
Investigation into Flydubai Russian crash points to pilot error
A Flydubai passenger plane crashed in Russia last month after being flown in a contradictory manner minutes before it smashed into the ground
Myanmar, Canada discuss bilateral cooperation
Canadian Foreign Minister Stephane Dion met with his Myanmar counterpart Aung San Suu Kyi in the Myanmar capital of Nay Pyi Taw on April 7, reported Chinese news agency Xinhua.
China wishes to boost economic, trade cooperation with Myanmar
China wishes to strengthen cooperation on trade with Myanmar, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hong Lei said on April 5.
Panama law firm says data hack was external, files complaint
The Panamanian lawyer at the center of a data leak scandal that has embarrassed a clutch of world leaders said on April 5 that his firm was a victim of a hack from outside his company...
Iceland's leader resigns, first casualty of Panama Papers
Iceland's Prime Minister Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson resigned on April 5, becoming the first casualty of leaked documents from a Panamanian law firm...
ASEAN seek to expand cooperation with Norway
ASEAN countries’ Ambassadors to Norway discussed with Norwegian officials specific activities to enhance cooperation between the 10-member bloc and the North European country during a recent meeting in Oslo.
Migrants sent back from Greece arrive in Turkey under EU deal
The first migrants deported from Greek islands under a disputed EU-Turkey deal were shipped back to Turkey on April 4
Singapore Forum discusses opportunities, challenges in Asia
More than 200 politicians, policymakers and business executives met to discuss opportunities and challenges facing Asia and the world in the 2016 Singapore Forum.
Preventing nuclear materials from falling into the hand of terrorists
Leaders of more than 50 countries attending the 4th Nuclear Security Summit in the US pledged to work together to prevent terrorists from accessing and using nuclear materials.
Mekong River’s water resources shared
The water discharged from China’s Jinghong Hydropower Station to the lower reaches of the Mekong River is expected to arrive in Vietnam from April 4
ASEAN, China enhance pragmatic law enforcement cooperation
The ASEAN member countries and China have agreed to strengthen pragmatic law enforcement cooperation, to better cope with security challenges and set up a law enforcement college to train police.
New President of Myanmar sworn in
U Htin Kyaw, a member of Myanmar’s National League for Democracy (NLD) party, was sworn in as President of Myanmar in the capital of Nay Pyi Taw, on March 30.
Eleven Malaysian fishermen feared missing at sea
Eleven Malaysian fishermen, including three steersmen, on a fishing voyage have been classified as missing after failing to return home on March 28, according to Malaysia’s New Straits Times.
EgyptAir hijack ends with passengers freed
An EgyptAir plane flying from Alexandria to Cairo was hijacked and forced to land in Cyprus on March 29 by a man with what authorities said was a fake suicide belt, who was arrested after giving himself up.
Lao national assembly election results released
The Lao National Election Committee (NEC) has announced results of the election of the eighth National Assembly and provincial People’s Councils that took place on March 20.