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The Chinese Embassy in Manila responded to a resolution filed by Senator Risa Hontiveros urging the declaration of its envoy as persona non grata, stating that if its diplomats are declared unwelcome, …

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's official visit includes Qatar from Oct. 18 to 20, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from Oct. 20 to 22.

He highlighted technical obstacles on the ground.

Kateryna Zelenko thanked Singaporeans for their friendship and support.

The pilot project is aimed at reducing backlogs and will involve the High Court in Kuala Lumpur, Shah Alam, Penang and Johor Bahru.

Officials in Taiwan say they believe China is practising a possible maritime blockade using a combination of military, paramilitary and civilian assets.

SEOUL, Oct. 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has decided to withdraw some diplomatic p...

Senator Robin Padilla described Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan in a positive light following their recent meeting at a business forum.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 20 — Asean must ensure that all commitments and cooperation frameworks agreed upon to combat transn...

BALI, Oct 20 — Asean countries must work together to protect children from growing online threats despite dif...

Iranian Revolutionary Guards said the oil tankers were set ablaze and halted by mines planted by IRGC Navy sailors at an illegal crossing point in the Strait of Hormuz.

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and advancing regional cooperation, Malacanang said.Marcos and Takaichi held a telephone conversation …

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told the European Parliament that six attacks by suspected Russian drones in 10 days marked a dangerous and unacceptable escalation in the Black Sea.

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) should strive to promote regional stability and prosperity while contributing to common development worldwide, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Tuesday.

The Chinese Embassy in the UK has issued a notice calling on Chinese citizens to be vigilant when crossing the British border, following a series of cases in which travelers were detained …

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is travelling to Norway for new peace talks as US pressure mounts for concessions from Kyiv to reach a deal with Russia. US envoy Steve Witkoff is expected …

The preparation for the Philippines" hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in November is mostly done, except for a few possible improvements, according to the Palace on Tuesday.

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to make positive and constructive public statements, counter misinformation and exercise restraint to prevent tensions from undermining negotiations over their maritime boundary. The six confidence-building measures were …

Efforts are also underway to involve Singapore, says communications minister Fahmi Fadzil.

The continued fallout from US Forces Korea Commander Gen. Xavier Brunson's remark that South Korea starts from the southern fence of the Demilitarized Zone is riling up the political arena. Both Brunson’s …

It's difficult to force any one to apologize. Malacañang said this on Tuesday in the wake of Chinese Ambassador Jian Quan's remarks that China would easily win if it used force in …

The announcement comes less than two weeks after South Korea said it was recalling its ambassador to Ukraine, deepening the diplomatic rift.

BALI, Oct 20 — Malaysia and Indonesia have agreed to establish inter-agency cooperation at the implementation leve...

Finance Minister Lan Foan called on Apec’s 21 members to work together to boost growth amid global economic and geopolitical challenges.

Minister of Finance Lan Foan on Tuesday called on Asia-Pacific economies to maintain economic stability in the region while enhancing resilience. The mainland official delivered the opening remarks for the Apec Finance …

Thailand’s tourism minister has responded to a Chinese Embassy travel warning about kidnappings and human trafficking, insisting that genuine holidaymakers should be safe in Thailand while promising closer cooperation with Chinese officials. …

Perhaps the true message of this "panda diplomacy" lies in the manipulation and exploitation it embodies.

Switzerland has dispatched a delegation to North Korea ahead of the planned opening of its first dedicated political office in Pyongyang, marking a step toward restoring its presence in the country after …

Myanmar’s regime reported on Monday that it had delivered two books sent by King Charles III to jailed leader Aung San Suu Kyi, along with a sealed envelope and diplomatic correspondence. Regime …

DÍLI, 20 October 2026 (TATOLI) — Timor-Leste will prepare a report on the impact of transboundary haze pollution and share it with other Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states to …

President U.Khurelsukh’s state visit to Germany, the first by a Mongolian president in 14 years, is significant as it is taking place within the framework of the 100th anniversary of educational cooperation …

Amirudin Shari says the state government’s planned cooperation is with Bersatu, not PN, and the agreement is expected to be signed next week.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has praised Indonesia as a key pillar of multilateralism, citing its ...

