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India has never been defensive about stand on buying Russian oil: S. Jaishankar in Thailand

‘I have a country that has a per capita income of two thousand dollars. These are not people who can afford higher energy prices,’ says External Affairs Minister

The Hindu

UN special envoy to Myanmar arrives on inaugural visit

United Nations special envoy Noeleen Heyzer has arrived in Myanmar on her first mission to the country since her appointment last year

The Independent UK

Indonesia’s Widodo hails ‘strong’ economy, rising global profile

Indonesian leader says country stands at ‘pinnacle’ of international leadership after winning presidency of G20.

Al Jazeera

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Myanmar executions revive pressure for more sanctions

Recent executions of four democracy activists in Myanmar have reenergized efforts to get the U.S. and other governments to impose further sanctions on its army-controlled government

The Independent UK

Malaysia urges Asean states to engage Myanmar junta's rivals

Malaysia wants a clear endgame in Myanmar' faltering peace process and is advocating direct engagement by Asean states with the junta's opponents, and bringing other countries into the fold, its foreign minister said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Malaysia urges ASEAN states to engage Myanmar junta's rivals

Malaysia wants a clear endgame in Myanmar' faltering peace process and is advocating direct engagement by ASEAN states with the junta's opponents, and bringing other countries into the fold, its foreign minister said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Cyber Elite enlists IBM to beef up CSOC

Cyber Elite, a Bangkok-based cybersecurity service provider, is enlisting the tech power of American IT giant IBM in strengthening the capability of its Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) as it aims to become one of the key CSOC players in Asean within five years.

Bangkok Post

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Asean hardens position on Myanmar

The crisis in Myanmar has dominated this year’s Asean annual ministerial meeting in Phnom Penh due to Nay Pyi Taw’s growing intransigence as well as frustration among the bloc’s key members.

Bangkok Post

Borderless haze threatens Southeast Asia

Governments, civil society and the international community need to work fast as the dry season approaches and smoke haze returns in Southeast Asia.

360info

Tough words from Cambodia’s PM, but will they stop the Myanmar junta killing activists?

Hun Sen had some harsh things to say about the military regime’s executions, but his own record of repression is at odds with the censure.

Crikey

Delayed Rohingya repatriation becoming a regional crisis

The future of the Rohingya people is not only a Bangladeshi issue, it is now a global issue. Bangladesh has been seeking the cooperation of regional countries and the United Nations to repatriate hundreds of thousands of Rohingya since they were first driven from Myanmar in 2017. But the results…

Bangkok Post

Mahuta and Brownlee both urge Taiwan de-escalation

Labour and National on same page over Taiwan tensions, as John Key hits out at US politician Nancy Pelosi over her 'reckless' visit.

Newsroom.co.nz

Asean envoy laments 'lack of trust' in Myanmar

PHNOM PENH: A lack of trust and political will is stifling Myanmar’s peace process and Asean will continue to shun its ruling generals, unless they engage opponents and make concrete progress, the group's special envoy said on Saturday.

Bangkok Post

ASEAN special envoy to Myanmar warns on further executions

Cambodia’s foreign minister says efforts by Myanmar’s neighbors to help restore peace and normalcy to the strife-torn Southeast Asian nation were hindered by the country’s recent executions of four political activists

The Independent UK

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Myanmar generals banned from ASEAN until peace plan progress

Foreign ministers express disappointment at military administration’s failure to implement crisis plan.

Reuters

Strong arguments over Taiwan at 'lively' ASEAN meeting, chair says

The chair of this week's meetings of the regional bloc ASEAN said on Saturday that discussions among foreign ministers over Taiwan tensions were lively and included some strong arguments, but it was better disputes were handled with words.

Bangkok Post

Asean: No Myanmar junta at summits unless peace progress

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia's foreign minister on Saturday said the Southeast Asian regional bloc had decided that Myanmar's ruling generals would remain barred from any of its meetings until they show progress on a peace plan.

Reuters

Lack of trust, political will shackling Myanmar peace process, ASEAN envoy says

A lack of trust and political will is stifling Myanmar's peace process and the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN will keep shunning its ruling generals, unless they engage opponents and make concrete progress, a special regional envoy said on Saturday.

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The Independent UK

US ‘pursuing’ Russian prisoner swap offer to free Brittney Griner

Russia warns against “megaphone diplomacy” as the US seeks release of the WNBA star

The Guardian - UK

What the fallout from Pelosi’s visit means for Taiwan and China

Analysis: China’s response gives little room for it or Taiwan to back down. Can the crisis be managed without further escalation?

The New Daily

Australia’s nuanced response to Taiwan tensions shows ‘adults are back in charge’

The Albanese government faced a powder keg moment when US congressional leader Nancy Pelosi travelled to Taiwan. Fortunately Penny Wong was in charge

The Independent UK

American diplomat’s awkward encounter with Russia and China

No eye contact among top foreign officials as Blinken enters room

ABC News

ASEAN slams progress on Myanmar peace plan at talks overshadowed by China-Taiwan tensions

The Association of South-East Asian Nations says it is "deeply disappointed" by the limited progress made by Myanmar's military rulers in implementing a peace agreement to end conflict in the country.

The Independent UK

SE Asian nations criticize Myanmar, but weaker than expected

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations foreign ministers issued their final communique after a series of meetings in the Cambodian capital, criticizing fellow member Myanmar for its lack of progress in ending the violence there, but with weaker language than several countries had hoped for

AFP

ASEAN condemns lack of Myanmar peace progress

Phnom Penh (AFP) - Southeast Asian ministers Friday condemned the lack of progress on a crisis resolution plan for coup-hit Myanmar, demanding the junta take action before a regional summit later this year.

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