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AirAsia flight ‘missing’ after takeoff from Indonesia

AirAsia flight ‘missing’ after takeoff from Indonesia

Flight QZ8501, carrying 155 passengers and six crew, was reported missing 42 minutes after takeoff.

ISIL downs F-16 fighter jet over Syria

ISIL downs F-16 fighter jet over Syria

Military sources have told the media that a Jordanian pilot successfully ejected from his F-16 fighter jet, as ISIL publishes photo of the captured airman.

China enlists Egypt’s backing for Silk Road

China enlists Egypt’s backing for Silk Road

China stressed its position of “opposing external forces' attempt to interfere in Egypt's internal affairs in any name”.

Historic ties at core of China-Egypt relationship

Historic ties at core of China-Egypt relationship

While most of the world since 2008 stepped back from investments due to the global financial crisis, China and Egypt upped the ante.

Can Obama write a new script for North Korea?

The US has few options to deal with Pyongyang's cyber attack on a major Hollywood studio.

China, India record highest disaster displacement: IOM

China, India record highest disaster displacement: IOM

Over 86 per cent of world’s refugees were being hosted by developing countries at the end of 2013.

World outraged at massacre of children in Pakistan

World outraged at massacre of children in Pakistan

US Secretary of State John Kerry said the killing of the children was a loss for the world.

At least 100 children killed in Taliban ‘massacre’

At least 100 children killed in Taliban ‘massacre’

Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif called the death toll a national tragedy and announced three days of mourning.

Indian PM condemns Sydney siege

Indian PM condemns Sydney siege

Australian news agencies were reporting hostage numbers from 12 to 40.

Japan’s Abe headed for snap election win

Japan’s Abe headed for snap election win

Millions of eligible voters will be choosing from among 1,191 candidates running for the 475 seats in the lower house of the Diet.