光陽機車（Kymco）發出原廠通知，針對新上市的水冷跑旅 G7 的部分車輛進行零件預防性更換，將更換繼電器相關零件與左後叉組零件。…

Hong Kong’s leader pledged to showcase the city’s financial strengths to the world as it hosts the two-day Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting for the first time. Observers said the event, which began …

Abbas Araghchi made the remark as he hosted his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, in Iran on Monday, on the latter's first visit since the outbreak of the conflict.

The US-India comprehensive trade deal is nearing completion, raising hopes it could be signed during Marco Rubio’s visit to India.

Newtalk新聞 菲律賓與中國的外交摩擦再度升溫，中國駐菲律賓大使井泉日前宣稱，若中國決定對菲律賓動武，將能輕易取勝，引發菲國政界強烈不滿。菲律賓參議員杜爾弗（Erwin Tulfo）19 日表示，正與多名參議員研議提出動議，要求將井泉列為「不受歡迎人物」，更喊話井泉與其等到被正式宣布，不如主動打包走人。 杜爾弗受訪時表示，他與參議院多數黨的議員正準備提出相關提案，最快可能 19 日至 20 日提交。他認為，井泉近期的發言已引發爭議，菲方有必要表達立場。所謂「不受歡迎人物」（persona non grata）是外交與政治場合常見的表態方式，若相關提案獲得支持，將進一步加深中菲雙方的外交對立。 這場風波源於菲律賓國防部長鐵歐多洛（Gilberto Teodoro Jr.）日前批評中國是區域內的「麻煩製造者」。此前，菲律賓副總統杜特蒂（Sara Duterte）曾反指馬尼拉政府才是「東南亞的麻煩製造者」，鐵歐多洛隨後出面反駁，雙方言論交鋒也讓菲國內部政治爭議延伸至中菲關係。 面對菲律賓官員的批評，井泉日前在奎松市出席活動期間接受媒體訪問，談及中國可能採取的軍事行動時表示，中國若要動用武力，「很容易就能獲勝」，但強調「我們不會選擇動用武力，我們熱愛和平。」這番言論在菲律賓引起強烈反彈，外交部隨即採取行動。 菲律賓外交部長拉薩洛（Maria Theresa Lazaro）19 日召見井泉，當面表達菲方對相關言論的嚴重關切與強烈反對，並直指其上週對媒體發表的說法帶有挑釁意味，無法接受。 至於中方可能對批評中國的菲律賓政客採取限制入境等反制措施，杜爾弗則表示並不在意。他指出，「到目前為止，我根本沒有計畫前往中國、香港或澳門他們的領土。」 杜爾弗也強調，國會議員既然是由民眾選出，就有責任針對公共議題發聲，不能因為擔心外界反應而噤聲。他表示，政治人物之所以公開表達意見，正是因為他們享有這項權利。延伸閱讀：防「零元購」洗劫！ 米蘭精品店急暫停營業 義大利擬派五百軍人進駐維安為防強劫、縱火等失控狀況再發生！ 法國巴黎在內等多個城市實施宵禁 俄軍空襲烏克蘭釀10死！澤連斯基控盟友未預警 急會洛克希德馬丁爭取防空飛彈菲律賓外長緊急召見中國大使 主張動武言論「挑釁」且「不可被接受」民進黨示警中國介選手法：造假緋聞、假醜聞、動員在地協力者跟監暴力

An associate economics professor on Tuesday said hosting the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Finance Ministers' Meeting would strengthen Hong Kong's role as a super connector and boost international confidence in the …

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Poulev on Monday, with both sides agreeing to expand practical cooperation.