West Asia tensions, Myanmar unrest and South China Sea disputes dominate Asean summit in the Philippines

West Asia tensions, Myanmar unrest and South China Sea disputes dominate Asean summit in the Philippines

Leaders from Southeast Asia are gathering in the central Philippines this week for a crucial Asean summit as rising geopolitical tensions across West Asia, Myanmar and the South China Sea place enormous pressure on the region’s stability and economy. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has described the summit as a “bare bones” meeting focused mainly […]

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Myanmar’s Junta Sets January Date for Next Phase of Disputed Election

Myanmar’s Junta Sets January Date for Next Phase of Disputed Election

Myanmar’s military government has announced that the second phase of its multi-stage election will take place on January 11, according to state media reports on Wednesday. This announcement follows the first phase scheduled for December 28, and has been met with skepticism from the international community, including Western nations, the United Nations, and human rights […]

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