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Trump can do more for Asean allies
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 24/01/2018
» When President Donald Trump decided to attend the East Asia Summit (EAS) last November, the Asean chair, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, was elated. However, roughly 56 hours after his arrival and after his participation in a series of meetings in Manila, the chair shuddered as the No.1 guest decided to leave early without attending the grouping's most exclusive leaders-only strategic forum, the 12th EAS.
Philippines prepares for volcano emergency
Reuters, Published on 26/01/2018
» LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines: The Philippines is bracing for a possible three-month-long emergency in areas around an erupting volcano, which has already displaced more than 81,000 and caused overcrowding at temporary shelters, the country's disaster agency said on Friday.
Cobra Gold 2018: No more cheap talk, just action
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 06/02/2018
» The Cobra Gold multilateral military exercise is a barometer of how strong the Thai-US security commitment is despite several hiccups in recent years. Thailand's strategic role and value cannot be underestimated, especially at this pivotal juncture with the fluid security landscape of the region. After nearly a decade of inertia, the Thai and US administrations are gradually fine-tuning their wave-lengths and meeting mutual security needs.
Cyclone wreaks havoc in Tonga's capital, parliament flattened
Reuters, Published on 13/02/2018
» WELLINGTON: Tonga’s neighbours scrambled to deliver emergency relief on Tuesday after Cyclone Gita tore across the Pacific island nation in the middle of the night, flattening the parliament, tearing roofs off homes and causing widespread flooding.
Koreans join Cobra Gold drill
Published on 17/02/2018
» SATTAHIP: Troops from South Korea on Saturday joined their Thai and US counterparts in an amphibious vehicle landing drill as part of Southeast Asia's largest multinational military exercise.
New strikes hit Syria enclave after UN delays truce vote
AFP, Published on 24/02/2018
» DOUMA (SYRIA) - Deadly air strikes hit the Syrian rebel enclave of Eastern Ghouta for a seventh straight day on Saturday after the United Nations again delayed a vote on a ceasefire.
Humanitarian 'pause' takes effect in Syria enclave
AFP, Published on 27/02/2018
» DOUMA (SYRIA) - A humanitarian "pause" announced by Russia in Syria's deadly bombardment of Eastern Ghouta took effect Tuesday, offering a short window for the enclave's traumatised residents to emerge from their basements.
Fighting continues in Syria enclave despite truce: UN
AFP, Published on 27/02/2018
» GENEVA - Fighting raged on in Syria's Eastern Ghouta on Tuesday, making relief operations in the rebel enclave impossible despite a "humanitarian pause" announced by Russia, the United Nations said.
Violence mars first day of Syria enclave 'pause'
AFP, Published on 28/02/2018
» DOUMA (SYRIA) - A humanitarian "pause" announced by Russia in Syria's deadly bombardment of Eastern Ghouta struggled to take hold Tuesday, with fresh violence erupting and no sign of aid deliveries or residents leaving the besieged enclave.
Clashes rock edge of Syria's Ghouta despite 'truce'
AFP, Published on 28/02/2018
» BEIRUT - Syrian regime forces clashed Wednesday with rebels on the outskirts of Eastern Ghouta despite a "humanitarian pause" announced by Russia and now in its second day, a monitor said.