Jokowi, Albanese ride bikes as diplomatic wheels turn
Stressing the importance of engaging with Southeast Asia's largest economy, Australia's new prime minister brought a high-profile business delegation to Indonesia, along with…
Geopolitics
More fish imports for Philippines as China blocks Filipino fishers
An alliance of fisherfolk said the shortage of fish was the byproduct of the government’s poor response to a continuing spike in oil prices and China’s blockade of traditional…
Senior US official warns North Korea of ‘swift and forceful response’ to nuclear test
If North Korea carries out the nuclear test, it would be the seventh coming after the last one in September 2017, and fifth since Kim Jong-un took power in 2011.
Malaysia condemns suspended BJP spokesperson’s Prophet remarks
The United Arab Emirates, Oman, Indonesia, Jordan, Iraq, the Maldives, Bahrain and Turkiye are among the countries where the Indian politicians' comments have been condemned.
US, IAEA warn of nuclear test by North Korea
Commercial satellite images show that North Korea has been restoring access to the yet unused South Portal tunnel of the Punggyeri nuclear testing site.
Cambodia, China deny naval base reports as Australia voices concern
The Washington Post, citing unnamed Western officials, said a new facility at Cambodia's Ream base was being built for the "exclusive" use of the Chinese navy.
Myanmar calls outrage over activists’ death sentence ‘reckless and interfering’
The UN, the US State Department and France last week denounced the rejection of the appeals of a veteran activist and a former lawmaker, a decision that paves the way for the…
France to increase engagement in Indo-Pacific in challenging times
The writer says France and the EU remain fully committed to an inclusive approach to the Indo-Pacific that meets the expectations of regional partners.
North Korea demonstrates capability to fire missiles in succession from multiple sites
Firing multiple missiles toward targets almost simultaneously is known as a saturation attack, making it more difficult for Japan, the United States and South Korea to jointly…
Cambodia PM Hun Sen asked to take on bigger role seeking peace for region, world
The request came at a meeting between Hun Sen and Universal Peace Federation director Yun Young-ho during his visit to Cambodia to observe the June 5 commune council elections.