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In US' warning to Maldives' defeated President Yameen, a hint for China

The US would be forced to take "appropriate measures" against anyone who undermines a peaceful...

Pakistan warns of '10 surgical strikes' if India carries out even one

Pakistan on Saturday warned of "10 surgical strikes" against India in response to a single...

In search of change in Pyongyang: A correspondent's journey

The minute I stepped on board the plane, I instantly felt transported into another world.North...

US seeks more tanker aircraft to counter China

The United States needs more tanker aircraft squadrons to compete with the increasingly powerful Chinese...

Moon: Pyongyang intends to abolish all nuclear weapons

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un intends to abolish all nuclear weapons, materials and facilities...

Lt General Asim Munir appointed head of Pakistan's ISI

Lt Gen Asim Munir was appointed on Wednesday as the new chief of Pakistan's powerful...

Alibaba passes blame for Alipay thefts to Apple

Chinese tech giant Alibaba warned users on Wednesday that they could be at risk from...

Malaysia to abolish death penalty; Bill may be tabled soon: Reports

The Malaysian government has decided to abolish the death penalty and a proposed Bill is...

Tsunami threat cancelled after 7.0-magnitude quake hits Papua New Guinea

A major 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Papua New Guinea's New Britain island on Thursday (Oct 11),...

Report: U.S. intel showed Saudi plan to hold missing journalist

The Washington Post reports that U.S. intelligence intercepts outlined a Saudi plan to detain a...

Ex-Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia's son gets life for 2004 grenade attack

Tarique Rahman, the fugitive son of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, was sentenced to...

Taiwan to enhance national security in face of Chinese pressure

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen vowed on Wednesday (Oct 10) to enhance national security, warning her...

Erdogan: Saudis must prove missing reporter left consulate

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday called on Riyadh to prove its claim that...

Hong Kong leader refuses to explain journalist visa denial

Hong Kong's leader on Tuesday (Oct 9) refused to say why the city had denied...

Despair fills Indonesia's buried village of Petobo as search for bodies draws to an end

Seplaba Talokalo wants nothing more than what he knows would shatter his heart. A miracle...

IMF says Pakistan hasn't approached it for financial assistance

Pakistan has not yet formally approached the International Monetary Fund for financial assistance, but if...