Biden seeks to keep China in focus by welcoming Asean leaders
It will be the first time leaders of Asean gather as a group at the White House, with up to eight leaders expected at the meeting.
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Shoot-on-sight orders in Sri Lanka after deadly violence
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Chinese drills sound alarms in Japan, Taiwan
The Chinese military’s official newspaper reported that the military’s Eastern Theater Command conducted exercises in waters east and southwest of Taiwan on May 6-8.
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Indonesia’s neverending battle against illegal cigarettes
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Marcos, Duterte head for landslide win
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US may influence Asean to press Myanmar take back Rohingyas: Bangladesh minister
The foreign minister also thanked the US Agency for International Development for their support for displaced Myanmar people.