Trump seeks 'historic' US military spending boost, domestic cuts The rise would be slightly higher than the country's current 2.5 percent rate of inflation. Feb 28, 2017
Singapore says carbon tax likely to include oil refineries Singapore is likely to introduce carbon tax of S$10-20 ($14.08) per tonne from 2019. Feb 21, 2017
Malaysia arrests 2 female North Korean agents for murder of Kim Jong Nam Malaysian authorities rebuff North Korean officials efforts to stop an autopsy being carried out on Kim Jong Nam Feb 16, 2017
North Korean agents kill Kim Jong-un's half-brother Kim Jong Nam in Malaysia Kim Jong Nam had spoken out publicly against his family's dynastic control of the isolated state. Feb 15, 2017
North Korea tests ballistic missile; does not appear to be ICBM US and South Korean military said that the missile did not appear to be ICBM given its flight range. Feb 12, 2017
Syrian regime hanged 13,000 people in Sednaya prison, says Amnesty The prisoners killed during 2011-15 included former military personnel suspected of disloyalty. Feb 7, 2017
UPDATE: More than 100 killed in avalanches in Afghanistan Avalanche buries entire a village in Nuristan province in Afghanistan. Feb 6, 2017
Trump travel ban: 'Only a third of Americans think it makes them safer' Most Americans don't think the country should show a preference for Christian refugees. Feb 1, 2017
Trump immigration order blocked in five states; chaos, protests continue Judges in California, Massachusetts, Virginia and Washington state issue rulings limiting Trump's executive order. Jan 30, 2017
Trump says he is only in early stages of considering lifting Russia sanctions However, British PM Theresa May, other foreign officials and think that it's a premature move. Jan 29, 2017
'Muslim ban' sparks US immigration chaos, Trump says plan 'working out nicely' Iran condemns the order as an "open affront against the Muslim world and the Iranian nation' Jan 29, 2017
China party paper says no 'provocation' can stop its military drills Last month, Several Chinese warships and carrier Liaoning cruised around Taiwan and into the Pacific. Jan 22, 2017
President Trump pledges to put 'America First' in nationalist speech Trump accuses previous U.S. administrations of enriching Washington at the expense of struggling American families. Jan 21, 2017
Beijing will 'take off the gloves' if Trump continues to undermine One-China policy If Trump uses Taiwan gambit after taking office, fierce and damaging consequences will follow, says China Daily. Jan 17, 2017
Malaysian communities in denial after major paedophile case - police After Richard Huckle was sentenced to jail, his victims are declining counselling and other help. Jan 15, 2017
Pakistan army chief sells China investment deal in remote Baluchistan Pakistan government officials want to turn the city of Khuzdar into a bustling commercial hub. Jan 8, 2017
China says won't allow Hong Kong to be used as subversion base China staged a rare interpretation of the Basic Law last month to bar pro-independence lawmakers from taking office. Jan 2, 2017
Putin slights Obama in diplomatic end game, says will watch Trump's move Prime Minster Medvedev says Obama administration was ending its term in "anti-Russia death throes'. Dec 30, 2016
China says Taiwan, HK independence supporters will fail 'like flies' 'In the end they'll find themselves broken and bleeding' Dec 28, 2016
Japan's Abe pays respects at Hawaii memorials on eve of Pearl Harbor trip Abe made no public remarks and stood in silence before a wreath of flowers at the memorial Dec 27, 2016