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Bangladesh puts border forces on "highest alert" following killings

​Bangladesh has put its border forces on "highest alert" to stop killers of two foreigners from escaping.

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Syrian refugees in Turkey try to cross border to Europe as Eid al-Adha approaches

​As Muslims are preparing to celebrate the traditional festival Eid al-Adha, or Feast of Sacrifice, thousands of Syrian refugees gathered in Turkey's western border city of Edirne, shouting desperately again and again "We want to cross the border!"

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25,000 refugees arrive in Croatia, most leave for next destination

​Refugees continued to arrive in Croatia although it closed all but one of its border crossings with Serbia.

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More European countries to tighten border control following German decision to curb refugees

​More European countries have decided, or said, to strengthen border checks following Germany's decision on Sunday to temporarily reinstate border control amid the ongoing refugee crisis.

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Germany temporarily reinstates border control amid refugee crisis

​German Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere on Sunday announced that Germany temporarily reinstates border control amid the ongoing refugee crisis.

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Chinese, Mongolian police hold joint anti-terror drill

Chinese and Mongolian police held a joint anti-terror drill in the city of Erenhot on Thursday, further efforts combating cross-border crimes and maintaining regional stability.

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PLA to clear mines along China-Vietnam border

​A demining mission along the China-Vietnam border has been approved by the State Council and the Central Military Commission.

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Cambodian PM warns legal action against gov't map critics

​Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on Wednesday warned that legal actions would be taken against anyone who continues to accuse the government of using a fake map to demarcate the country's border line.

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Syrian border guards confiscate weapon shipment coming from Lebanon: state TV

​The Syrian border guards have confiscated a large weapon shipment and ammunition, including missiles, in a Syrian town on the Syrian-Lebanese borders, state-run TV said Monday.

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Top U.S. commander in Afghanistan acknowledges Pakistan's role in peace talks

​The top American commander in Afghanistan on Thursday met Pakistan's army chief and acknowledged the country's role in the Afghan reconciliation process.

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Unusual HIV found in Myanmar truck driver

Chinese scientists have identified what they say is the most complex HIV ever discovered, in the blood of a long-distance truck driver from Myanmar.

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Cambodia urges Vietnam to stop roads construction at non-demarcated borderline

​Cambodia has demanded Vietnam to immediately cease all planned road construction and other infrastructure along the border until the Joint Border Commission (JBC) of the two countries have completely demarcated the borderline.

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Syria moves toward maritime trade after losing most border crossings

After extremist militants claimed control of almost all of Syria's border points with neighboring countries, the country started relying on its seaports as a main conduit for import and export amid assurances that Syrian seaports are fully prepared and capable for trade movement.

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Mexico sets rules for handling underage migrants at U.S. border

Mexico is promoting new guidelines for handling the large number of children migrants traveling alone along its border with the United States, the Foreign Affairs Ministry said Tuesday.

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China calls in Indian ambassador to voice unhappiness on Modi's visit to disputed territory

Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Liu Zhenmin on Saturday called in the Indian Ambassador to China to lodge stern representation on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to a disputed border region.

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President Xi praises northern border soldiers

President Xi Jinping has acknowledged the commitment of soldiers stationed along the northern Chinese-Mongolian border.

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Top Pakistani Taliban commander wounded in Afghan-NATO raid

​Top Pakistani Taliban commander, Omar Khalid Khorasani, has been wounded in a joint operation by the Afghan and NATO forces on the Afghan side of the border, a spokesman for Khorasani said on Sunday.