US sends six jets, 300 personnel to Turkey base in Islamic State fight
The United States sent six F-16 jets and about 300 personnel to Incirlik Air Base in Turkey on August 9, the US military said, after Ankara agreed last month to allow American planes to launch air strikes against Islamic State militants from there.
ASEAN Community must be strengthened to gain more
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has urged ASEAN member countries to join hands in strengthening the ASEAN Community and turn it into a major global player.
Greek government says discussing draft of third bailout deal
Greek government officials discussed a draft of the country's third bailout agreement drawn up on the basis of discussions with EU/IMF lenders, a government official said on August 8, boosting hopes a deal could be wrapped up in days.
Father of Palestinian toddler killed in arson attack dies of wounds
The father of a Palestinian toddler killed in an arson attack on his home a week ago died on August 8 of wounds sustained in the fire.
ASEAN thrives on its diversity, says Secretary General
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has been considered one of the two most successful regional groupings that has grown in stature over time thanks to its diversity, Secretary General Le Luong Minh told the Vietnam News Agency in a recent interview ahead of the 48 th founding anniversary of the bloc (August 8).
Dozens killed as wave of bomb attacks hits Kabul
A suicide bomber killed dozens of cadets at a Kabul police academy and insurgents struck an area near a US special forces base on August 7 in a wave of attacks in the Afghan capital that began with a huge early morning truck bomb explosion.
Russia considers ASEAN an important partner
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is an important partner of Moscow in the Asia-Pacific region and as such, Russia has actively strengthened economic and political activities with ASEAN member nations.
Philippines, US hold talks on territorial disputes
Foreign Minister of the Philippines, Albert del Rosario, and US Secretary of State John Kerry discussed territorial tensions in the East Sea on the sidelines of the 48th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM 48) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on August 6.
Canada fosters collaboration with ASEAN
Canada will bolster cooperation with ASEAN in such fields as business connectivity, people-to-people exchange and disaster mitigation, according to a press release issued by the ASEAN Secretariat on August 7.
Thailand sets date for impeachment of former MPs
The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) of Thailand announced on August 6 that it will vote on the impeachment of 248 ex-lawmakers, the majority from the ousted ruling party of former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on August 14.