The top diplomats of the 11-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations met in person with their Myanmar counterpart on Sunday for the first time since the coup, in an effort to kick-start a five-year-old peace initiative that has failed to end a civil war gripping the country.
SEOUL, July 12 - South Korea's unification ministry is seeking North Korea's help to find a missing seaman near the two countries' border on the east coast, it said on Sunday.
It marks his second term serving as the chief minister of the state.
It marks her second official overseas visit aimed at fostering friendship and goodwill, after a visit to Laos in 2025.
Myanmar’s foreign minister had made that assurance during a meeting with South-east Asian counterparts.
The 57-year-old captain of the boat was arrested for “violations of laws” resulting in the capsize.
Police in southern An Giang province said they arrested the 57-year-old captain of the boat for "violations of laws" resulting in the capsize.
The sailor is believed to have drifted across the de facto inter-Korean maritime border.
Anwar must ensure his alliance bounces back by the time he calls a general election due by early 2028.
Some victims said they refrained from telling others as "it wasn't manly" and "looked weak" to seek help.
The film had a short-lived release online before it was removed abruptly.
Financial institutions are leveraging romance and corporate banking storylines to connect with younger audiences.
An emergency alert is issued when areas experiencing a heatwave are forecast to hit perceived temperatures of 38°C or an actual temperature of 39°C for one day.
Barisan Nasional’s sweeping victory in the Johor state election has strengthened its hand within Malaysia’s unity government, while exposing cracks in Pakatan Harapan’s traditional support base, say analysts.
July 12 - One Indian national is missing after an attack on the commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman earlier on Sunday, the Ministry of External Affairs said.
The joint statement was made by Japan, the Philippines, the United States and 11 other countries.
The morning after Johor, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s coalition faces some grim electoral calculations, says CNA’s Leslie Lopez.
Thailand has ordered tighter checks on outbound cannabis smuggling.
Korean Air and Asiana Airlines, the two largest Korean carriers, do not show content rated for viewers 19 or above
Japan’s weak espionage laws and flourishing high-tech industry have made it a crucial piece of the Russian war effort.
Female shoppers had dominated the customer base of the normally bustling markets in Herat.
The prototype reusable rocket by Japan's space agency reached a height of about 10m and then landed, in a flight that lasted about 40 seconds.
Annual births have dropped by more than a quarter over the past decade.
This will be Mr Tharman's first state visit to Malaysia, Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
WENZHOU, China, July 12 - Typhoon Bavi, the most powerful storm to strike mainland China this year, brought heavy rain to the eastern coast on Sunday and lashed densely populated cities with violent winds, testing the country's ability to cope with extreme weather.
The authorities had evacuated nearly two million people in its path.
The Farm Ministry is encouraging the use of rice flour to make sweets.
Sealed during a landmark visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the pact covers tighter defence cooperation, including with naval exercises, as well as stronger ties in trade, diplomacy, culture, sport and science.
Bersama had fallen short of internal target of avoiding deposit losses and securing at least 15% of the vote.
Tens of millions of workers may be left behind by China’s pivot away from low-end manufacturing towards advanced technology.
Once fully completed, the Rooppur facility will be able to supply as much as 15% of the country’s electricity.
The Indian Prime Minister has stepped up engagement in recent weeks, signing a flurry of agreements.
Hair tie brand Kknekki was founded in South Korea before it was acquired by Norwegian accessories brand Bon Dep.
While lawyers say enforcement is legitimate, there is growing public sympathy for defendants seen as underdogs.
Cheap durians are bringing Malaysians together – from office parties to political rallies.
Barisan Nasional's Johor rival, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition, won the remaining eight seats in the closely watched contest, losing ground from the 12 seats it secured in 2022.
China still rejects the ruling, and opinion remains divided on how to resolve the dispute.
