Australia’s foreign minister Penny Wong is expected to attend the annual Asean meeting. (EPA Images pic) SYDNEY: The Asia-Pacific region is seeing more destabilising actions, according to Australia’s foreign minister, who cited China’s recent missile test and its military buildup as issues where na»»»

The United Kingdom's nationalization of British Steel, previously owned by China's Jingye Group, has drawn strong responses from the Chinese government and industry experts, who said the move undermines market principles and investor confidence while reflecting a broader global shift toward priorit»»»

VIENTIANE, Laos – Authorities in Laos have said they are unable to determine the exact cause of death or pursue more serious criminal charges against those involved in the deaths of six foreign tourists linked to methanol-contaminated alcohol in Vang Vieng in November 2024. The Lao Ministry of Publ»»»

Iran has received mediation proposals to restart negotiations with the United States, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Monday, according to state media. However, Iran would continue to defend itself resolutely, Baghaei said. "I emphasize once again that the diplomatic apparatus co»»»

Top diplomats from China and the Philippines are set to meet this week for the first time in two years, as their rift widens from the South China Sea to include Japan and Taiwan. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is scheduled to meet with Philippine counterpart Ma. Theresa Lazaro on the sidelines of»»»