The United States and the Philippines sought Monday to enhance their security cooperation and identify shared strategic objectives.
Over 200 people were feared dead in a major ferry incident in the northeast Indian state of Assam Monday evening, with 103 people confirmed dead.
US President Barack Obama said on Monday, amid speculation that Pyongyang may soon conduct another nuclear test, that further provocation from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) will deepen its isolation from the international community.
At least 35 people were confirmed dead and many remained missing after a ferry capsized in heavy storm upon a giant river in the northeast Indian state of Assam on Monday.
China is verifying the details of a conflict between Chinese fishermen and coast guards of the Republic of Korea (ROK), the Department of Consular Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Monday.
China on Monday highlighted remarks made by the Philippine president about de-escalating the situation over Huangyan Island, urging the country to "match its words with deeds."
All 43 lawmakers-elect of the opposition National League for Democracy (NLD) including its leader Aung San Suu Kyi will attend the ongoing session of the parliament for the first time since the April 1 by-election on Wednesday, the party confirmed Monday.
China said Sunday that the Philippines' allegation that a Chinese ship "bullied" Philippine vessels was sheer subjective assumption.
All representatives-elect of Aung San Suu Kyi's NLD, which won the majority seats of by-elections, will attend the ongoing session of the parliament for the first time.
Following the success of its yen-denominated "Samurai Bonds", the Indonesian government planned to issue bonds denominated in the currencies of China and South Korea next year.
Australian mining magnate Clive Palmer has announced plans to enter the cruise ship business by building a modern version of Titanic.
China said Sunday that the Philippines' allegation that a Chinese ship "bullied" Philippine vessels was sheer subjective assumption.
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