- National Guard troops begin carrying weapons in US capital
- Head of main US health agency abruptly dismissed
- Taiwan: China illegally deploying oil rigs in its waters
- Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts with lava pouring out from multiple vents
- China is showing off its weaponry in a tightly controlled military parade
- Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin makes surprise departure ahead of a risky court ruling
- Senator raises concern over deported Filipino seafarers
- New Zealand to allow some wealthy foreign investors onto property market
- Bersamin letter proves Torre reassignments ‘valid’
- Metro Manila disaster agencies expand response areas in preparation for 'Big One'
