Venezuela opposition slams 'desperate' Maduro state of emergency
Venezuela's opposition on May 14 slammed a state of emergency decreed by President Nicolas Maduro and vowed to press home efforts to remove the leftist leader this year amid a grim economic crisis.
Thailand, Russia foster multilateral ties
Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will visit Russia from May 17-19 to forge the bilateral ties and sign a number of cooperation agreements between the two nations, annoucned the Thai Foreign Ministry on May 13.
ASEAN officers join training course on protection of EEZ
Military officers from the navies, air forces, coastguards, border guards and defence ministries of Southeast Asian countries completed an international training course in Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Protection on May 13.
US sees China boosting military presence after island-building spree
China is expected to add substantial military infrastructure, including surveillance systems, to artificial islands in the East Sea this year, giving it long-term "civil-military bases" in the contested waters, the Pentagon said on May 13.
US to renew most Myanmar sanctions with changes to aid business
The United States plans to renew the bulk of its sanctions against Myanmar when they expire next week, but will make some changes aimed at boosting investment and trade, according to several senior US officials and congressional aides.
Venezuela president declares emergency
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro declared a 60-day state of emergency on May 13 due to what he called plots from within the OPEC country and the United States to topple his leftist government.
Malaysia detains alleged followers of anti-government Sulu force
The Royal Malaysia Police has arrested 22 men, including 12 foreigners, for suspected involvement in the self-proclaimed Royal Army of Sulu, which has fought against the Government since 2013.
Hezbollah suffers big blow as top commander killed
Top Hezbollah commander Mustafa Badreddine has been killed, the Lebanese group said on May 13, the biggest blow to the Iranian-backed organization since its military chief was killed in 2008.
Malaysia to partially lift ban on foreign worker recruitment
The Malaysian Government will lift a ban on the hiring of foreign workers in manufacturing, construction, plantation and the furniture-making industry.
Indonesia boosts ties with RoK, Russia
Indonesian President Joko Widodo will pay official visits to the Republic of Korea (RoK) and Russia from May 16 to 20, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Arrmanatha Nasir said at a press conference in Jakarta on May 12.