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15 dead, dozens injured in fire at oil well in Indonesia

Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 119km ESE of Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands

2 Pasay policemen arrested for extorting money at illegal terminal

At least 10 people were killed and dozens more were injured in a huge blaze at an illegal oil well in Indonesia

Funeral processions of the assassinated Palestinian scientist Fadi al-Batsh in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur

Funeral processions of the assassinated Palestinian scientist Fadi al-Batsh in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur. The Batsh body is scheduled to arrive in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday for burial

Supreme Court asked to issue stay order on Boracay closure

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 104km NW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu

Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 46km W of Gizo, Solomon Islands

Australian military ties with Myanmar scrutinised due to Rohingya

Philippines presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque: We remain optimistic that other issues between the Philippines and Kuwait would be resolved soon.

Malaysia police: We have located the motorcycle used by 2 suspects in the shooting of Hamas activist Fadi Al-Batsh have near Danau Kota outside Kuala Lumpur - "We do not know if the 2 suspects are still inside Malaysia"

4 wounded in clash of 2 families in Basilan

At NATO summit in July, we expect to launch a new training mission in Iraq: this could be another area where NATO and Australia could join forces - @jensstoltenberg

Our political solidarity is important as we face the challenges of the 21st century. I look forward to continuing to strengthen the partnership between Australia and NATO - @jensstoltenberg

Philippines apologizes to Kuwait for sovereignty violation over 'rescue' of workers

I welcome that you are increasing your contributions to NATO's @ResoluteSupport in Afghanistan with highly professional forces and substantial funding for Afghan forces - @jensstoltenberg with PM @TurnbullMalcolm

NATO and Australia stand side-by-side in the fight against terrorism: in Afghanistan and as part of the Global @Coalition to Defeat ISIS - @jensstoltenberg

Singapore PM reshuffles cabinet with succession question looming

Although Australia is far from here, it's one of NATO's closest partners, sharing the same values: democracy, human rights and the rule of law - @jensstoltenberg

Top NPA rebel, 2 others held in Sarangani clash

Indonesia's former parliament speaker Setya Novanto has been handed a 15-year prison term for his role in the theft of $170 million of public money. Several other leading politicians, including ministers in President Widodo's government, are possibly implicated by the scandal

3 nabbed for selling marijuana in Marikina vape shop

Indonesia is investigating reports from Islamic State supporters that the most senior Southeast Asian commander of the militant group was killed by U.S. air strikes in eastern Syria last week, counter-terrorism officials said

Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 3km WSW of Pali, Indonesia

USAF B-52H's HERO01 and HERO02 departed Andersen AFB, Guam routing to the South China Sea. USAF KC-135R's ZELDA21 and ZELDA22 are providing initial AAR Support

Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 117km SSE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 60km NE of Bitung, Indonesia

Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 74km SW of Yonakuni, Japan

Shooting alarm at Sitio Sudlon, Barangay Lahug, Cebu City