Myanmar: Panglong Peace Conference agrees to start political dialogue
The 21st Century Panglong Peace Conference of Myanmar has agreed to continue reviewing the framework for political talks and start the dialogue at the national level after the conference, the Union Peace Dialogue Joint Committee (UPDJC) said on September 1.
Brazil's Rousseff ousted by Senate, Temer sworn in
Brazil's Senate ousted President Dilma Rousseff on August 31, ending an impeachment process that polarized Latin America's biggest country amid a massive corruption scandal and brutal economic crisis.
US Secretary of State urges China, Philippines to abide by PCA ruling
US Secretary of State John Kerry has urged China and the Philippines to abide by the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA)’s ruling on the East Sea issue, saying that military acts are not a solution to the dispute.
G20 summit: Opportunity for cooperation and dialogue
VOV.VN - Starting August 31, the Chinese city of Hangzhou will host a range of meetings within the framework of the G20 economic summit.
US resumes scheduled passenger flights to Cuba after more than 50 years
The first scheduled commercial passenger flight from the United States to Cuba in more than half a century landed on August 31, opening another chapter in the Obama administration's efforts to improve ties and increase trade and travel with the former Cold War foe.
Turkey wants to 'cleanse' strip of territory on Syrian border
Turkey wants to clear Islamic State from a 90-km (56-mile) stretch of territory on the Syrian side of its border, a week after it launched an incursion that has strained ties with the United States.
Britain to seek unique deal with EU, including immigration curbs
Prime Minister Theresa May and her top ministers on August 31 agreed Britain would seek a unique relationship with the European Union, involving controls on immigration as well as a good trade deal.
ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Council’s joint statement
The 16th session of the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Council (ASCC) was closed in Vientiane on August 31, with the issuance of a joint ministerial statement.
Malaysia arrests three suspects over attacks on Independence Day
Malaysian police on August 31 announced that they arrested three suspects linked to the Islamic State (IS), who had plotted to launch attacks on Malaysia’s Independence Day.
Seminar discusses post-PCA peace, unity in ASEAN
A seminar titled “ASEAN: Peace and Unity after the PCA Ruling” was organised following the ruling of the Arbitral Tribunal in The Hague, the Netherlands, on the case the Philippines brought against China’s claims in the East Sea.