
Taliban resist Afghan forces' counterattack in northern city of Kunduz
Pockets of Taliban fighters held out overnight against Afghan government forces in the northern city of Kunduz, a police official said on October 4, a day after the militants pushed deep into the city center.
Philippines: Abu Sayyaf releases three Indonesian hostages
The Abu Sayyaf armed group has released three Indonesian hostages detained in the Philippines ’s southern Sulu province, a senior official of the Philippine Government said on October 2.
Germany's Merkel says she has not changed course on migrant policy
German Chancellor Angela Merkel insisted on October 1 that she had not reversed course on her policy on migrants
Malaysian lawyers propose bringing MH17 case to ICC
Malaysian lawyer Darryl Goon on September 29 stated that Malaysia might ask the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate and try those responsible for the downing of Malaysia Airlines’ flight MH17
Vietnam’s parliament resolved to bolster ties with Myanmar: Chairwoman
National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has said her visit to Myanmar aims to show the Vietnamese parliament’s resolve to reinforce the traditional friendship and multi-faceted cooperation
Clinton seeks to keep Trump on defensive after presidential debate
Democrat Hillary Clinton sought on September 27 to keep Republican rival Donald Trump on the defensive a day after their first US presidential debate with accusations he is a sexist, racist and tax dodger
Clinton seeks to keep Trump on defensive after presidential debate
Democrat Hillary Clinton sought on September 27 to keep Republican rival Donald Trump on the defensive a day after their first US presidential debate...
US to deploy anti-missile system in the Republic of Korea 'as soon as possible'
The United States will speed up deployment of the THAAD anti-missile system to the Republic of Korea given the pace of DPRK's missile tests, and it will be stationed there "as soon as possible"...
Clinton attacks Trump on economy to launch presidential debate
Democrat Hillary Clinton went on the attack against Republican Donald Trump at the start of the first one-on-one US presidential debate on September 26...
Laying a foundation for China-Cuba relations in the new period
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang concluded his official visit to Cuba from September 24-25 at the invitation of Raul Castro, President of the Cuban Council of State and Council of Ministers.
Strong commitments for a safer world
Reaffirming that proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and their means of delivery, threatens international peace and security...
US, Russia trade blows over Syria as warplanes pound Aleppo
The United States accused Russia of "barbarism" in Syria on September 25 as warplanes supporting Syrian government forces pounded Aleppo and Moscow said ending the civil war was almost "impossible".
ASEAN affirms commitment to Universal Periodic Review mechanism
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) firmly believe in, and reaffirm their commitment to the spirit, principles, objectives, and modalities of the Universal Periodic Review
ASEAN states pledge intensified cooperation in energy security
ASEAN’s energy ministers have vowed to strengthen collaboration in energy security and sustainable exploitation, and expand cooperation with the bloc’s partners and international organisations.
Indonesian hostage of Abu Sayyaf released
The terrorist Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in Sulu, the Philippines has releasedan Indonesian fisherman abducted last month.