Russian airliner with 224 aboard crashes in Egypt's Sinai, all killed
A Russian airliner carrying 224 passengers crashed into a mountainous area of Egypt's Sinai peninsula on Saturday shortly after losing radar contact near cruising altitude, killing all aboard.
IS claims downing in Sinai of Russian plane carrying 224
A Russian charter plane carrying 224 people crashed in a mountainous part of Egypt's Sinai Peninsula on October 31, killing all on board, Egyptian officials said.
Cambodia: no nominee for NA First Vice President post
Kem Sokha, who has just been removed from the position of the First Vice President of the Cambodian National Assembly, said on October 30 that his Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) would not appoint a new nominee for the vacant position.
US-backed Syrian rebels declare new offensive against Islamic State
U.S.-backed Syrian rebel alliance on October 31 announced a fresh offensive against Islamic State in the northeast province of Hasaka, a day after the United States said it would send special forces to advise insurgents fighting the jihadists.
Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang visits the Republic of Korea
(VOV) - Chinese Premier Li Keqiang arrived in Seoul on October 31 for a three-way summit with the Republic of Korea and Japan.
In policy shift, Obama to send US special forces to Syria
The United States will deploy dozens of special operations troops to northern Syria from next month to advise opposition forces in their fight against Islamic State, a major policy shift for President Barack Obama and a step he has long resisted to avoid getting dragged into another war in the Middle East.
Nations voice respect for aviation and navigation freedom in East Sea
Leaders from a number of countries in Asia-Pacific have raised their voices to affirm their countries’ respect for the right of aviation and navigation freedom in the East Sea.
PCA to hear Philippines-China East Sea dispute suit
The Netherlands-based Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) on October 29 stated that it has jurisdiction over a case filed by the Philippines contesting China’s claims to disputed areas in the East Sea.
US, Chinese navies agree to maintain dialogue to avoid clashes
The US and Chinese navies held high-level talks on October 29 after a US warship challenged China's territorial assertions in South China Sea, and a US official said they agreed to maintain dialogue and follow protocols to avoid clashes.
US sticks to demand Assad leave power at first peace talks to include Iran
Washington stuck to its demand on October 29 that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad leave power, ahead of peace talks which will include Assad's main ally Iran for the first time, reflecting his stronger position since Russia joined the war on his side.