US seeks to soothe Turkey ties, press fight against Islamic State
The last time US Vice President Joe Biden flew to Turkey, in January, he had a stern message for President Tayyip Erdogan: his model of Islamic democracy was setting a bad example by intimidating media and threatening academics
Italy quake death toll hits 281, state funeral planned
Hopes of finding more survivors from Italy's powerful earthquake faded on August 26 with the death toll rising to 281 and the rescue operation in some of the stricken areas called off.
Cambodia mobilises 20,000 police to ensure security for election
Cambodia’s National Police chief Neth Sa Voeun said 20,000 police officers will be mobilised to ensure security for the commune-ward level election in 2017.
Malaysian schools act to prevent IS influence on students
Malaysia public universities have rolled out measures to prevent the influence and inducement of the self-claimed “Islamic State” (IS) on students.
Italy's Renzi promises to rebuild earthquake ravaged communities
Italy will rebuild communities devastated by this week's earthquake and will relaunch efforts to protect the country's buildings and infrastructure from natural disasters, Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said on August 25.
Kerry lands in Geneva for talks with Russia's Lavrov on Syria
US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Geneva on August 25 to try to finalize details of a deal with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on military cooperation and intelligence sharing in Syria.
Kerry calls for unity government in Yemen to end war
US Secretary of State John Kerry said on August 25 he had agreed in talks with Gulf Arab states and the United Nations in Saudi Arabia on a plan to restart peace talks Yemen with a goal of forming a unity government.
Russia strengthens its influence in the Middle East
VOV.VN - Russia’s influence in the Middle East has grown, thanks to recent diplomatic and military activities.
Iraq, Syria discuss securing border as Islamic State retreats
Iraq's Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi held talks on August 25 with visiting Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem about securing their common border after a partial retreat by Islamic State militants.
Malaysia appoints Director General of National Security Council
Malaysia has appointed Defence Forces chief Zulkifeli Mohd Zin as the first Director-General of the National Security Council (NSC).