Whither ASEAN in the South China Sea?
As ASEAN maintains its deafening silence in the South China Sea, Indonesia could step up to the plate in a mediating role, wielding its recognition as a rising middle power with…
Conflict/War
Myanmar rebels say they have repelled junta push to take back border town
The border town of Myawaddy, adjacent to Thailand, was wrested from military control by a coalition of anti-junta forces led by the Karen National Union on Thursday.
Iran’s drone attack on Israel a legitimate act, says PM Anwar
He added that Putrajaya welcomed assurances from Iran that its response would be the extent of their action, provided there were no further provocations by Israel.
Mideast escalation could pose major economic risk to Indonesia
Former Finance Minister Bambang Brodjonegoro said Indonesia’s economic growth this year could end up between 4.6 and 4.8 percent if escalation occurred, short of the…
Iran’s attacks on Israel: Bark, not bite
"If Iran had intended to cause more than the little damage that its attacks have done, they would've strategically targeted Israel through Hezbollah by unleashing the group's…
As Pakistan begins second phase of deportation, Afghan women fear what lies ahead
According to sources, the total number of undocumented Afghans who have returned to Afghanistan in the first round of deportation last November stands at around the half million…
G7 leaders condemn Iran attack on Israel in ‘strongest terms’
According to a senior U.S. government official, the leaders discussed possible response measures, such as implementing sanctions against Iran and designating the Islamic…
Israel, Iran trade accusations at Security Council meeting
Each country called the other the main threat to peace in the Middle East and called on the Security Council to impose sanctions.
Restraint required to stop Gaza crisis spreading: China Daily
Iran had previously vowed to retaliate after an air strike on an Iranian consulate in Syria earlier this month killed seven members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' elite…
Asia calls for an immediate de-escalation after Iran’s retaliatory strikes against Israel
Several Asian countries expressed condemnation and called for "restraint" after Iran’s drone and missile strikes against Israel last April 13.