Rubio Slams Beijing Over South China Sea, Sparking Rebuke
Secretary of State Marco Rubio sparked a sharp rebuke from Beijing over his comments on the South China Sea in one of his first foreign policy statements since taking office.
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Who’s Afraid of America First?
Asia can teach the world about adapting to Trump.
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Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono reaffirms new administration’s support for ASEAN
Mr. Sugiono also encouraged the group to enhance its mechanism and the capacity of its various bodies to play a proactive ...
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As Trump takes power, defense pick’s ASEAN fumble raises concerns
While Hegseth fumbled in responding to questions from Sen. Tammy Duckworth, who was born in Bangkok and injured in combat ...
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Southeast Asia Foreign Ministers Seek Breakthrough in Myanmar Conflict and South China Sea Dispute
LANGKAWI, Malaysia (AP) — Southeast Asian foreign ministers gathered Sunday for their first meeting this year under the ...
ASEAN and China must start tackling thorny issues of South China Sea code, Philippines says
The regional bloc ASEAN and China should make headway on a protracted code of conduct for the South China Sea by tackling ...
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Indonesia’s New Diplomatic Playbook: ASEAN on Hold, NAM in Limbo, Giants Ahead
President Prabowo Subianto has initiated a discernible tilt away from regional engagement toward major-power diplomacy.
Indonesia and Japan pledge to deepen military ties
The Japanese prime minister visited Indonesia and Malaysia, as part of efforts to integrate the Southeast Asian nations into ...
Indonesia plans minimum age for social media use
Indonesia plans to issue a regulation to set a minimum age for users of social media, a move aimed at protecting children, ...
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Japan’s new PM bolsters Tokyo-Southeast Asia ties amid China tensions, Trump’s return
Japan positions itself as a key regional stabilizer amid growing security concerns, potential U.S. diplomatic shifts, ...