US called for talks on Asia-Pacific trade deal next week
The US called for the next round of ministerial meeting for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement next week in a bid to clinch the deal, Office of the United States Trade Representative announced on September 24.
Addressing Congress, pope urges US to end hostility toward immigrants
Pope Francis beseeched Americans to end hostility toward immigrants in a historic speech before the US Congress on September 24, weighing in forcefully on a divisive issue that is stirring debate in the 2016 presidential campaign.
China's Xi arrives in Washington for first US state visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington on September 24 for a state visit and talks with President Barack Obama that are expected to be clouded by differences over alleged Chinese cyber spying, Beijing's economic policies and territorial disputes in the East Sea.
Obama and Putin to meet; Syria and Ukraine vie for attention
US President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet in New York on September 28 at a time of high tension in Europe and the Middle East, but the Kremlin and the White House disagreed on September 24 over the top priority for the talks.
Cambodia: CPP, CNRP leaders meet over 2017 commune elections
Leaders of the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) and the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP) met in Phnom Penh on September 23 to discuss issues regarding the amendment of the election law in preparation for the commune elections in 2017.
Thailand issues arrest warrant for 14th suspect in Bangkok bombings
A Thai court on September 23 issued an arrest warrant for a new suspect in the Bangkok bombings last month, raising the total number of arrest warrants issued in connection with the blast to 14.
Malaysia arrests eight suspects over Thailand blast
Malaysian police on September 23 announced the arrest of eight suspects, including four Malaysians, over the Erawan shrine blast in Bangkok, Thailand last month.
Putin plans air strikes in Syria if no US deal reached: Bloomberg
Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing for unilateral air strikes against Islamic State in Syria if the United States rejects his proposal to join forces, Bloomberg reported on September 23, citing two people familiar with the matter.
EU leaders claim unity regained, pledge aid for Syrians
EU leaders pledged at least EUR1 billion (US$1.1 billion) for Syrian refugees in the Middle East and closer cooperation to stem migrant flows into Europe at a summit described as less tense than feared after weeks of feuding.
Pope Francis visits US
(VOV) -On September 22, Pope Francis arrived in Maryland, beginning a six-day visit to the US.