Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has highlighted that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is demonstrating strong unity and the ability to respond collectively as global uncertainty continues to rise, particularly due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. Speaking in his role as ASEAN chair during a regional summit, Marcos emphasized that the […]
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Iran has responded to the recent stalled discussions with the United States in Islamabad, stating that the lack of progress was not unexpected and that no realistic observer anticipated an agreement in a single round of talks. According to Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei, expectations of a quick breakthrough were never part of the […]
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A Russian-flagged tanker carrying sunflower oil from Russia to Georgia reported an attack off the coast of Turkey, Turkey’s maritime authority confirmed on Tuesday. Despite the alarming incident, all 13 crew members aboard the MIDVOLGA-2 were reported safe. According to the Maritime Affairs Directorate, the vessel said it came under attack approximately 80 miles (130 […]
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In a significant diplomatic and strategic move, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to embark on a multi-country tour across Asia, including Malaysia, Japan, Vietnam, and South Korea, the Pentagon confirmed on Sunday. This will mark Hegseth’s third visit to the region, underscoring Washington’s intensified efforts to reinforce its alliances amid growing concerns over […]
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be joining the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur virtually this weekend, Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim confirmed today. In a statement shared on Facebook, Anwar revealed that he had received a personal phone call from Modi, during which both leaders discussed advancing Malaysia-India relations to a […]
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