The Netherlands has reaffirmed to strengthen closer relationship and cooperation with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

First Vice President of the Cambodian Senate Sai Chhum was elected President of the Senate on June 9, replacing Chea Sim who passed away on June 8.

America's top general sought to reassure Israel on June 9 of "unshakable" US military support, despite deep strains in political relations over the prospect of a US-led nuclear deal with Iran and differences over Israeli-Palestinian diplomacy.

The Obama administration is considering setting up a new military base in Iraq's Anbar province.

President Vladimir Putin will be on the lookout for signs of dissent over European Union sanctions on Russia when he visits Italy on June 10, but he is likely to be disappointed.

The Group of Seven (G7) Summit 2015 wrapped up in Germany on June 8, adopting a joint communiqué which shows concern over current tensions in the East Sea (internationally known as the South China Sea). 

Senior officials from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have discussed in Kuching city, Malaysia, the process of implementing the group’s commitments towards the formation of the ASEAN Community at the end of this year. 

A funeral for late chief of the ruling Cambodia People’s Party (CPP) and President of the Senate, Chea Sim, will be held on June 19, according to the Prime Minister’s circular.

Iraqi forces backed by US-led coalition air strikes have opened supply lines into Baiji town and its nearby oil refinery, making progress at last against Islamic State rebels in a seesaw battle that has gone on for months, the Pentagon said on June 8.

Leaders of the Group of Seven industrial nations pledged on June 8 to wipe out Ebola but offered little in terms of concrete action, disappointing non-governmental organizations.