The South China Sea is a complex geopolitical issue involving territorial disputes, military tensions, and conflicting claims by littoral countries including China. Analysts say as the waterway is one of Beijing’s core interests, it is also listed as “highly sensitive” by censors.

Anwar’s statement at the World Economic Forum emphasises the need to balance strong relations with China while addressing maritime issues.

Thailand braces for cold air mass with temperature drops and heavy rain. Residents should prepare for weather changes and stay updated.

Northern Thailand faces colder weather and strong winds, while the south experiences thunderstorms and high waves.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said that escalating tensions between the two countries could lead to catastrophic global consequences.

Southeast Asian foreign ministers are gathering for their first meeting this year under the regional bloc’s new chair, Malaysia, seeking a breakthrough over Myanmar’s drawn-out civil war and territorial disputes in the South China Sea.

Four major developments shaped the security environment in the South China Sea in 2024: (1) increased Chinese coercion against Philippine naval vessels and aircraft; (2) adoption of a new maritime defense strategy by the Philippines;

From left to right, Laos's Foreign Affairs Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane, Myanmar's Permanent Secretary to ASEAN Aung Kyaw Moe, Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, Thailand's ...

About 90 per cent of China’s trade is by sea, including 80 per cent of energy and 60 per cent of gas, and almost 60 per cent of all its trade moves through the Malacca Strait, making the dilemma acute

Cold wave brings frost to mountains; strong monsoon increases rain. Caution advised for health and travel in foggy areas.

BANGKOK, Jan 22 (Reuters) - United Nations human rights experts have urged Thailand not to send 48 Uyghurs in its custody back to China ... resuming a plan to curb sea arrivals mired in legal ...

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