Thailand respects Malaysia’s decision to close illegal border bases
Commenting on the entry of illegal immigrants into Malaysia, Thailand's 4th Army Region commander Lieutenant General Paisan Nusang said Thailand has become a transit country.
Geopolitics
Canada helps Philippines in seaboard watch
Called Operation Bantay Lawud (Sea Guardian), the mission aimed to combat IUU fishing in the western Pacific, as part of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy.
Contracts worth $286.3 million inked at Vietnam International Defence Expo 2024
As of 12:00 PM on December 22, the expo had welcomed over 260,000 visitors, and 1,872 bilateral meetings and contacts had been held, with collaboration opportunities in various…
China “strongly deplores, firmly opposes” US military aid, arms sales to Taiwan
A Foreign Ministry spokesperson made the remarks on Sunday, after the White House announced on Saturday military assistance worth $571.3 million, with the US Department of Defence…
Malaysia PM Anwar to meet Indonesian President Prabowo, ex-Thai PM Thaksin on regional, ASEAN issues
The Prime Minister said the bilateral meeting with Mr. Prabowo is scheduled to take place on Dec 23. PM Anwar’s meeting with Mr. Thaksin, meanwhile, is expected to take place on…
Korea, Laos friendship groups pledge stronger cooperation in 2025
The meeting highlighted the achievements of their collaboration over the past year, focusing on contributions to development in Laos, particularly in education, public health,…
Clearing the past, building the future: US-Cambodia humanitarian collaboration
Since the early 1990s, the US has provided technical expertise, equipment and funding to support Cambodia’s demining efforts. These initiatives have not only helped clear…
Pakistan allegedly developing long-range missiles that could hit US: White House official
In his stunning revelation about the onetime close US ally in the War on Terror, Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer said Islamabad’s conduct raised “real questions”…
Prioritise reconstruction of Gaza, West Bank, Lebanon: Prof Yunus
Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Yunus urges decisive, collective action to end Israeli forces' brutalities.
Vietnam Party Chief To Lam receives visiting Chinese Minister of Defence Dong Jun
The visit by the Chinese defence minister helps materialise high-level common perceptions on strengthening bilateral defence and security cooperation as a key pillar in…