Thais vent anger at Cambodia with loudspeaker protests, army says
The Royal Thai Army said the loudspeaker broadcasts at the border reflected Thai people’s displeasure at incursions into their territory and were a non-violent form of protest.
Geopolitics
Manila to protest China’s `deliberate ramming’ of Philippine vessel
Per the Philippine Coast Guard, a China Coast Guard ship, on Sunday, initially fired a water cannon at the BRP Datu Pagbuaya, a vessel that belonged to the Bureau of Fisheries and…
Vietnam, Laos strengthen cooperation across multiple fields
Laos' FM Thongsavanh Phomvihane reaffirmed his ministry’s commitment to continuing close coordination with Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the embassy to effectively…
Pakistan, Iran border in Mashkel reopens after four years
The prolonged closure had severely impacted the lives and livelihoods of residents on both sides of the border, particularly those living in the remote areas of Mashkel.
Taiwan president expected to announce new air defence system in face of Chinese pressure
Taiwan is ramping up defence spending and modernising its armed forces, but faces a China that has a far larger military and is adding its own advanced new weapons like stealth…
A Korea–Japan Economic Community
The writer says: "If political courage matches economic logic, the idea could eventually gain traction. If not, it will remain a daring dream, perhaps ahead of its time, but not…
Singapore, New Zealand elevate ties, commit to raising relationship to new heights
The countries upgraded ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) after 60 years of diplomacy and 25 years of free trade.
Vietnamese platforms remove Chinese TV series over territorial map
The series "Let Me Shine" includes a scene depicting China’s nine-dash-line map, which is considered a violation of Vietnam's sovereign territory.
Thai First Army Area issues urgent letter to Cambodia for unexploded ordnance disposal
A meeting between Thai and Cambodian officials concluded with an agreement to cooperate on humanitarian demining efforts, aimed at supporting economic and social development and…
Explainer: Does the Gaza deal mean the two-year-old conflict is over?
Plenty of pitfalls remain about some of the thornier issues on which previous initiatives have foundered, such as the full extent of an Israeli withdrawal, the disarmament of…