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Asean’s Myanmar peace push needs Japan’s ‘silent diplomacy’
Japan has long established itself as a pioneer of mediation in Southeast Asia. In 1990, for example, its officials helped broker talks between Cambodia’s warring factions, supplementing international efforts to end conflict in the country. Now, Tokyo is seeking to upgrade its diplomatic toolkit. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ International Peace Mediation Unit was set up in March, followed by the launch of the Parliamentary Association for Peace Mediation in May. Around the same time, the...
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China’s Military Expansion in Southeast Asia Masks a More Complicated Reality
The Chinese Ministry of Defense’s announcement of a “joint support and training center” at an airport in Ban Keun, Laos, on Sept. 29 drew attention to the People’s Liberation Army’s growing footprint in Southeast Asia. Although China does not call it a “base” and said it’s “not targeted at any third party,” it is China’s first publicly acknowledged overseas military facility centered on airpower. Ban Keun joins Djibouti and Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base as nodes in a burgeoning network of overseas
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Trump says he deserves Nobel Peace Prize but has doubts he will get it
US President Donald Trump, who waged war with Iran and has yet to broker peace in Ukraine, said on Wednesday that he should win the Nobel Peace Prize but acknowledged doubt about his chances. “I don’t know what their decision is going to be,” Trump said of the 2026 award, which the Norwegian Nobel Committee will announce on Friday. “They have a reputation for maybe not giving it to people like me.” Since his return to the White House last year, Trump has repeatedly said he deserves what may be t
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Asian Games: Pakistan settle for squash silver as Iran end volleyball run
Pakistan’s wait for a men’s squash team gold at the Asian Games goes on. Sixteen years after beating Malaysia 2-0 in Guangzhou for their last title in the event, Pakistan found the result reversed at the Nagoya Kinjo Futo Arena on Friday, losing the final 2-0 to the same opponents and settling for silver — their second successive runners-up finish after also losing the final to India at the last edition in Hangzhou. Nasir Iqbal got the final under way against Ameeshenraj Chandaran and started br
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China’s Military Open New Logistics and Training Facility in Laos
The center north of Vientiane, a counterpart to a similar naval facility in Cambodia, marks a further extension of Beijing's security presence in mainland Southeast Asia.
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Pakistan in uncharted waters as ‘super El Nino’ multiplies threats
• 2027 most likely to become hottest year ever • El Nino may impact monsoon, bring droughts to southern provinces; can cause 451,000 extra deaths ISLAMABAD: With 2027 likely to become the hottest year due to the cumulative effects of global warming and El Nino, Pakistan is in uncharted waters, as this weather pattern could push the country toward food insecurity and extreme temperatures. According to the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) and climate scientists, a very strong El Nino increa
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El Nino could cause 451,000 extra heat deaths, estimates say
This year’s powerful El Nino weather pattern could lead to 451,000 additional heat-related deaths worldwide through February as it turbocharges global temperatures, according to projections published on Wednesday. The warming phenomenon, which was declared in June and is due to peak later this year, is on course to be the strongest on record, amplifying the effects of human-induced climate change. The estimates by the Climate Impact Lab at the University of Chicago found that developing countrie
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Pakistan stands out amid flurry of diplomacy at UNGA
• As Islamabad presses Washington and Tehran to return to talks, Trump reveals ‘three-hour meeting’ with Iranian delegation • US president hails PM Shehbaz as ‘terrific man’; diplomatic efforts win praise from UN chief • Dar joins counterparts from Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Egypt in stressing need to uphold Islamabad MoU NEW YORK: Pakistan remained front and centre on Tuesday, amid a flurry of diplomatic activity at UN Headquarters, as world leaders came together to address the 81st General Asse
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'Terrific man' Shehbaz gets special mention during Trump's UNGA speech
United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday called Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif a “terrific man” during his address to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) as he once again mentioned his role in ending the Pakistan-India conflict in May 2025. During a speech that covered the conflict in Iran, artificial intelligence and criticism of the UN, Trump once again listed conflicts that he had played a role in ending. “Since I took office, it has been my honour to help settle eight wars, and
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Asian Games: Pakistan kabaddi team cruise past Malaysia as Asim Khan takes MMA bronze
Pakistan’s kabaddi team opened their Asian Games campaign in commanding fashion on Monday, while Asim Khan’s run in the MMA event ended in the semi-finals with a bronze already secured. In the kabbadi’s Group B fixture at the Tokai Citizen Gymnasium, Pakistan dismantled Malaysia 65-22, racing to a 38-11 lead by half-time before adding 27 more in the second period. The national side also recorded 10 all-out points in a dominant display. Pakistan face Nepal, who lost 48-59 to Thailand, on Tuesday.
