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The Philippines, the United States, and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining peace, stability, and freedom of navigation in the South China Sea under their trilateral partnership. The countries' foreign ministers expressed their opposition to attempts to unilaterally change the status quo by force and coercion, and reiterated
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Top diplomats from South Korea, the United States, and Japan will convene for high-level talks in Malaysia on Friday to discuss pressing regional and global issues, including the impact of US tariffs, North Korea's military ties with Russia, and China's growing assertiveness in the region. The
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A report by French newspaper Le Monde has revealed that Iran has detained a teenage French-German cyclist, Lennart Monterlos, who went missing last month while cycling across the country. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed the detention, stating that Monterlos was held for committing an infraction, but did not provide
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met in Malaysia to discuss potential solutions to the conflict in Ukraine. The 50-minute meeting yielded a "new and different approach" to peace talks, with both sides acknowledging the need for a "road map"
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China and Vietnam are moving forward with their diplomatic relations, aiming to deepen their "community with a shared future". Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized the significance of the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relationship, expressing China's willingness to enhance high-level exchanges, strengthen strategic mutual trust,
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As the conflict in Ukraine continues to escalate, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a 50-minute meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting in Malaysia. The meeting, the second in-person encounter between the two officials, comes as US President
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday, just days after President Donald Trump expressed frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin for not engaging in peace talks with Ukraine. The meeting took place in Malaysia on the sidelines of a gathering of the
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday, just days after President Donald Trump expressed frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin for not engaging in peace talks with Ukraine. The meeting is set to take place in Malaysia on the sidelines of a
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In the past year, Pakistan's diplomatic landscape has undergone a significant transformation, marked by restraint, reason, and a forward-looking tone under the leadership of Senator Ishaq Dar. Initially dismissed as a misfit in foreign affairs, Dar's elevation as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister has proven
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The Chinese foreign minister, Wang Yi, recently attended the ASEAN Plus China, Japan, ROK (APT) Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, where he presented a four-point proposal for the next stage of East Asian cooperation. The proposals aim to strengthen economic integration, build a strong and resilient East Asia,
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Top diplomats from South Korea, the United States, and Japan are set to hold high-level talks in Malaysia, marking the first senior diplomatic meeting among the three countries since the launch of South Korea's new government in June. The talks are aimed at addressing trade issues, including the
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The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, has reaffirmed the country's commitment to strengthening its relations with Turkey, a long-standing ally. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey, Hakan Fidan, and the Minister of National Defence, Yasar Guler, met with the Prime Minister to discuss areas of
