Terrorism expert warns of Islamic State battalion in Philippines
Malaysian terrorists in the Philippines have established a new battalion, called the Katibah Al-Muhajir or Battalion of Migrants, to persuade supporters to join the Islamic State (IS).
Almost 50 killed in Syria on ceasefire's last day: monitor
Air strikes killed 23 people at a holiday spot in Syria's Idlib province while at least 25 died when rebels shelled government-held areas of Aleppo city on July 8, the last day of a 72-hour ceasefire announced by the Syrian army, a war monitor said.
RoK, US to deploy THAAD missile defense
The Republic of Korea and the United States said on July 8 they would deploy an advanced missile defense system in the RoK to counter the threat from nuclear-armed Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
UK PM candidates vow to make EU immigration harder after Brexit
Both candidates seeking to become Britain's next prime minister vowed in interviews published on July 8 to impose tougher rules on EU citizens newly arriving in Britain, as they face a ballot of party members to choose David Cameron's successor
Two killed in Indonesian military helicopter crash
An Indonesian military helicopter crashed on July 8 into a home in Yogykarta city, in the Indonesian province of Central Java, killing at least two people.
Myanmar, UNODC collaborate in terrorism prevention
Myanmar and the United Nations Office on Drug and Crime (UNODC) are cooperating in fighting terrorism with the UN agency helping the Southeast Asian nation in improving its capacity to prevent acts of terrorism.
UNHCR helps safe return of Myanmar refugees in Thailand
The Border Affairs Ministry of Myanmar and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have agreed on a plan on the voluntary repatriation of Myanmar nationals living in refugee camps in Thailand.
Thai CDC: fake copies of new constitution distributed
Chairman of the Thai Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) Meechai Ruchupan will work with the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) and the Election Commission (EC) on the distribution of fake copies of the draft constitution, he said on July 7.
Blast injures 25 on Taiwanese passenger train
A suspected pipe bomb injured 25 people on a passenger train in the Taiwanese capital late on July 7, officials said.
NATO Summit: a change in security strategy
VOV.VN - Leaders from 28 nations will attend a NATO Summit, which will open in Warsaw on July 8. The two-day event will discuss ways to increase NATO’s defense and deterrence capabilities and promote stability outside NATO’s borders.