Armed conflicts and attacks
The Philippines and the local Communist Party agree to renew talks that may lead to a peace treaty which could end the 46-year communist insurgency in the country. (Channel News Asia), (The Daily Mail)
War in Donbass
Ukraine and pro-Russia rebels exchange nearly 370 prisoners in the largest such exchange since hostilities began in April this year. (AP via ABC News)
Disasters and accidents
Three South Korean workers die at a nuclear plant construction site. There is speculation that the deaths are connected to a recent nuclear power plant attack. (AP via FOX News)
2014 Southeast Asian floods
Flooding in Peninsular Malaysia forces the evacuation of over 100,000 people. (World Bulletin)
2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami
Countries around the Indian Ocean commemorate the tenth anniversary of the tsunami. (BBC)