korea on high alert after Washington and Seoul confirm North Korea's failed missile test
Pyongyang reportedly launched the intermediate ballistic missile Musudan, raising tensions in the Korean peninsula.
China injects $24bn into Bangladesh to pull Dhaka from India's influence
President Xi Jinping becomes first Chinese head of state to visit Bangladesh in 30 years.
Princess Angel v Playboy Prince? While Vajiralongkorn mourns, sister once touted to succeed King Bhumibol waits in wings
Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, the second daughter of the deceased monarch, devoted her life to her father's pet projects.
India hoping for diplomatic push at Brics summit in Goa
India and Russia will sign key deals in various sectors on the sidelines of the summit.
India to purchase 200 helicopters from Russia to replace ageing fleet
India to buy Kamov 226T helicopters from Moscow as part of $1bn arms deal with Moscow.
Aung San Suu Kyi pledges thorough probe into Rakhine clashes in Myanmar
Fighting between armed men and Myanmar's army rocks volatile Rakhine state, which borders Bangladesh.
Crowds gather outside Thai hospital to hold vigil for King Bhumibol Adulyadej
The revered monarch's health shows no signs of improvement, leading to concern and speculation.
Pampore siege in Kashmir ends after 52-hour standoff
Indian forces kill 2 extremists to end the building siege.
Pakistan mulling regional alliance to challenge India's influence
The new grouping could include China and Iran as India-Pakistan ties remain strained.
Intense gunfight between Indian forces and militants in Kashmir's Pampore continues for 3rd day
Indian forces have deployed drones to track the movements of the militants, holed up in a 7-storey building.
Kashmir tensions: Grenade hurled at army convoy injuring several people
Grenade attack comes on the heels of ongoing siege at Pampore government building.
Indian forces' gunfight with holed up militants in Kashmir's Pampore enters second day
An unknown number of heavily-armed militants have laid siege to a government-run facility in the saffron-rich town of Pampore.
Isis admits 'emir' of media operations killed in air strike
In September, Pentagon had said that the man behind torture and execution videos was killed in a precision strike.
Radioactive leak at Delhi airport triggers alarm
Indian authorities say leak emerged from a cancer-treating medicine transported by an Air France flight.
Afghan Taliban 'shoots down' army helicopter killing 8 soldiers
Afghan forces contest Taliban's claims and insist the helicopter crashed due to technical problems.
Aleppo ceasefire in limbo as Russia vetoes resolution at UN Security Council
UN Security Council witnesses yet another showdown between Western powers and Russia.
India to seal complete border with Pakistan by December 2018
Pakistan shares a 2,900km long border with India across four states, which will be insulated to boost security.
Malaysia and Australia confirm wing flap found in Mauritius belongs to missing MH370
The wing component was found on the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius in May this year.
22 airports in northern Indian states bordering Pakistan placed on high alert
Indian states sharing a border with Pakistan such as Punjab, Kashmir, Gujarat and Rajasthan step up vigilance.
Mumbai police bust major call centre racket used to siphon off millions of dollars from Americans
Telecallers impersonating as IRS officials trap 6,500 Americans.
Israeli navy intercepts all-women boat carrying pro-Palestine activists bound for Gaza
All activists, including Nobel peace prize laureate Mairead Maguire, were taken without any incident.
Iraqi PM warns of fresh 'regional war' over presence of Turkish troops
Baghdad parliament calls Turkish troops on Iraqi soil 'occupying' force.
Narendra Modi informed that more than 100 terrorists waiting to infiltrate and launch attacks in India
Modi chaired a meeting of top security officers and ministers to discuss the situation on the border with Pakistan.
2 North Korean officials in Beijing seek asylum with Japan in high-profile defection – report
One of the suspected defectors was in charge of acquiring medical supplies for Kim Jong-un.
India's central bank cuts rate to 6-year low signalling major policy change
This is Urjit Patel's first announcement since he took over as chief of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Turkey suspends more than 12,000 police officers as anti-coup crackdown continues
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government has also extended the state of emergency for 3 more months.
Philippines and US begin joint military exercises despite Duterte's tirade
President Duterte's vituperative comments against the US had threatened ties between the 2 countries.
Indian forces seize pigeon carrying threat note against PM Modi near Pakistan border
Pigeon reportedly carried threat note signed by Pakistan-based extremist group Lashkar-e-Taiba.
Baramulla attack: Indian defence minister holds high-level security meeting with chiefs of army, navy and air force
India's Home Minister Rajnath Singh lands in Leh, a town bordering Pakistan, vowing 'befitting reply'.
