Russia concerned by US military plans in central Asia

2011-11-18 09:18:22

Russia was concerned by US plans to expand its military presence in central Asia and to set up large military bases in Afghanistan, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Thursday.

US and Russia on board for Summit

2011-11-18 07:10:34

As the United States and Russia plan to make their debut appearances at the East Asia Summit on Friday, various reports are predicting that a far-reaching geopolitical change will occur in the region.

Wen in Bali for East Asian leaders' meetings

2011-11-17 19:39:07

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao arrived in Bali on Thursday to attend a series of meetings for East Asian leaders scheduled from Nov 17 to 21.

S Korea, US, Japan to discuss stalled Six-Party Talks

2011-11-17 17:18:58

South Korea, Japan and the United States are scheduled to hold talks Thursday on the resumption of the stalled six-party nuclear talks, local media reported.

Bali to hold ASEAN Plus Three, ASEAN Plus One Summits

2011-11-17 16:19:59

The 14th ASEAN Plus Three Summit and a series of ASEAN Plus One Summits will be convened here on Friday, according to a statement issued by the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Thursday.

Death toll in floods in Thailand reaches 567

2011-11-17 15:43:01

A total of 567 people were confirmed dead and two others were missing in the floods that have inundated the upper part of the country for about four months.

27 insurgents killed in Afghanistan

2011-11-17 15:40:34

Afghan security forces, backed by NATO-led Coalition troops, have killed 27 insurgents and captured six others over the past 24 hours.

Asia-Pacific region needs a partner, not a leader

2011-11-17 14:51:28

The United States has clamored to return to the Asia-Pacific region as a leader, and its high-profile debut at the upcoming East Asia Summit by President Barack Obama and his top foreign policy official Hillary Clinton may serve as an occasion to sound the clarion.

US military base may spark tension in ASEAN

2011-11-17 14:31:08

An Indonesian legislator said on Thursday that the placement of the US mariners, carriers and warplanes in Darwin, Australia may spark new tension in territory that houses countries under Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), local media reported.

8 killed in Indonesia's Papua weekend clash

2011-11-17 14:06:35

Police overseeing Papua in Indonesia said that a clash with a small armed group in a gold mine was believed to have left one person dead, but activists claim the death toll could be as high as eight.

US military presence boosts mixed reactions in Australia

2011-11-17 10:58:06

While Australian Opposition welcomed the plan to allow increasing US military presence in the country, Greens on Wednesday said that the issue should be subject to parliamentary for debate.

19th ASEAN Summit kicks off in Bali

2011-11-17 10:39:22

The 19th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit kicked off here on Thursday, gathering heads of state or government from 10 ASEAN member states.