Myanmar military chief Min Aung Hlaing steps down, eyes presidency
Min Aung Hlaing, Myanmar’s military chief who led a coup in 2021, stepped down on Monday to stand as president […]
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Manila, Beijing resume talks on South China Sea, energy security
The Philippines and China have resumed high-level talks this week over the disputed South China Sea, exploring preliminary steps toward
ASEAN summit to go ahead in May, but shortened to ‘bare bones’ programme due to Middle East conflict
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Friday that the ASEAN Leaders’ summit will go ahead in May, but will
Ex-rapper Balendra Shah sworn in as Nepal prime minister after sweeping election win
Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah was sworn in as prime minister of Nepal on Friday, tasked with restoring political stability and creating jobs in
China stations jets-turned-drones at bases near Taiwan Strait, report says
China has stationed obsolete supersonic fighters converted to attack drones at six air bases close to the Taiwan Strait, according
China complains to Japan about Tokyo embassy break-in
China has lodged solemn representations with the Japanese after what it described as a “forceful break-in” at its embassy in