China claims sovereignty over Pagasa Island; accuses Philippines of encroachment
The Philippine Foreign Affairs Department, however, previously defied China’s claims and insisted that the Philippines owns the area.
Conflict/War
Time for ASEAN to work towards bringing peace back to Myanmar — Thailand, Vietnam
Thai Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-nukara said Vietnam is ready to support Thailand’s “humanitarian corridor” in the border area, as it is part of ASEAN’s…
Indonesia, Jordan air-drop aid into Gaza on Idul Fitri eve
The aid had a total weight of 3,200 kilograms of food and medicines, consisting of 20 packages at 160 kg each.
Global community must help stop Gaza massacre, says PM Anwar
The Prime Minister reiterated that Malaysia will continue to be committed in voicing its firm stance on the plight of Palestinians on the world stage.
PM Srettha tells Foreign Ministry, Army to ensure Myanmar border conflict doesn’t spill over
The Pha Sone Camp, where combat between Myanmar’s military and the Karen National Union's forces is centred, is only 7 kilometres from the Thai city of Mae Sot.
Rohingya mark Eid in Indonesia limbo after treacherous sea voyage
From mid-November to late January, more than 1,700 Rohingya refugees landed on Indonesian shores, according to the UN refugee agency.
Myanmar’s war refugees demand demilitarisation zone in Myawaddy
Due to the fighting that started on March 7 in Thingan Nyinaung area, where the military operation command and military bases are located, north of Myawady, more than 3,000 people…
‘Invisible hand’ spreading lies against China in the Philippines: Chinese embassy
The Chinese Embassy doused suspicions that China was recruiting Filipino military personnel as consultants, and planting operatives in “sleeper cells’’ in the country.
Is ‘ISIS’ still a global threat?
The writer says that as last July’s attack in Bajaur, January’s attack in Iran, and the recent terror attack in Moscow show, the ability of the group’s franchises to stage…
Israel bombs Gaza on ‘saddest’ Eid day
The Israeli strikes come after US President Joe Biden labelled Israel's approach to the war a "mistake."