Security / Defence
Manila-Beijing friction hampers ASEAN-China code talks
The South China Sea situation was in the spotlight during yesterday’s ASEAN-China summit
ASEANAnkara may seek to normalise relations with Kurds
Ankara reportedly seeks a thaw in relations with a pro-Kurdish party and negotiations with the Kurdistan Workers Party
TurkeyBorder security drives Algerian-Libyan outreach
A Tripoli-affiliated official's trip to Algeria comes on the heels of moves by eastern forces toward the southwest
AlgeriaEthiopia’s Amhara conflict may enter crucial stage
With the war in Amhara still dragging on, the government has launched a new offensive
EthiopiaTaipei’s cross-Strait policy will be measured
Taiwan’s president has given his National Day address
TaiwanIran’s diplomacy unlikely to stop Israeli retaliation
Foreign Minister Araghchi has visited Gulf Arab neighbours Saudi Arabia and Qatar
IranBalkan support for Kyiv continues but divides remain
The third Ukraine-South-east Europe summit was held in Dubrovnik
BalkansLebanon could face a protracted Israel-Hezbollah war
Despite Israeli strikes and setbacks, Hezbollah has signalled readiness, and the ability, to fight on
Lebanon
