1. A major rebel alliance in Myanmar declared a unilateral ceasefire in its conflict with the ruling military to support an international humanitarian response.

2. China staged military drills off Taiwan's north, south and east coasts as a "stern warning" against separatism, as Taiwan sent warships to respond to China's navy approaching its shores.

3. North Korea criticised a recent agreement by Japan and the United States on co-producing air-to-air missiles as aggravating regional security risks and another example of Washington's push to militarize Japan.

4. Russian, Chinese foreign ministers discussed the situation on the Korean Peninsula as well as Iran's nuclear program.

5. Ukraine will work with the US towards a mutually acceptable text of a minerals deal that the two countries can sign.

6. Greenland will strengthen its ties with Denmark until it can become a sovereign nation.