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Commentary: South Korea’s upcoming presidential election will dramatically change its foreign policy

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Commentary: South Korea’s upcoming presidential election will dramatically change its foreign policy

Press Room April 13, 2025

US-SOUTH KOREAN ALLIANCE Mr Lee’s foreign policy instincts portend a major alliance crisis. If disputes between the...

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China Power: Peacemaker or troublemaker? Views in Southeast Asia vary over Beijing’s efforts in global conflicts

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China Power: Peacemaker or troublemaker? Views in Southeast Asia vary over Beijing’s efforts in global conflicts

Press Room April 13, 2025

Yun also acknowledged that China’s involvement as mediator does impact Myanmar’s sovereignty. However, she said this is...

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Myanmar marks new year festival mourning quake losses

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Myanmar marks new year festival mourning quake losses

Press Room April 13, 2025

Myanmar’s ruling military junta has commanded the five-day festival to have no music or dance. Since the...

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Israel military says missile launched from Yemen was likely intercepted

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Israel military says missile launched from Yemen was likely intercepted

Press Room April 13, 2025

JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said on Sunday (Apr 13) an attempt to intercept an incoming missile launched from Yemen was likely successful after...

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Storm, flooding death toll in Myanmar jumps to 74: State media

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Storm, flooding death toll in Myanmar jumps to 74: State media

Press Room September 15, 2024

The junta’s previous death toll was 33, with more than 235,000 people displaced, according to figures released...

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China prepares for heavy rain as typhoon nears Shanghai

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China prepares for heavy rain as typhoon nears Shanghai

Press Room September 15, 2024

SHANGHAI: Chinese authorities prepared for heavy rain on Sunday (Sep 15) as a strong typhoon approached the country’s...

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FAQ: What is the state of play in Thailand as Move Forward attempts to form the government?

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FAQ: What is the state of play in Thailand as Move Forward attempts to form the government?

Press Room May 15, 2023

COULD THE MILITARY STILL BE PART OF THE GOVERNMENT? Historically, the military has played an important role...

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Malaysia PM Anwar defends decision to extend anti-graft chief’s employment contract

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Malaysia PM Anwar defends decision to extend anti-graft chief’s employment contract

Press Room May 15, 2023

According to Bernama, the Chief Secretary to the Government Mohd Zuki Ali was quoted as saying that...

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The last-placed runner at the SEA Games who became the toast of Cambodia

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The last-placed runner at the SEA Games who became the toast of Cambodia

Press Room May 14, 2023

PHNOM PENH: Everyone in Phnom Penh, it seems, wants a selfie with Bou Samnang. The Cambodian runner...

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Thailand goes to the polls with 500 seats in Lower House being contested

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Thailand goes to the polls with 500 seats in Lower House being contested

Press Room May 14, 2023

BANGKOK: A general election kicked off on Sunday (May 14) in Thailand, where a new set of...

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