EXPLAINER - Why is ASEAN holding a special meeting on Myanmar?
For ASEAN to remain credible as a mediator, it may need to present a new strategy before the summit.
Thu Oct 27 2022
ASEAN slams progress on Myanmar peace plan at talks overshadowed by Taiwan
China's Wang Yi and Russia's Sergei Lavrov walked out of a plenary meeting today when their Japanese counterpart spoke.
Fri Aug 05 2022
ASEAN envoy seeks Myanmar junta blessing to meet its opponents
Malaysia's Foreign Minister, Saifuddin Abdullah, on Thursday urged Prak Sokhonn to meet with NUG.
Fri Feb 18 2022
Malaysia supports Prak Sokhonn's role as the ASEAN special envoy on Myanmar
Malaysia supports the role of Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn as the Special Envoy of the ASEAN Chair on Myanmar, and wishes him all the best on his proposed visit to Myanmar in March.
Thu Feb 17 2022
Cambodia to host summit of ASEAN foreign ministers from Feb 16
Cambodia's foreign minister and ASEAN special envoy, Prak Sokhonn, is preparing for his first visit to Myanmar.
Sat Jan 29 2022
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024