Turkey, Qatar to 'act together' to reopen Afghanistan's Kabul airport

Turkey's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu and Qatari counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani discussed ways to keep Kabul airport open and deliver further aid to Afghanistan.

Mass funeral held in Nagaland for civilians killed by Indian army

Hundreds of locals gather to bury 14 coal miners killed by an elite military commando unit in Nagaland, India, after the forces in the border state mistook a group of labourers for militants and opened fire.

China threatens US over diplomatic boycott to Beijing Olympics

Biden administration is expected to announce this week boycotting the 2022 Olympics due to the human rights records of China.

Gunmen kill town mayor, wound another in Philippines

Investigators are working to determine the possibility of a political motive as the two mayors were reportedly running in May 9 elections.

Ousted leader Suu Kyi sentenced to two years in prison

Defence lawyers argued that Suu Kyi could not be held responsible for statements on her party’s Facebook page, because she was already in detention.

Pakistan to award man who tried to save Sri Lankan from mob in abortive bid

Malik Adnan will get 'Medal of Bravery' for endangering his own life in bid to save Priyantha Diyawadana from a vigilante mob, PM Imran Khan announces.

Nagaland villagers raid India troops' camp over civilian massacre

Angry villagers burn army vehicles in protest after more than a dozen unarmed coal miners were killed by soldiers in India's remote northeast region.

Western states sound alarm over Afghan reprisals, urge probe

A joint statement expressing concern over reports of Taliban forces executing or forcibly abducting former police and intelligence officers has been rejected by the group, saying evidence available should be shared.

Indonesia volcano death toll mounts as rescuers search for survivors

At least 14 people have died after the eruption of Mount Semeru volcano. Molten ash has coated at least 11 villages in the Lumajang district.

Civilians dead after Myanmar security forces ram car into protest

At least five demonstrators were killed in Yangon where anti-coup protests still continue after the military toppled the civilian government on February 1.

Turkish coffee, culture gain popularity in Bangladesh

On World Turkish Coffee Day, which is celebrated every year on December 5, here is a look at how Turkish coffee and culture are gaining popularity in Bangladesh.

Indian forces 'mistakenly' kill over dozen civilians in northeast

Angry villagers burned army vehicles in protest after at least 14 protesters were killed by soldiers in the northeastern state of Nagaland.