Bhutan's queen gives birth to a baby boy

The tiny Himalayan nation of Bhutan has a new crown prince. The Royal Media Office in capital Thimphu says that the baby boy was born on Friday to King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck and his wife, Queen Jetsun Pema.
6 February 2016

As Myanmar powerbrokers talk, could Suu Kyi emerge as president?

As Aung San Suu Kyi's lawmakers smiles for the cameras at the first sessions of Myanmar's parliament, a summit of generals convened at a base just minutes from the chamber. On every mind is the same question: who will be the country's next president?
6 February 2016

Sonu Nigam calls suspension of crew for letting him sing 'real intolerance'

Bollywood singing superstar Sonu Nigam, who has been caught in a needless controversy over singing on a Jet Airways flight using the airplane's public announcement system, resulting in the aviation regulator and the airline suspending five cabin crew members, has reacted angrily to the action, reports The Times Of India.
6 February 2016

Social organisation demands trial of Pak army officers

A social organisation led by a minister yesterday revealed a list of 200 former officers of Pakistan's armed forces and
2 February 2016

Tough road ahead for Suu Kyi

Aung San Suu Kyi's party has taken an unprecedented public mandate into parliament. But popularity and power are only the beginning
1 February 2016

India students drown swimming off Maharashtra beach

Thirteen students drown while swimming off a beach on India's west coast, police say. The group is among more than 100 from a college in Pune who went for a picnic to Murud beach near Alibag, Maharashtra state.
1 February 2016

New era as Suu Kyi's novice MPs brace for office

In a modest dormitory in Myanmar's capital Naypyidaw, novice MP Tin Thit recites a poem he has penned called "No Retreat", steeling himself to enter Myanmar's parliament carrying the dreams of a nation left traumatised by army rule.
31 January 2016

5 cops among 7 dead in Maoist attack in India

Five police personnel and two civilians are killed in a Maoist attack at Palamu in India’s Jharkhand. Around eight persons are injured in the attack.
28 January 2016

Myanmar president hails 'triumph' of democratic transition

Myanmar President Thein Sein hails the "triumph" of the country's transition of power, addressing a military-dominated parliament for the final time before a handover to Aung San Suu Kyi's pro-democracy movement.
28 January 2016

India displays military might

Thousands gathered in New Delhi amid tight security yesterday for India's annual Republic Day parade, a pomp-filled spectacle of military
26 January 2016

Focus on anti-terror

French President Francois Hollande vowed yesterday not to weaken his resolve against terrorism as he held talks with India's leader on
25 January 2016

We will bury IS

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has vowed to "bury" the Islamic State group's affiliate in Afghanistan, a report said, after Washington
25 January 2016

India, France sign Rafale agreement: Modi

India signs a deal with France to purchase 36 Rafale fighter jets, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says.
25 January 2016

IS in Afghanistan: We will bury them, says President Ghani

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has promised to "bury" the Islamic State (IS) militant group, whose local offshoot has clashed with government forces and Taliban fighters.
25 January 2016

Amit Shah re-elected as BJP president

Amit Shah has been re-elected president of India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the next three years.
24 January 2016

Nepal's crisis drags on as ethnic minorities reject charter amendment

Nepal's ethnic minorities have rejected a constitutional amendment, dashing hopes of an end to a political crisis that has led to fuel shortages and hampered deliveries of relief materials to survivors of last year's earthquakes.
24 January 2016

Pakistan university attackers vow to target schools in new video

The Taliban faction behind a massacre at a university in northwest Pakistan this week issues a video message Friday vowing to target schools throughout the country.
22 January 2016

Taliban send message of impunity

As grieving Pakistani parents lament the government's failure to keep their children safe, analysts say the Taliban have sent a message with their latest campus massacre -- a national crackdown on extremism has failed and they can hit targets at will.
21 January 2016

Nepal cops kill 3 in new charter clashes

Nepal police said yesterday they fired on demonstrators, killing three, after fresh violence erupted in the country's southern plains where ethnic minority protesters have mounted a months-long battle over a new constitution.
21 January 2016

Nasheed lands in London after prison release

Former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed landed in Britain yesterday, his aide told AFP, after the Indian Ocean islands' government granted him prison leave for urgent surgery.
21 January 2016