As the Myanmar junta’s hold on power weakens, could the devastating war be nearing a conclusion?
Myanmar’s junta now only controls 21% of the country. Even if the regime can be ousted, there are increasing fears the ...
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ASEAN tells junta to end its war in Myanmar
After three years of failed diplomacy, the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) has upped the ante and warned the ...
Trump’s defence pick Pete Hegseth fails Asean test, sparking mockery across Southeast Asia
Pete Hegseth, nominated for US Secretary of Defence, could not name a single member of the regional bloc during his ...
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Watch: Trump's Defence Pick Pete Hegseth Can't Name Countries In ASEAN
A third commented: "ASEAN is not a military alliance ... Mr Hegseth, a veteran of the Army National Guard, has no diplomatic or administrative experience but will lead the defence department ...
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‘Do your homework’: Trump’s defence nominee under fire for lack of Asean knowledge in senate hearing as senator issues warning
President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Defence Secretary, Pete Hegseth, admitted to having limited knowledge about ...
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ASEAN Foreign Ministers Tell Myanmar Junta to Prioritize Peace Over Elections
The bloc says that any poll must be “inclusive,” but it has limited power to deter the junta from its election plans.
China brokers ceasefire between Myanmar military and rebel group
The peace deal comes into effect on the weekend but experts aren't convinced it will lead to hostilities easing across the ...
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Bangladesh frees 178 troops over deadly 2009 mutiny
DHAKA: Bangladesh let 178 former paramilitary troops walk free from jail Thursday (Jan 23), nearly 16 years after they were ...
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ASEAN welcomes Gaza ceasefire agreement
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has welcomed the Gaza ceasefire agreement.In a press statement today, ...