In Philippines, Duterte exhorts troops fighting Islamic militants
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, giving a pep talk to his troops in the country's restive south, exhorted the soldiers to go all out in fighting Islamic militants, but he said he's willing to sit down with his enemies and talk peace.
Heavy rain and floods in Sri Lanka leave 91 dead, government says
At least 91 people are dead and more than 100 are missing after heavy monsoon rains drenched Sri Lanka's southwest, the country's Disaster Management Centre said Friday.
Manchester attack: Police move in on arena bomber's 'network'
A flurry of raids and arrests on Wednesday took aim at a terror network associated with the former university student who conducted the bombing at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester days after returning from Libya, officials say.
South China Sea: US warship challenges China's claims with first operation under Trump
A US Navy destroyer has sailed close to a disputed South China Sea island controlled by China for the first time under new US President Donald Trump.
North Korean nuclear threat 'inevitable' if left unchecked, top US intel official says
North Korea will eventually obtain a nuclear weapon capable of hitting the United States if left unchecked, a top US intelligence official said.
Duterte says he may expand martial law 'throughout the country' in fight against ISIS
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said his martial law declaration for the country's restive south could be expanded "throughout the country" in order to combat the rise of ISIS.
Manchester attack: Who is Salman Abedi?
Police have named 22-year-old Salman Abedi as the man suspected of carrying out the deadliest terror attack to hit the UK in 12 years.
Calculating or naive? Trump caught in cloud of Russia probe revelations
President Donald Trump may have nothing to hide when it comes to alleged links between his campaign and Russia -- but he is behaving in a way that makes it look like he does.
Philippines: Duterte declares martial law in Mindanao amid clashes
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has cut short an official visit to Moscow after deadly clashes erupted between Filipino government troops and Islamist militants Tuesday in the southern city of Marawi.
China's credit rating downgraded over debt concerns
How's China doing in tackling its growing debt problem? Not great, according to one of the world's top credit rating agencies.