Pyongyang threatens pre-emptive nuclear strike on US-South Korea military drill
North Korea warns nuclear war 'may break out any moment' in the Korean peninsula given the tensions.
Pakistan is at war with India using 'new methods' over Kashmir, says New Delhi
India's Finance Minister Arun Jaitley slams Pakistan's role in Kashmir unrest during rally in restive state.
Beijing 'hinted at military action' against Japan over South China Sea dispute
China 'warned' Japan not to join US's freedom of navigation operations in South China Sea.
Kim Jong-un 'orders' terror attacks against South Koreans abroad over defection
The security of South Koreans in China and east Asian nations has been stepped up.
India's security force admits firing 1.3 million pellets within 32 days of Kashmir unrest
The paramilitary CRPF defends firing pellets calling it a non-lethal method of riot control.
Ukraine warns of martial law in response to Russian military build-up
Poroshenko says if the Crimea situation deteriorates, Kiev's army will be mobilised.
Kim Jong-un 'orders execution' of those who failed to prevent London-based diplomat's defection
Kim orders increased surveillance abroad in the wake of Thae Yong-ho's defection to South Korea.
Amnesty temporarily shuts offices in India after being slapped with sedition charges
The rights group fears backlash from right-wing groups following intense protests.
Indian intelligence cracks down on Kashmir 'terror funds'
NIA has found a huge inflow and outflow of funds related to at least 10 bank accounts in Kashmir valley.
South Korea to conduct its largest-ever artillery drill near North Korea border amid tensions
About 300 artillery pieces and 49 battalions are to take part in the live-fire exercise.
Pakistan's trademark exports are terrorism, narcotics and fake currency, taunts India on Independence Day
India's sharp remarks come after the Pakistani envoy supported freedom in Kashmir.
South Korea preparing missiles to take out all of North Korea's military installations – report
Seoul is bolstering its short-range Hyunmoo missiles to neutralise growing threats from North Korea.
Thai authorities detain unknown number of political activists after bomb blasts
Thai police claim they know who was behind the series of bombings which targeted tourist spots.
Beijing foreign minister evades question over India's position on South China Sea
Wang Yi says 'it is up to India what position it has to take' on South China Sea affairs.
PM Prayuth Chan-ocha orders emergency security measures after multiple bombings in Thailand
UK Foreign Office issues travel warning to Britons, saying 'there is a high threat from terrorism'.
Powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu, briefly triggering tsunami warning
At least one 5.4 magnitude aftershock was detected following the initial tremor.
Pakistan passes 'draconian' cybercrime law threatening civil liberties
Despite strong criticism from rights groups and opponents, Pakistan's upper house adopts controversial bill.
Vladimir Putin calls Ukraine's actions 'stupid and criminal' over Crimea tensions
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko hits back at Russia's 'insane and cynical' claims.
US planning surprise nuclear attack on North Korea, claims Pyongyang
North Korea heaps scorn on US' latest decision to deploy three B-2 bombers in Guam base.
India releases terror suspect's alleged confession implicating Pakistan in Kashmir unrest
The suspect was said to be working for the extremist organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba.
Ukraine accuses Russia of deploying nuclear weapons carriers near border
Russian helicopters and drones are also said to have conducted manoeuvres from Crimea.
Rodrigo Duterte threatens 'martial law' if Philippines' Supreme Court obstructs his 'drug war'
Duterte's response comes after Supreme Court chief justice criticised his aggressive campaign.
Narendra Modi reaches out to Kashmir amid tensions
Modi assures Kashmir enjoys same freedom as any other Indian territory.
Japan mobilises Patriot missile interceptors and deploys destroyer to counter North Korea threat
Tokyo deploys destroyer equipped with Aegis radar system in Sea of Japan, where North Korean missile landed.
Pakistan orders intelligence agencies to undertake special nationwide operations after Quetta blast
Isis and a Pakistani Taliban splinter group both claimed responsibility for the Quetta bomb blast.
Pressure mounts on Modi government as curfew continues in India's Kashmir
Modi administration exhorted to initiate political process to resolve tensions in Kashmir.
Deadly bomb blast targets hospital in Pakistan's Quetta, kills at least 53
Balochistan's Chief Minister Sanaullah Zehri suspects Indian intelligence agency's hand in the blast.
Japan intensifies patrols in East China Sea after record 13 coast guard ships of Beijing spotted
In an unprecedented move, 13 Chinese coast guard vessels were spotted near the disputed chain of islands.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi finally breaks silence on beef-related violence
Indian prime minister condemns cow vigilantes and says their actions 'make him angry'.
Russian drone entered Israeli territory but IDF could not shoot down UAV
Lebanese militant group Hezbollah earlier claimed its fighters had sent the drone.
