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Week of summits to test Biden’s foreign policy

Biden departs Thursday for meetings in Egypt, Cambodia and Indonesia.

ASEAN watch shows Hun Sen’s fondness for luxury, ties to enigmatic tycoon

The Cambodian prime minister said the timepiece represents his country’s technological advancement.

Conspiracy theories fly fast and thick as Malaysia election campaign hits road

Former PM Mahathir, for one, alleges that arch-rivals Anwar Ibrahim and Ahmad Zahid Hamidi have formed secret pact.

Analysts: 2022 polls may be Anwar’s last chance to become Malaysian PM

If his coalition loses, it will look for a fresh face to become PM candidate next time.

Report criticizes ASEAN, international response to Myanmar humanitarian crisis

Five-point consensus is an “utter failure” and should be dropped, ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights says.

UMNO president flexes muscles, drops PM’s loyalists from electoral line-up

Analysts: Malay vote may propel UMNO to victory amid economic downturn

With the opposition fragmented, majority community believes Malaysia’s oldest party will best protect its interests, they add.

ASEAN sticks to failed peace plan despite ongoing bloodshed in Myanmar

At special meeting in Jakarta, regional bloc’s top diplomats emphasize need to ensure time-bound implementation of five-point consensus.

BRN rebels, Thai military spar over identity of body found in border river

Insurgents say one of their fighters, Zahri Bin Abdullah (also known as Yahree Dueloh), was abducted, tortured and killed.

Stop interfering in Malaysia’s internal affairs, govt official tells UN about Myanmar deportations

Home Minister Hamzah Zainuddin said his country would take action against foreigners who violate Malaysia’s laws.

Dozens of ethnic rebels killed alongside civilians in Myanmar airstrike

Revelation comes as top diplomats from Southeast Asia prepare for emergency talks on Myanmar.

Asia gets mixed marks amid ‘global rule of law recession’

Malaysia scores higher than Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and Bangladesh in World Justice Project report.

Japan, Australia deepen security cooperation as they keep wary eye on China

Japan’s PM vows to increase spending on defense significantly over the next five years.

Malaysia’s general election date set for Nov. 19

UMNO is aiming to shore up its return to power in an unprecedented three-way fight.

Malaysia urged to cease deportation of Myanmar asylum seekers

Concerns grow for military defectors apparently among 150 sent home earlier this month.