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Malaysia and Vietnam have pledged to strengthen their defence partnership, with plans to expand maritime security cooperation, technology sharing and defence industry collaboration, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin announced.
Thailand's Defence Minister Lt Gen Adul Boonthamcharoen held urgent talks with Malaysia's Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin in Kuala Lumpur, updating him on southern border security following a deadly attack and suspension of peace negotiations.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council secretary has warned that American maritime blockade operations could prompt Tehran to shut the Strait of Hormuz and other key shipping lanes, with potential ripple effects across global energy supplies.
Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah has called for calm following deadly clashes between Hindu and Muslim communities in the country's southern region, which have resulted in three fatalities.
President Trump has escalated rhetoric over the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to destroy Iranian infrastructure for each attack on commercial vessels, amid ongoing military exchanges between Washington and Tehran.
ASEAN's foreign ministers convened with 11 dialogue partners in Manila this week, prioritising energy and food security amid regional tensions. The US committed $1.5 billion in strategic investment, while Britain's new foreign secretary urged diplomatic solutions to the Iran conflict threatening regional economies.
Thailand's concerns about Chinese-made tanks supplied to Cambodia lack credibility when Bangkok possesses vastly superior military capabilities and has repeatedly conducted offensive operations across the border.
Qatar has strongly rejected claims by Israeli media that it agreed to join military action against Iran, asserting its commitment to diplomatic mediation and regional stability amid escalating Gulf tensions.
The Philippines reports that Thailand and Cambodia continue to honour their May commitment to resolve longstanding border tensions through dialogue, marking progress in ASEAN-led conflict resolution.
Three major Gulf states activated civil defence systems Friday following Iranian military operations and hostile exchanges over the Strait of Hormuz, signalling a dangerous spike in regional tensions despite recent diplomatic efforts.
Cambodia's Hun Manet and Thailand's Anutin Chanvirakul will attend the World AI Conference in Shanghai on July 17 at Xi Jinping's invitation, raising hopes China may broker border dispute resolution between the two nations.
Bangladesh's exiled Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina faces imprisonment if she returns from India, a senior government official warned Monday, contradicting her recent assertion that she plans to return in December to face court.
Vietnam has committed to working with ASEAN to support Myanmar's recovery and stability, marking the bloc's highest-level engagement with the country since 2021.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued an urgent plea for all parties to halt military operations in the Gulf and return to the negotiating table, warning that escalating tensions pose severe risks to global economic stability and international security.
Iran and Oman have committed to ongoing consultations at multiple levels regarding the Strait of Hormuz, following Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's visit to the sultanate. The talks emphasize dialogue on navigation safety.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that resolving Myanmar's ongoing political crisis requires inclusive dialogue involving all parties, while respecting the country's people's right to self-determination.
Iran's Health Ministry says US military operations on July 8-9, 2026 killed at least 14 people and injured 78 across five provinces, despite an ongoing ceasefire agreement between the two nations.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has underscored Malaysia's belief that dialogue and regional cooperation are essential to resolving Myanmar's protracted political crisis, with Thailand positioned as a pivotal partner in advancing such efforts.
Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf has declared that the strategic Strait of Hormuz will only operate under Iranian conditions, rejecting US pressure following fresh American military strikes on Iranian targets.
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Malaysia's Chief of Defence Force visited Cambodia's northwestern border region to assess security conditions and review ASEAN's monitoring operations amid ongoing regional tensions.
Kuwait has established a US$100 million emergency response fund through its development institution to repair infrastructure damaged during escalating regional tensions involving Iran, the US, and Israel.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged Malaysia's continued dedication to fortifying ASEAN as a cohesive regional bloc capable of addressing member nations' needs amid mounting geopolitical pressures and economic headwinds.
Qatar and Pakistan have facilitated separate meetings between US and Iranian negotiators in Doha, announcing progress on outstanding issues stemming from the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding following the Lake Lucerne Summit.