Greenland has said it is "not for sale" following reports that US President Donald Trump has spoken about buying the world's biggest island. The president is said to have discussed the idea of purchasing Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory, during dinners and meetings with

Zimbabwe's main opposition group has called off anti-government protests in the capital Harare at the last minute, after failing to overturn a police ban. However, some protesters who had already gathered in the city were violently dispersed by police. The opposition said the

North Korea has rejected any further talks with South Korea, calling its decision "completely the fault of South Korea's actions". It issued a statement in response to a speech by South Korea President Moon Jae-in on Thursday. Meanwhile, early on Friday North Korea test-fired

Israel announced Thursday it was barring the entry of two Democratic US congresswomen after Donald Trump encouraged the move, a remarkable step both by the US President and his ally, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, to punish political opponents. Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi

Myanmar insurgents killed at least 15 people on Thursday, most of them members of the security forces, in attacks on an elite military college and other government targets in the country’s north, an army spokesman said. The Northern Alliance, a collection of armed groups in the

Gibraltar has freed an Iranian oil tanker detained last month on suspicion of sanctions-busting, despite a last-minute plea by the US authorities. The UK territory received written assurances from Iran that the ship would not discharge its cargo in Syria, reports BBC. Grace 1,

A severe tropical storm has made landfall in Japan after hundreds of flights were cancelled and large areas evacuated. Storm Krosa hit the mainland on Thursday afternoon at the city of Kure near Hiroshima in southern Japan. More than 400,000 people have advised to evacuate while

A Russian airline pilot averted disaster Thursday (August 15), safely landing an Airbus A321 jet with over 230 passengers and crew on board in a cornfield near Moscow after it struck a flock of seagulls and lost power in both engines. The Crimea-bound Ural Airlines plane was forced to

The US Department of Justice has put in a request to detain supertanker Grace 1, which will be considered by Gibraltar's attorney general. The vessel, carrying Iranian oil, was seized by Royal Marines on 4 July - triggering a standoff with Tehran. It was set to be released

In a major diplomatic breakthrough for Pakistan on an international level, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has granted the country's request to discuss India’s decision to revoke the special status of occupied Kashmir on Friday. Speaking to reporters UNSC President

China has deployed large numbers of paramilitary personnel close to the border with Hong Kong, in what observers say is intended to send a message to protesters in the Asian financial hub. On Wednesday, CNN teams on the ground in the mainland Chinese city of Shenzhen saw uniformed

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his decision to strip Indian-administered Kashmir of its special status would restore the region to its "past glory". He said Kashmir will play an "important role" in India's development during his Independence Day speech on Thursday (August

US President Donald Trump has suggested a "personal meeting" with China's President Xi Jinping to discuss the political crisis engulfing Hong Kong. In a tweet Mr Trump said he had "ZERO doubt" that Mr Xi could "humanely solve the Hong Kong problem". He also tied the protests to

A gunman who shot and wounded six Philadelphia police officers trying to serve a drug warrant surrendered early Thursday morning following a tense hourslong standoff, authorities said. About 15 popping sounds and billows of smoke were seen shortly after midnight, followed by shouted

India has issued a fresh flood alert for parts of the southern state of Kerala as the nationwide death toll from the annual monsoon rose to at least 244. On Wednesday authorities warned Kerala residents of heavy rainfall over the next 24-48 hours in some of the worst-affected regions

Shah Faesal, the Kashmiri IAS topper who quit the civil services for politics, was detained at the Delhi airport on Wednesday, reportedly when he was about to fly abroad. He was sent back to Srinagar, where he was placed under house arrest under the Public Safety Act. Reports suggest

Hong Kong airport has resumed operations after a night of chaos which saw protesters clash with riot police. Hundreds of flights were cancelled on Tuesday after protesters flooded the terminal buildings. Early on Wednesday flights appeared to be running as scheduled, though some

Hong Kong is now entering its 11th week of unrest, with increasing outbreaks of violence and strikes causing major disruption. The Chinese government has strongly criticised the protesters, but many are wondering whether it will eventually lose patience and take more direct action,

The death toll from a landslide in south-eastern Myanmar has risen to 59, authorities say. The landslide occurred in Mon state on Friday following days of torrential rain. Rescue efforts have been hindered by mud and downpours. Seasonal monsoon rains have caused widespread flooding

Flight check-in has been suspended at Hong Kong International Airport for a second consecutive day because of anti-government protests. The airport, which is one of the world's busiest, has been the site of protests for five consecutive days. Videos on social media show