Israel launches strikes into Syria after rocket attack
Rockets hit an Israeli village near the Lebanese border on August 20 and Israel struck back in the Syrian Golan Heights, saying the rare salvo had been launched there by an Iranian-backed Palestinian militant group.
Map used by Cambodia consistent with UN's
(VOV) -The Cambodian government has confirmed the consistency of its map used in the demarcation of border with Vietnam compared to the UN map.
Thailand issues arrest warrant for Bangkok bombing suspect
A Bangkok court issued an arrest warrant on August 19 for a foreigner suspected of carrying out the Erawan shrine bombing in the Thai capital that killed at least 20 people.
ASEAN, Australia to lift strategic partnership
ASEAN and Australia committed to deepening their Strategic Partnership during the 5th meeting of the ASEAN - Australia Joint Cooperation Committee (AAJCC) in Jakarta, Indonesia on August 19, which discussed ways to boost their links in the time ahead.
Eight soldiers killed, Istanbul palace attacked as Turkish unrest mounts
Gunmen fired on police outside an Istanbul palace and a bomb killed eight soldiers in the southeast on August 19, heightening a sense of crisis as Turkey's leaders struggled to form a new government.
Germany backs Greek bailout as Tsipras mulls early polls
The German parliament approved a third bailout for Greece on August 19 after Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said the country should get "a new start", while in Athens the government agonized over whether to call a snap election.
Russia's Putin would consider meeting Obama at UN
Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend next month's UN General Assembly in New York and would "consider constructively" any request for a meeting there with President Barack Obama, Russia's foreign minister said on August 19.
Myanmar lower house resumes regular session
The 12th regular session of Myanmar's House of Representatives (the lower house), which was adjourned on July 24 due to flooding, resumed in Nay Pyi Taw on August 18.
ASEAN, UN make great effort to tackle global security challenges
(VOV) - The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on August 18 held an open debate on the subject of regional organizations and contemporary global security challenges in New York with representatives from nearly 50 countries and international organisations to take part in.
German parliament seen backing Greek bailout despite rebellion
German lawmakers are expected to vote overwhelmingly in favor of Greece's third bailout on August 19, even though Chancellor Angela Merkel faces a dangerous rebellion in her own party ranks that suggests she cannot ask parliament to help Athens again.