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South China Sea rivalry looms over ASEAN meeting

South China Sea rivalry looms over ASEAN meeting

  • Beijing claims sovereignty over almost the entire South China Sea, a vital global trade route
  • On Monday, Philippine and Chinese sailors clashed at the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea
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Iran war, Myanmar crisis and South China Sea rifts under the spotlight in ASEAN ministerial talks

Iran war, Myanmar crisis and South China Sea rifts under the spotlight in ASEAN ministerial talks

By AP ·
Special ASEAN turns to Russia for energy security as global uncertainties linger

ASEAN turns to Russia for energy security as global uncertainties linger

By Ellie Aben ·
Putin hosts ASEAN leaders amid G7 pressure on Ukraine war

Putin hosts ASEAN leaders amid G7 pressure on Ukraine war

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Leaders of ASEAN nations to meet with Putin at June summit in Russia

Leaders of ASEAN nations to meet with Putin at June summit in Russia

By AP ·
Myanmar complains over pariah treatment in ASEAN bloc

Myanmar complains over pariah treatment in ASEAN bloc

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Special Philippines calls for stronger crisis coordination in ASEAN amid Iran war video

Philippines calls for stronger crisis coordination in ASEAN amid Iran war

By Ellie Aben ·
Philippines urges Myanmar to grant ASEAN envoy access to Aung San Suu Kyi

Philippines urges Myanmar to grant ASEAN envoy access to Aung San Suu Kyi

By Reuters ·
Thailand offers backing for Myanmar’s bid to normalize ASEAN ties 

Thailand offers backing for Myanmar’s bid to normalize ASEAN ties 

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Update ASEAN chair urges Myanmar to free more prisoners including Aung San Suu Kyi

ASEAN chair urges Myanmar to free more prisoners including Aung San Suu Kyi

By Reuters ·
ASEAN foreign ministers urge US and Iran to push for permanent resolution

ASEAN foreign ministers urge US and Iran to push for permanent resolution

By Reuters ·
ASEAN summit to go ahead in May, but shortened to ‘bare bones’ program due to Middle East conflict

ASEAN summit to go ahead in May, but shortened to ‘bare bones’ program due to Middle East conflict

By Reuters ·
Special ASEAN ministers urge end to Iran war as crisis upends global markets video

ASEAN ministers urge end to Iran war as crisis upends global markets

By Ellie Aben ·

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