ASEAN to remain resolute in face of North Korea threat
At this juncture in time, ASEAN should release a statement expressing its worries and backing the efforts of South Korea and the UN to promote worldwide peace and stability.
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Paris exhibition spotlights Afghan women who ‘lost hope’
No Woman’s Land' highlights everyday lives of Afghan women under Taliban rule.
Can a legal miracle prevent further violence in Thailand’s deep South?
All eyes are firmly fixed on whether the Cabinet will ask for a Royal Decree to amend the Criminal Code to allow prosecutions in the Tak Bai case.
X suspends new account posting on behalf of Iran’s Khamenei
The account had a short notice reading "X suspends accounts which violate the X Rules," though the Elon Musk-owned platform did not specify which rule had been violated.
South Korea to hold talks with NATO allies amid North Korea troops in Russia
The upcoming meeting marks the first 2+2 talks between the treaty allies since March 2021—held two months after the Biden administration took office—and notably the first 2+2…
Indonesia condemns Israeli strikes on Iran, calls for restraint from all parties
The Indonesian Foreign Ministry said Israel’s “illegal occupation of Palestinian territory remains the root cause of conflicts in the Middle East” and that the two-state…
Signs point to North Korean troops in Russia-Ukraine combat zone
South Korean, US defence chiefs to meet in Washington. South Korean government to brief NATO, EU this week.
Pakistan President, PM reaffirm support to occupied Kashmir freedom struggle
The United Nations Security Council has repeatedly affirmed the right of the Kashmiri people to self-determination through a fair and impartial plebiscite.
Indonesia reaffirms support for Palestine at BRICS Summit
“I will make sure that the issue of Palestine remains at the forefront of Indonesian diplomacy, and we will continue to stand firm with the Palestinian people,” the newly…
South Korean President Yoon signals flexibility in no-weapons policy for Ukraine
The President's comment came after South Korea's presidential office confirmed Tuesday that, depending on how the battlefield situation in Ukraine unfolds, Seoul will first…