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Thailand Accuses Cambodia of Stationing Troops at World Heritage Site During Border Fighting
Last week, UNESCO released a report detailing the extensive damage caused to the World Heritage Site by Thai military attacks.
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Russian Baltic Fleet’s training ship Perekop arrives at Cambodia’s Sihanoukville port
During an official welcoming ceremony at the pier, the Perekop was greeted by representatives of the Royal Cambodian Navy and Russian Ambassador to Cambodia Anatoly Borovik
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Cambodia's floating schools hit by rising fuel costs
The Iran war has sent fuel prices higher in Cambodia, squeezing families who rely on fishing and boats for their livelihoods. For children living on Tonle Sap, rising fuel costs pose yet another barrier to education.
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Security Is the Key to Resolving the Thai-Cambodia Border Conflict
“The first step is security: uphold the ceasefire, reduce military risks, clear mines, strengthen law enforcement, and cooperate against criminal networks.”
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Gilani seeks equal application of international law
• Senate chairman says ‘peace cannot be selective’, calls for greater Global South role in shaping rules • Reaffirms Pakistan’s resolve to work with Cambodia while meeting its leadership in Phnom Penh ISLAMABAD: Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gilani has called for stronger parliamentary diplomacy and the uniform application of international law, emphasising that peaceful conflict resolution was vital to securing global peace and shared prosperity. “Peace cannot be selective. A threat to peace anywh
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Why Cambodia is reviving US military drills despite close China ties
Cambodia is preparing to restart joint military exercises with the United States next year, in a move analysts described as a pragmatic reset of defence ties strained since 2017 – though not a pivot away from China. Senior officials from both countries discussed restarting the Angkor Sentinel drills last weekend, alongside expanded training and military reforms, Cambodian media reported. Washington has also signalled interest in further visits to Ream, a strategically located Cambodian naval...
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Trump heads into midterms short on foreign policy wins
With the Iran war now at a costly standoff and crises from Ukraine to Gaza still unresolved, President Donald Trump’s ambitious foreign policy agenda appears stuck as he heads into November’s midterm elections. The setbacks are striking for a president who returned to office last year promising to be a “peacemaker” and made resolving international conflicts a centerpiece of his second-term agenda. Trump has grown impatient with reporters’ questions and even US allies. This week, he lashed out a
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Opinion: Amid genocide in Gaza, why must Palestinian journalists uphold the illusion of neutrality?
Opinion: Amid genocide in Gaza, why must Palestinian journalists uphold the illusion of neutrality? On 20 June 2026, the Israeli army killed Al Jazeera Mubasher cameraman Ahmed Wishah in a drone strike, less than two and a half months after the killing of his brother, Al Jazeera Mubasher correspondent Mohammed Wishah, who was targeted by the same army on 8 April. After Mohammed's death, Ahmed appeared on Al Jazeera pleading: "Let Mohammed be the last journalist Israel kills. We don't want any m
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Amid genocide in Gaza, why must Palestinian journalists uphold the illusion of neutrality?
Amid genocide in Gaza, why must Palestinian journalists uphold the illusion of neutrality? Ahmed Abu Artema on Wed, 08/19/2026 - 08:48 Israel has killed over 200 media workers to eliminate witnesses to war crimes, but people enduring the onslaught are the best equipped to document the violence Mourners gather around the body of Al Jazeera Mubasher cameraman Ahmed Wishah, his press vest laid on the shroud, at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, on 21 June 2026 (Reut
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US war on Iran puts Cambodian children’s education at risk
US war on Iran puts Cambodian children’s education at risk
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Southeast Asia’s landmine clearers face closure as global aid shifts to new wars
En Poy was minding cattle in a former Khmer Rouge stronghold in Cambodia when he set off his first landmine. The blast from the rusty relic he picked up cost him an arm and an eye. It also inspired his career with non-profit organisation Cambodian Self Help Demining, which clears landmines and unexploded ordnance across the country, deadly remnants of wars from the last century. Groups like Poy’s that rely on foreign aid are struggling as donors shift funding for humanitarian demining towards...
SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST ·
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How monarchies stay relevant, Pakistan’s new defence pact: 7 Asia highlights
We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. How Southeast Asia’s monarchies stay relevant in a volatile region The kings in Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia and Brunei have to be attuned to societal or economic changes to survive, analysts say. 2. ‘Islamic Nato’? Why Pakistan’s new defence pact has India on edge A..
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In Cambodia, Iran war forcing families to choose between school for kids or survival
Developing countries reliant on imported energy are most exposed to disruptions from the war, with girls more likely to be impacted in places that prioritize sons The post In Cambodia, Iran war forcing families to choose between school for kids or survival appeared first on The Times of Israel.
