Chinese ferry with 458 aboard sinks in storm, 20 rescued
A passenger ship carrying 458 people, many elderly Chinese tourists, sank in the Yangtze River in a storm late on June 1 and only about 20 had been rescued so far, state media said, in what could be one of China's worst disasters for years.
Six powers agree way to restore UN sanctions in push for Iran deal
Six world powers have agreed on a way to restore UN sanctions on Iran if the country breaks the terms of a future nuclear deal, clearing a major obstacle to an accord ahead of a June 30 deadline, Western officials told Reuters.
China claims East Sea situation generally peaceful and stable
Deputy Chief of the General Staff of China's People's Liberation Army, Sun Jianguo, told the 14 th Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on May 31 that the situation on the East Sea is generally peaceful and stable.
Shangri La-14: Numerous initiatives proposed to ensure regional security
An array of initiatives have been proposed by many countries to ensure regional security on May 30 - the first working day of the 14 th Shangri La Dialogue in Singapore.
Bombs in southern Thailand kill one police officer, wound seven
Roadside bombs in southern Thailand killed one police officer and wounded seven members of the security forces in a region scarred by a long-running Muslim separatist insurgency, police said on May 31.
Six powers agree way to restore UN sanctions in push for Iran deal
Six world powers have agreed on a way to restore UN sanctions on Iran if the country breaks the terms of a future nuclear deal, clearing a major obstacle to an accord ahead of a June 30 deadline.
Italy votes in test for PM Renzi's reform agenda
Italians go to the polls on May 31 in local elections that will be the biggest test for Prime Minister Matteo Renzi since his center-left Democratic Party (PD) triumphed in a vote for the European parliament a year ago.
US and Iran address obstacles to nuclear deal as deadline nears
US Secretary of State John Kerry met his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif for six hours on May 30 trying to overcome obstacles to a final nuclear agreement, a month ahead of a deadline for a deal between Tehran and six world powers.
Shangri-La Dialogue: Singapore PM urges China, ASEAN to sign COC soon
Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has called upon the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China to come up with a code of conduct in the East Sea (COC) at an early time.
US defense chief says China's island-building erodes security
US Defense Secretary Ash Carter said on May 30 that Beijing's island-building in the East Sea was undermining security in the Asia-Pacific but, despite his blunt remarks, the response from Chinese officials was measured.