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China's Xi faces dilemma as consulate blast sparks fear of Myanmar chaos
Bloomberg News, Published on 22/10/2024
» SINGAPORE - For decades, China has sought to maintain influence among armed ethnic groups in Myanmar in lawless border areas while also providing support to military leaders in charge of the Southeast Asian nation. An attack on its consulate last week shows that balancing act is becoming untenable.
Blinken heads to Israel to revive Gaza ceasefire talks after Sinwar death
Reuters, Published on 22/10/2024
» TEL AVIV: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Israel on Tuesday, the first stop of a wider Middle East tour aimed at reviving Gaza ceasefire talks and discussing the enclave's future following the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, but any breakthrough ahead of the looming U.S. election looks elusive.
Times of change
Published on 21/10/2024
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Fretting over peace in South, House speaker urges cops to catch Tak Bai suspects
Published on 20/10/2024
» House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha has expressed his concern over the conflict and insurgency in the far South now that police have little time left to arrest and prosecute defendants in the 2004 Tak Bai massacre case.
China starts new round of war games near Taiwan, offers no end date
Reuters, Published on 14/10/2024
» TAIPEI: China's military started a new round of war games near Taiwan on Monday, saying it was a warning to the "separatist acts of Taiwan independence forces", and offered no date for when they may conclude, drawing condemnation from Taipei's government.
Asean urges early accord on S.China Sea code, end to Myanmar violence
Published on 13/10/2024
» Southeast Asian leaders called on Sunday for swift agreement on a code of conduct for the South China Sea based on international law, while demanding an immediate halt to fighting in Myanmar and inclusive peace talks to end its civil war.
PM helps Thailand shine at Asean talks
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/10/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra successfully represented Thailand at the Asean summits in the Lao capital of Vientiane, which ended on Friday, government spokesman Jirayu Houngsub said.
Thailand offers to host new Myanmar talks
Published on 10/10/2024
» Thailand has offered to host informal consultations on efforts to end the crisis in Myanmar in December, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Asean stresses ‘stabilising’ role
Published on 10/10/2024
» VIENTIANE - Asean remains a “stabilising force” in Southeast Asia despite making only incremental progress on key issues, including the civil war in Myanmar and a code of conduct for the South China Sea, its secretary-general said on Thursday.
China has no right to represent Taiwan, says Lai
Reuters, Published on 10/10/2024
» TAIPEI - China has no right to represent Taiwan, but the island is willing to work with Beijing to combat global challenges like climate change, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday, striking both a firm and a conciliatory tone.