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South Korea's Foreign Ministry confirmed Wednesday that no South Korean nationals have been killed or injured in the earthquake that struck Japan earlier this week, as Seoul activates safety protocols for its citizens.
A resurfaced 2002 debate clip shows Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi claiming Japan's wartime aggression against China was defensive, sparking fierce domestic criticism and calls for her resignation.
Myanmar's reintegration into full ASEAN participation remains uncertain, with the Philippine Foreign Secretary emphasizing strict compliance requirements with the bloc's Five-Point Consensus framework.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has adopted an unconventional diplomatic approach, performing musical numbers with regional leaders including Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim, and Vietnamese counterparts.
Bangladesh's new Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is embarking on his first overseas trip, visiting Malaysia and China rather than neighbouring India, reflecting changing dynamics in the nation's foreign relations.
Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta has praised the strength of bilateral relations with Malaysia, highlighting the country's security standing and democratic values while expressing optimism about hosting ASEAN in 2029.