
Cambodia’s opposition senator arrested for treason
Cambodian police arrested opposition senator Hong Sok Huar on August 15
Japan raises warning level on volcano not far from nuclear plant
Japan warned on Saturday that a volcano 50 km (31 miles) from a just-restarted nuclear reactor is showing signs of increased activity, and said nearby residents should prepare to evacuate.
ASEAN supports flood victims in Myanmar
The ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance (AHA Centre) assigned a team of experts to Nay Pyi Taw to support Myanmar’s emergency relief activities, according to the ASEAN Secretariat’s press release on August 13.
Fight against IS is getting harder
It has been one year since the US launched a massive operation against the self-proclaimed Islamic State. The fight against IS
MH370 families reject Malaysia's conclusion on plane debris
An MH370 families organization said Wednesday it would not accept the Malaysian government's declaration that wreckage found on an Indian Ocean island came from the ill-fated flight until more analysis is completed
U.S. consulate in Turkey targeted as wave of attacks kills 9
Two women shot at the U.S. consulate in Istanbul on Monday and at least eight people were killed in a wave of separate attacks on Turkish security forces
Indonesia calls for ASEAN security cooperation in Malacca strait
Indonesian Vice President Jusuf Kalla urged ASEAN member states to step up security collaboration to prevent rampant piracy in theStrait of Malacca, one of the world’s most bustling maritime routes.
Dozens killed as wave of bomb attacks hits Kabul
A suicide bomber killed dozens of cadets at a Kabul police academy and insurgents struck an area near a US special forces base on August 7
Russia considers ASEAN an important partner
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is an important partner of Moscow in the Asia-Pacific region and as such, Russia has actively strengthened economic and political activities with ASEAN member nations.
ASEAN united on East Sea issues
The 22nd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) opened on August 6 within the framework of the 48th ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting (AMM-49) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Hollande and Tsipras want Greek bailout agreed in late August
A new bailout for Athens should be agreed by late August, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and French President Francois Hollande said on August 6.
Malaysia confirms MH370 debris discovery
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak told the press on August 6 that the debris found near the French island La Reunion in the Indian Ocean belonged to the Malaysian Airlines MH370 airplane which went missing in March 2014.
Greece and lenders strike upbeat tone, deal seen on bailout
Both Greece and its lenders said on August 4 they were optimistic they could broker a deal within days on a multi-billion euro bailout, striking a surprisingly upbeat tone on a process previously fraught with bitterness.
ASEAN wishes for early COC conclusion
ASEAN Foreign Ministers have expressed their wish that senior officials of countries would increase consultation to conclude a Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC)...
Senior officials from ASEAN and partners meet in Malaysia
Senior officials from ten ASEAN countries and partners gathered in Kuala Lumpur on August 3 for the ASEAN + 3 Officials Meeting (SOM ASEAN+3) and the East Asia Summit Senior Officials Meeting (SOM EAS).