Thailand referendum on junta-backed constitution underway
More than 50 million people are eligible to vote in the referendum.
14 dead, several injured as gunmen open fire in busy market in Indian state of Assam
One of the attackers was killed during a brief gunfight with security forces, while three others escaped.
Hundreds of stray dogs poisoned to death in Karachi
Municipal authorities in Karachi lure stray dogs with poisoned meat as part of mass culling.
Moscow denies Russian diplomat shot dead mugger in Rio
Brazilian media reports say Russian diplomat had tackled an armed robber and shot him dead.
10,000 stranded Indian workers to return home after Saudi king's intervention
India's Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj said that all travel, food and other expenses will be borne by Riyadh.
India embarks on historic tax reform as parliament passes 'one nation, one tax' bill
Estimates suggest the ambitious tax overhaul would boost India's GDP by 2% once it comes into effect.
UN Security Council holds emergency session over North Korea missile launch
UN's most powerful body stops short of formally condemning Pyongyang's defiant act.
Indonesia to ban Pokemon Go in schools as it 'damages' children's minds
Indonesian minister says a decree is on the anvil to enforce the ban.
Japan furious after North Korean missile lands in Tokyo's territorial waters
South Korea reiterates the need for Thaad deployment after Pyongyang's latest acts.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan says 'West is siding with coup-plotters and terrorists'
The Turkish president specifically targeted Germany after a court did not allow him to speak to supporters in Cologne.
Several rare one-horned rhinos drown in flooding in India's Kaziranga National Park
At least 17 rhinos killed in devastating Assam floods at Unesco heritage park.
Beijing holds live-ammunition drills in East China Sea
Submarines, vessels, fighter jets, and troops converge to take part in large-scale maritime exercise.
Jamaica to supply food and medicine to crisis-hit Venezuela to clear its oil debts
Jamaica's decision to enter a barter system comes as Venezuela is suffering from severe food shortage.
Indian home minister determined to visit Pakistan despite extremist threat
Extremist groups in Pakistan warn against Rajnath Singh's upcoming visit for a Saarc meeting.
North Korean hackers gain access to personal data of dozens of South Korean diplomats and security officials
Emails and passwords of at least 56 South Korean officials have been compromised.
Afghan Taliban claims truck bomb attack on guesthouse in Kabul
Although gunfire was heard in the area, there is no official confirmation on casualties as yet.
New Delhi plans to evacuate 10,000 starving jobless Indians from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
India's Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj calls it a 'food crisis' and says efforts are on to provide relief.
Khan family rebukes Republicans for allowing Trump to continue anti-Muslim attacks
Presidential nominee suggested Mrs Khan did not speak at DNC because she is Muslim.
Erdogan announces sweeping reforms to military and sets up national defence university
As part of the reforms, chiefs of armed forces and intelligence will directly report to the president.
Massive hunt for India's most majestic tiger
India's iconic tiger Jai remains missing after more than 100 days.
Japan's emperor Akihito to make live TV address amid abdication reports
Local reports say this will be first live television address of the octogenarian emperor.
North Korean regime said to have executed 6 officials over restaurant workers' defection
Close to 100 family members and 80 government officials were reportedly forced to watch the executions.
India has just 33,000 atheists out of 1.21 billion people
According to the latest census data, Hindus constitute 80% of the population followed by Muslims at 14.23%.
Turkey fires 1,500 army personnel ahead of crucial military council meeting
Turkey's Supreme Military Council set to convene for the first time since the failed coup attempt.
North Korean seeks refuge at South Korean consulate in Hong Kong
Security forces including counter-terrorism unit deployed around South Korean consulate in Hong Kong.
Chinese troops entered Indian territory triggering face-off
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat says Chinese forces intruded into Chamoli district.
North Korea sends leaflets via waterways threatening missile strike on South Korea
Tiny leaflets neatly packed in air-filled vinyl bags were picked up from Han River by South Korean troops.
China jails two veteran Hong Kong journalists for running 'illegal business'
Wang Jianmin and Guo Zhongxiao published magazines that reported on political gossip in China.
India loses major case at international tribunal and faces $1bn fine
The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) rules against India's state-run space agency, Isro.
Japan knife attack suspect 'wanted euthanasia' for disabled as death toll reaches 19
Satoshi Uematsu, mass-stabbing suspect, wrote letter advocating euthanasia.
