Thai military closely monitoring clashes in Myanmar’s Dawei township
The Thai military in Kanchanaburi is monitoring ongoing clashes between anti-junta forces and Myanmar military troops in Dawei Township, located in Myanmar’s Tanintharyi region.
Geopolitics
President Marcos orders probe into dredging, reclamation in Philippine waters
Asked if the government would hold concerned local government units (LGUs) accountable for the quarrying operations in coastal areas, officials said it would depend on the results…
Chinese President Xi arrives in Russia for state visit, says both countries have found ‘right path’ for interactions
Mr. Xi also said that during the visit he will have in-depth communication with Russian President Vladimir Putin on bilateral relations, practical cooperation as well as major…
Pakistan reopens airspace; India closes 21 airports
International flights were among those affected by the escalated military tensions between India and Pakistan, including those of US carriers, as they couldn’t use Pakistan’s…
Brunei chairs 48th ASEAN Maritime Transport Working Group Meeting
The MTWG serves as the key coordinating and implementing body under the ASEAN Senior Transport Officials Meeting (STOM), driving the progress of ASEAN-led initiatives in the…
Collective action to avoid a world trade war
We are on the precipice of a world trade war, the writers say. Active and strategic economic diplomacy will be needed to avoid it.
Myanmar delegation arrives in Moscow on goodwill visit
They are scheduled to attend the military parade in the Russian capital to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945 to be held in…
Top US general says America will keep promise to ensure Indo-Pacific allies’ security
The deteriorating South China Sea situation has raised fears among smaller nations that they will be arm-twisted into picking a side against their own self-interest.
North Korean leader, troops to skip Russia’s Victory Day despite deepening military ties
No North Korean leader has ever attended Russia’s May 9 military parade, nor has North Korea ever dispatched troops to participate in a foreign military parade.
India pushes 123 individuals into Bangladesh
Border Guard Bangladesh currently has them in its custody and is verifying their identities. It has also issued a high alert along the border and lodged a strong protest note with…