Myanmar junta says won’t attend Asean summit after ‘regrettable’ snub
Asean had invited Myanmar to send a “non-political representative” to this week’s foreign ministers’ meeting.
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Indonesia looks to steer Asean out of Myanmar coup fallout
While the upcoming Asean retreat will touch on various topics, the Myanmar coup crisis remains high on the agenda.
Asean looks to expedite East Timor entry
The fact-finding mission to accelerate East Timor’s accession into the bloc is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2022.
Malaysia, Brunei agree in principle to implement VTL, says PM
A proposal was also made for the implementation of four flights a week between Brunei and Malaysia when the VTL is carried out.
“Pakistan-Iran border one of peace and friendship’: PM Imran tells Iran
The prime minister also emphasised the importance of close bilateral collaboration to boost trade and regional connectivity.
India enters a new phase of partnership with Philippines
The visit comes days after the two nations signed a $375 million contract for the BrahMos shore-based anti-ship missile system.
S. Korea, US, Japan commit to aligning approaches on N. Korea
The high-level meeting came after Pyongyang fired off nine ballistic missiles and two land-attack cruise missiles in January.
Ex-UN chief Ban lauds Cambodia’s roles as ASEAN chair
Former UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon said Hun Sen's recent visit to Myanmar was an important step towards a solution to the conflict.
Cambodia holding Asean chairmanship at unprecedented time of troubles: Foreign minister
He made the remarks during a meeting with the Senate’s Commission on Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, Media and Information.
Pakistan summons Indian envoy over hijab ban in Karnataka schools
Islamabad's ire was directed at the order banning Muslim students from wearing the hijab in the Indian state of Karnataka.