8.7 Earthquake Triggers Pacific-Wide Tsunami Alerts
KAMCHATKA PENINSULA/TOKYO/ANCHORAGE – A powerful magnitude 8.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday morning, triggering tsunami waves between 3 and 4 meters along parts of the Russian Pacific coastline and setting off widespread tsunami warnings … Continue reading 8.7 Earthquake Triggers Pacific-Wide Tsunami Alerts
ASEAN Foreign Ministers Path Amid Global Shifts
KUALA LUMPUR – The 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) concluded in Kuala Lumpur last Tuesday with a joint communiqué reaffirming ASEAN’s commitment to inclusivity, sustainability, and regional centrality, while balancing relations amid global power rivalries, particularly with China and Russia. … Continue reading ASEAN Foreign Ministers Path Amid Global Shifts
Malaysia Urges Deeper ASEAN Trade Integration
KUALA LUMPUR –Â Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on Southeast Asian nations to “act with purpose” and deepen economic ties among themselves in response to escalating global trade tensions, particularly the latest round of U.S. tariffs targeting six ASEAN … Continue reading Malaysia Urges Deeper ASEAN Trade Integration
Southeast Asia Deepens Ties with Russia
Jakarta/Moscow — In a marked geopolitical pivot, key Southeast Asian nations are intensifying their partnerships with Russia, signaling a shift in the region’s diplomatic posture. Indonesia and Malaysia, two of ASEAN’s most influential members, have both demonstrated growing alignment with … Continue reading Southeast Asia Deepens Ties with Russia
Indonesia and Russia Hold First Joint Naval Drills
JAKARTA – In a move that has raised eyebrows in Western capitals, Indonesia and Russia conducted their first-ever joint naval drills this week, marking a significant development in the relationship between the two nations. The naval exercises, though relatively small … Continue reading Indonesia and Russia Hold First Joint Naval Drills