Singapore arrests four extremists for involvement in armed conflicts
Four Singaporean men, aged 23-53, have been arrested under the Internal Security Act (ISA) for engaging in overseas armed conflicts, Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said in a statement on March 16.
ASEAN, Russia towards 20-year celebration of dialogue partnership
The 14th Meeting of the ASEAN-Russia Joint Cooperation Committee (ARJCC) took place in Jakarta, Indonesia, on March 16, to discuss measures to increase bilateral cooperation in celebration of the 20th founding anniversary of their dialogue partnership.
Brunei, Singapore reinforce defense cooperation
Brunei and Singapore reaffirmed their long-standing defense ties at their fifth Defense Policy Dialogue in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei on March 15.
ASEAN military officers’ unanimous stance on security challenges
The freshly-finished ASEAN Chiefs of Defence Forces Informal Meeting (ACDFIM) included the East Sea issue in its joint statement for the first time, showing the ASEAN military officers’ high consensus on growing security challenges in the region.
Syria’s instability remains after 5 years of civil war
VOV.VN - March 15 marks 5 years of Syria’s civil war, which has caused huge losses to Syria. Opportunities for lasting peace have been missed.
Russian warplanes leave Syria, raising UN hopes for peace talks
Russian warplanes flew home from Syria on March 15 as Moscow started to withdraw forces that have tipped the war President Bashar al-Assad's way, and the UN envoy said he hoped the move would help peace talks in Geneva.
DPRK leader says will soon test nuclear warhead
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) leader Kim Jong Un said his country would soon test a nuclear warhead and ballistic missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads, DPRK's KCNA news agency reported on March 15.
Vietnam backs sincere dialogue between Myanmar and int’l partners
Vietnam always supports sincere dialogue and substantial cooperation between Myanmar and international partner, the country said at the UN Human Rights Council’s dialogue with special rapporteurs on human rights in Myanmar, which took place in Geneva, Switzerland, on March 14.
Hundreds of migrants march out of Greek camp, cross to Macedonia
Hundreds of migrants marched out of a Greek transit camp, hiked for hours along muddy paths and forded a rain-swollen river to get around a border fence and cross into Macedonia, where they were detained on March 14, authorities said.
Putin says Russians to start withdrawing from Syria
President Vladimir Putin announced out of the blue on March 14 that "the main part" of Russian armed forces in Syria would start to withdraw, telling his diplomats to step up the push for peace as UN-mediated talks resumed on ending the five-year-old war.