Home made bomb 'targeted police' in HK
Hong Kong officials say a homemade, remote-controlled bomb intended to "kill or to harm" riot police was detonated near protesters.


K-Pop star and actress Sulli found dead
South Korean pop star and actress Sulli has been found dead at her home south of Seoul after her manager went to check on her.


William, Kate arrive for Pakistan tour
Britain's Prince William and his wife The Duchess of Cambridge have arrived in Pakistan for an official five-day visit.


Typhoon Hagibis death toll rises to 48
The death toll in the wake of Typhoon Hagibis has risen to 48 with 17 other people unaccounted for, Japanese officials say.


K-Pop star, 25, who spoke of bullying dies
A South Korean former K-Pop star who had spoken out about cyber bullying has been found dead at the age of 25 in her home south of Seoul.


At least 12 dead in India house collapse
At least 12 people, including five from a single family, have been killed after a two-storey house collapsed in a village in Uttar Pradesh state, India.


Philippines' top cop resigns amid scandal
Oscar Albayalde, the head of the Philippine National Police, has resigned amid a scandal linking some of his men who were allegedly linked to drugs.


Gas explosion kills 9, injures 10 in China
A gas explosion at a restaurant in eastern China has killed nine people and injured a further 10, according to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV.


HK protesters, police in chaotic clashes
Several rallies in Hong Kong shopping malls started peacefully but by late afternoon hardcore black-clad activists trashed shops and metro stations.


Two accused of plan to attack Bali police
A man and his son have been arrested in Indonesia on suspicion of planning to attack police on Bali with a bayonet.


China's Xi in long-awaited visit to Nepal
Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to sign agreements with Nepal on major infrastructure projects during his long-awaited visit to the country.