Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen met with visiting US Secretary of State John Kerry on January 26 to discuss bilateral cooperation and regional issues.

Indonesian President Joko Widodo and his first lady arrived in Dili, Timor Leste for a state visit on January 26, according to the country’s Foreign Ministry.

Thailand will hold a general election in 2017 even if a draft constitution does not pass a referendum this year, Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha announced on January 26.

Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko arrived in the Philippines on January 26, starting their five-day State visit to the country. 

VOV.VN - UN-mediated peace talks between the Syrian government and the opposition, scheduled for January 25, have been postponed to January 29 by disagreements on a number of issues. 

Pope Francis met Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in the Vatican on January 26 and urged Tehran to work with other Middle East states to promote peace and stop the spread of terrorism and arms trafficking in the region.

The United States approved a wider range of commerce with Cuba on January 26, making it easier for US companies to film movies, finance exports and do business with the Communist government on public infrastructure projects.

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on January 26 slammed Israel's settlement activities as "provocative acts" that raise questions about its commitment to a two-state solution amid growing Palestinian frustration over nearly 50 years of occupation.

Malaysia’s government on January 26 confirmed a large piece of curved metal found off the coast of southern Thailand does not belong to Malaysia Airlines MH 370, which disappeared nearly two years ago.

Italy and Iran signed billions of dollars of business deals on January 25 at the start of a visit to Europe by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani aimed at rebuilding his nation's ties with the West after years of economic sanctions.