
Syrian army secures road to Aleppo: state TV
The Syrian army secured a road into the government-held side of Aleppo that was captured by rebels last month and was expected to soon open it for civilians
Thailand, Malaysia consider border wall to boost security
The leaders of Thailand and Malaysia agreed on Friday to increase intelligence sharing on security and to move forward in possibly building a border wall to combat transnational terrorism and smuggling.
Consequences of one year implementing EU migration policy
One year since Germany and some EU countries decided to open their borders to take in migrants, the migration policy has had a sizable political impact.
ASEAN leaders remain seriously concerned about East Sea situation
ASEAN leaders continue to voice deep concerns about the East Sea situation in the Chairman’s Statement of the 28th and 29th ASEAN Summits
Chile, Egypt, Morocco sign ASEAN amity, cooperation treaty
Chile, Egypt and Morocco on September 6 signed the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), bringing the number of signatory countries to 35.
Saudi says Syria ceasefire deal could be agreed within 24 hours
Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said on September 6 there was a possibility of reaching an agreement on a ceasefire in Syria within 24 hours.
G20 Summit promotes global trade
The G20 Summit has wrapped up in Hangzhou, China after two days' sitting, discussing many measures to boost global trade.
DPRK fires three ballistic missiles as G20 leaders meet in China
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) fired three ballistic missiles into the sea off its east coast on September 5...
Paris agreement on climate change likely to take effect late 2016
On September 3 in Hangzhou city, China, US President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping handed to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon a document on ratifying the Paris agreement on climate change.
Philippines bombing: police detain a suspect
Philippine police have taken into custody a man who may be involved in September 2 night's blast that killed 14 people and injured nearly 70 others in the southern city of Davao.
US considers to lift sanctions against Myanmar
The US is considering to further ease sanctions against Myanmar as State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi will visit the White House from September 14-15.
G20 summit may touch upon territorial disputes
The G20 summit of developed and emerging economies will take place in the Chinese city of Hangzhou on September 4-5.
Thailand: Rohingya migrant trafficking ringleader jailed
A Thai man masterminding the trafficking of Myanmar’s Rohingya migrants has been jailed for 35 years, a Thai court said on September 1.
UN Secretary General visits Myanmar
Secretary General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon arrived in Nay Pyi Taw on August 30, beginning his two-day working visit to Myanmar.
US to meet target of admitting 10,000 Syrian refugees: White House
The Obama administration will meet its goal of admitting 10,000 Syrian refugees this fiscal year a month ahead of schedule...