
The world unites to resolve migrant crisis
The current 71st session of the UN General Assembly in New York has addressed a number of global challenges, including the migrant crisis. Political commitments have been made to resolve the matter.
Brazil's ex-president Lula to stand trial for corruption
Brazil's former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will stand trial on corruption charges, a crusading federal judge ruled on September 20, adding more turbulence to the country's political landscape.
US says some 360,000 refugee spots pledged at United Nations
A summit hosted by US President Barack Obama garnered pledges from dozens of countries to resettle or allow the lawful admission of some 360,000 refugees.
US, Japan, RoK ministers discuss tougher measures against DPRK
Foreign ministers for the United States, Japan and the Republic of Korea (RoK) met in New York on September 18...
Philippines: Abu Sayyaf militants release 4 foreign hostages
Three Indonesian fishermen and a Norwegian citizen have been freed by the Abu Sayyaf militant group after three months in captivity in the southern Philippines province of Sulu, said Philippines police on September 18.
US military says air strike killed Islamic State propaganda chief
The Pentagon said on September 16 that a US-led coalition air strike on Sept. 7 killed an Islamic State leader who oversaw the militant group's propaganda.
Indonesia fights forest fire
The Indonesian government has deployed over 22,000 soldiers, policemen and firefighters along with 24 aircraft to extinguish forest and agriculture fires in the western parts of the country.
Malaysia builds second metropolitan rapid transit
Malaysia kicked off the construction of the second Metropolitan Rapid Transit (MRT) on September 15 with a total investment capital of 32 billion MYR (around 8 billion USD).
Malaysia to freeze assets of companies hiring illegal foreign workers
The Immigrant Department of Malaysia will freeze assets of companies that hire illegal foreign workers, starting from October 1, local newspaper “The Star” reported.
Syria truce largely holds as aid preparations begin
A new ceasefire in Syria brought a full day with no combat deaths in the war between President Bashar al-Assad and his opponents, a monitoring body said on September 13...
Record new US military aid deal for Israel to be signed in days: sources
The United States and Israel have reached final agreement on a record new package of at least US$38 billion in US military aid and the 10-year pact is expected to be signed this week.
Malaysia takes measures to strengthen marine security
Malaysian Minister of Defence Hishammuddin Hussein said his country would implement new measures to strengthen security in the Sabah sea...
Pentagon confirms Islamic State leader was killed in Aug. 30 air strike
The Pentagon confirmed on September 12 that Islamic State leader Abu Muhammad al-Adnani was killed in a US air strike on Aug. 30 in Syria.
DPRK ready for another nuclear test: Yonhap
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has completed preparations for another nuclear test, the Republic of Korea's Yonhap News Agency reported on September 12...
Families remember 9/11 victims 15 years after attacks
Americans remembered the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on September 11 at a ceremony marking 15 years...