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How Cambodian worker exodus exposes Thailand’s fragile labour model
After last year’s border conflict with Cambodia, hundreds of thousands of migrant workers left Thailand, exposing how dependent parts of its economy had become on cross-border labour. Thailand has tried to ease the squeeze by holding on to workers already in the country, especially Myanmar nationals. But figures from the International Labour Organization (ILO) and warnings from employer groups point to a deeper problem: a workforce built around proximity, familiarity and low travel costs cannot.
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Transporters’ issues almost resolved: Sindh CM
• Murad Ali Shah directs transport department to address remaining demands • KATI warns prolonged strike could disrupt production, essential supplies • LCCI calls for meaningful dialogue to end strike; says export containers worth $500 million stranded at factories KARACHI: As the goods transporters’ strike entered its sixth day on Thursday, continuing to disrupt industrial activity and exports, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah claimed that the dispute was “almost resolved” and only a fe
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The Pakistan the world keeps missing
International standards are often assumed to be a modern invention. They are not. Many predate the United Nations itself; the International Labour Organization (ILO), for instance, was established under the League of Nations and only later folded into the UN system. Countries have long used such standards to strengthen governance, build credibility, and integrate into the global economy. Pakistan has been one of them. Over the decades, it has voluntarily become a party to numerous international
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Thailand hits back at ‘inaccuracies’ in UN expert’s Cambodia findings
Thailand has issued a full-throated rebuttal of comments by a UN human rights specialist whose visit last week to Cambodia found 20,000 people remain displaced by the border war, as the neighbouring nations engage in a battle for international opinion over their deadly territorial dispute. Thailand and Cambodia fought a brief but bloody border war in July and December last year that killed scores and displaced roughly a million people across both sides of the disputed frontier. A December 2025..
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Pakistan welcomes Board of Peace developments under Gaza Peace Plan: PM Shehbaz
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that Pakistan welcomed developments under the Board of Peace towards implementing the disarmament process under the Gaza Peace Plan. Earlier today, US President Donald Trump said talks in Cairo between mediators and Hamas leaders on Thursday have led to a phased disarmament agreement in Gaza, but a Hamas official described the deal as a draft and US officials said Israel was sceptical the Palestinian group would surrender its weapons. “Today, the Boar
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EU Announces New Sanctions Targeting Southeast Asia-Based Online Scam Networks
Cambodia's Prince Holding Group and the Democratic Karen Benevolent Army, a Myanmar-based rebel group, were among the targeted groups.
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Southeast Asian Resort Towns Suffer as Iran War Keeps European Tourists Away
Soaring airfares and disruptions to Middle Eastern travel hubs are keeping many travelers away from destinations in Cambodia, Thailand and Indonesia.
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Green alternatives to oil dependence
Pakistan’s trade deficit surged to $39.47 billion in FY26, the highest in four years, highlighting the country’s deep structural dependence on imported energy. The petroleum group import bill alone reached $16.86bn, up from $15.94bn a year earlier, while crude oil imports jumped 32.1 per cent to $7.17bn. These figures underscore the urgent need to shift from imported fossil fuels to affordable green energy. Middle East conflicts and flawed energy policy have repeatedly forced Pakistan into last-
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US unveils new tariffs on 60 trade partners, including Pakistan, over forced labour concerns
The United States said on Thursday that it would impose new tariffs on 60 trading partners, including Pakistan, India, China and the European Union, over forced labour concerns, replacing an expiring global duty rolled out by US President Donald Trump earlier this year. The levies, effective Friday, range from 10 per cent to 12.5pc. “The United States has had a forced labor import ban for nearly a century, and rigorously enforces it; it’s well past time for our trading partners to do the same,”
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US unveils new tariffs on 60 partners, including Pakistan, over forced labour concerns
The United States said on Thursday that it would impose new tariffs on 60 trading partners, including Pakistan, India, China and the European Union, over forced labour concerns, replacing an expiring global duty rolled out by US President Donald Trump earlier this year. The levies, effective Friday, range from 10 per cent to 12.5pc. “The United States has had a forced labor import ban for nearly a century, and rigorously enforces it; it’s well past time for our trading partners to do the same,”
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US unveils tariffs on 60 partners, including Pakistan, over forced labour concerns as Trump rebuilds trade agenda
The United States said on Thursday that it would impose new tariffs on 60 trading partners, including Pakistan, India, China and the European Union, over forced labour concerns, replacing an expiring global duty rolled out by US President Donald Trump earlier this year. The levies, effective Friday, range from 10 per cent to 12.5pc. “The United States has had a forced labor import ban for nearly a century, and rigorously enforces it; it’s well past time for our trading partners to do the same,”
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