By the time the hours-long siege at a military school in Peshawar, Pakistan, ended, at least 141 people -- 132 children plus nine staffers -- were dead, a military spokesman said.

Climbers rejoiced when Nepal decided to reopen its side of Mount Everest this year, but reports suggest even the world's highest peak isn't safe from the spread of Covid-19.

From Jaipur to Jodhpur, India's northerly Rajasthan region is famous for its ancient forts, opulent palaces and gleaming marble monuments.

Looking at a piece of fine jewelry, you might not immediately wonder where it came from or who made it.

Maldives opposition presidential candidate Ibrahim Mohamed Solih declared victory in the country's presidential elections Sunday.

China's foreign ministry says it will soon complete controversial land reclamation on some islands and reefs in disputed waters in the South China Sea.

Forget Hawaii, California and Bali. India could be the next big thing in the surfing world.

For the second consecutive year, CNN International clinched the coveted 'Cable & Satellite Channel of the Year' at the 2014 Asian Television Awards in Singapore. It also won four other awards, including 'Cable & Satellite Network of the Year' and Best News Program.

Survivors speak of their horror at seeing 36 New Year's Eve revelers trampled to death on the Shanghai waterfront, just minutes before midnight.

Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz drew fire from a new quarter Tuesday, when the Chinese government tore into the Texas senator for a bill he pushed through the Senate last week.

North Korea state media reported Monday that leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump will discuss denuclearization and establishing a durable peace on the Korean Peninsula during their historic summit on Tuesday.

The man who has held hostages in a Sydney, Australia, cafe for nearly 16 hours is Man Haron Monis, an official with direct knowledge of the situation said Monday.