An intensifying cycle of violence has left at least three U.S. service members dead since the resumption of hostilities a week ago.

The Philippine military accused China of beating and injuring a Philippine Navy sailor with a wooden baton in the latest seaborne confrontation.

The death of a Moroccan man as he was detained by Italian police in Bologna has sparked anger and a formal investigation.

FIFA has opened a disciplinary investigation into the ugly scenes which marred the end of Sunday's World Cup final involving several Argentina players and coaches physically attacking members of the Spain team.

Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels on Monday announced they are imposing a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia in retaliation for a blockade on Yemen and a recent attack on Sanaa International Airport,

Tensions between the U.S. and Iran are ‌likely to cast a shadow over a diplomatic gathering in Southeast Asia this week, injecting additional uncertainty into a region grappling with maritime tensions with China and a faltering ​regional effort to end Myanmar's civil war.

The visit by North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui comes without an obvious occasion, such as a multilateral diplomatic event or state anniversary, and has raised speculation that she may be coordinating a possible visit to Russia by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

Indian protesters vowed to press on after police moved to block thousands of demonstrators from marching on parliament, adding pressure on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.