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Pakistani PM: World should ramp up climate change fight

Pakistan’s prime minister is urging the world to step up the fight against climate change as a way to avoid more deadly flooding

The Independent UK

South Korea seeks to kickstart talks to resolve historical feuds with Japan

South Korea hopes a high-level visit to Tokyo next week will kickstart talks aimed at a breakthrough in historical disputes despite concerns the death of former Japanese premier Shinzo Abe could change Japan's policy priorities, Seoul officials said.

Reuters

6 reasons to recalibrate Thai-US ties

After years of benign neglect, Thailand is seeing some earth-shaking developments from the US, with the Biden administration apparently suddenly realising that Thailand remains a key ally in the region that has not yet been fully utilised. At this juncture, the time is right. Both countries are planning to commemorate…

Bangkok Post

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Myanmar junta can't beat rebels, should restore democracy - US diplomat

Myanmar's junta likely cannot to defeat the rebels fighting its rule and should restore democracy after seizing power last year, a senior US diplomat said.

Bangkok Post

Myanmar junta can't beat rebels, should restore democracy - U.S. diplomat

Myanmar's junta likely cannot to defeat the rebels fighting its rule and should restore democracy after seizing power last year, a senior U.S. diplomat said.

Reuters

Thai envoy warns against 'cancel rhetoric' on Myanmar

SINGAPORE: The international community should not get “stuck in cancel rhetoric” when it comes to dealing with the military junta in Myanmar, says Thailand’s new special envoy to the country.

Bangkok Post

'No chance' Myanmar polls will be free and fair: US official

Singapore (AFP) - A top US government official said Saturday there was "no chance" the Myanmar junta's planned elections next year would be free and fair.

AFP

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US official says diplomatic push in Asia paying dividends

A top State Department official says the American diplomatic push aimed at countering China’s increasing influence in the Asia-Pacific region appears to be paying dividends, with many nations showing a willingness to partner with the United States

The Independent UK

US official meets Marcos in Philippines in diplomatic push

A top State Department official has met with Philippine President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Manila, part of an ongoing diplomatic outreach in the Asia-Pacific region by Washington to try and blunt growing Chinese influence

The Independent UK

"We're not done" with sanctions on Myanmar junta and its supporters, says U.S. envoy

Washington will continue to impose sanctions on Myanmar's military and those who have helped the junta that seized power a year ago, U.S. State Department Counselor Derek Chollet said on Wednesday.

Reuters

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