Deadly explosions rock counter-terrorism office in northwestern Pakistan

No one immediately claimed responsibility for the twin explosions that killed at least 12 people and left more than 50 injured.

Ex-UN chief Ban Ki-moon visits Myanmar

Ban Ki-moon is a member of "The Elders" group of world leaders founded by Nelson Mandela, which works to promote peace and defuse conflicts.

Australia unveils major millitary reform in bid to counter China threat

The country's northern bases will become a focus to deter adversaries and protect trade routes and communications, according to Australia's Defence Strategic Review.

Azerbaijan establishes border checkpoint on key route to Armenia

Azerbaijan's foreign ministry says the Lachin corridor between Armenia and Karabakh has been used by Yerevan for the "illegal transportation of manpower, weapons, mines".

Top election official in Myanmar assassinated by guerrillas

Militants opposed to military rule have claimed responsibility for the killing of former lieutenant colonel and deputy director-general of the military-appointed Union Election Commission Sai Kyaw Thu.

Sikh separatist Amritpal Singh surrenders to police after month-long hunt

A Sikh religious leader, Jasbir Singh Rodde, said Singh surrendered to police after offering morning prayers at a Sikh shrine in Moga.

EU's Borrell urges European navies to patrol Taiwan Strait

EU Foreign Policy Chief says that Taiwan is crucial to Europe economy and technology wise, urging European navies to patrol its strait to show Europe's commitment to freedom of navigation in the area.

'Unacceptable': South Korean president's remarks on Taiwan anger China

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol had said in an interview that the increased tensions around Taiwan were due to attempts to change the status quo by force.

Azerbaijani troops wounded by mines laid by Armenian forces in Karabakh

Relations between the two countries have been tense since 1991 when the Armenian military occupied Nagorno-Karabakh.

Several killed as rare tornado rips through villages near Myanmar capital

Over 128 people were transported to hospitals, while 232 houses were destroyed in the extreme weather event, emergency services in the tiny South Asian nation said.

Ailing elephant which evoked a wave of public sympathy dies in Karachi zoo

The pachyderm had undergone surgery after videos of the sick and struggling Noor Jehan in her enclosure had gone viral on social media.

Philippines, China commit to working on resolving protracted sea dispute

Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo says Manila's relations with Beijing are more than just their differences over the South China Sea, as he hosts bilateral talks with his Chinese counterpart, Qin Gang.