Disturbance in northeast Asia
(VOV) - The Japanese government has made public its 2015 defense white paper discussing covering its concerns over a worsening security situation outside Japan.
Turkey confirms attacks on PKK militant camps in Iraq: statement
Turkish fighter jets launched attacks on camps of the militant Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) in northern Iraq overnight, the prime minister's office said on July 25, in what is likely to be a major blow to the stalled Kurdish peace process.
At least 55 killed as Saudi-led warplanes hit Yemen's Taiz: Saba
A Saudi-led airstrike on Yemen's Taiz killed at least 55 people and left tens injured, Houthi-controlled news agency Saba said on July 25.
Security worries delay start of Greece's new bailout talks
Talks on tying up a new bailout deal for Greece failed to start on July 24 as had been expected, with officials blaming security worries for delaying the negotiations with international creditors who are detested by many Greeks.
Singapore, Australia step up defence science - technology cooperation
Singapore and Australia recently renewed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on promoting cooperation in defence science and technology, said the Singapore’s Ministry of Defence on July 23.
Ukraine, rebels urged to sign deal extending arms withdrawal
The leaders of France, Germany, Russia and Ukraine agreed in a telephone call on July 23 that preliminary accords to extend a pull-back of weapons in east Ukraine should be signed quickly, French President Francois Hollande's office said.
Laws passed, Greece to open bailout talks
Greece's creditors prepared on July 23 for the start of bailout talks in Athens, after lawmakers adopted a second package of reform measures before dawn despite a left wing rebellion that may bring early elections.
Singapore to hold general election
Singapore’s Elections Department has made changes to the boundaries of polling districts within several electoral divisions, a good indication of an impending general election.
Greek PM wins parliament backing for bailout reforms package
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras faced down a revolt by rebels in his leftists Syriza party to win parliament's backing on July 23 for a second package of reforms required to start talks on a financial rescue deal.
Another page in the history of US-Cuba relations
(VOV) - July 20 turned a page in the US-Cuba relationship. After 54 years Cuba reopened its embassy in Washington. In Havana, a bronze board that read “US Interests Section” was removed and replaced with one that said “US Embassy”.