On February 23, Dili held its first meeting of the National Council for Timor-Leste’s ASEAN Chairmanship led by its Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão.
Category: Politics
Bhumjaithai’s Anutin Charnvirakul says no 300-seat coalition deal has been finalised
Bhumjaithai Party Leader Anutin Charnvirakul has denied claims that a 300-seat coalition has already been secured, as reported by a media outlet on February 21.
Malaysia moves to limit the prime minister’s mandate to two terms
On February 23, Malaysia made a constitutional breakthrough by introducing a bill to limit the prime minister’s period in office to just two terms, a total of ten years, in an effort to boost accountability and curb executive overreach.
Former Philippine President Duterte faces ICC hearing over drugs crackdown
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte faces a four-day confirmation of charges hearing at the International Criminal Court on February 23 over alleged crimes against humanity linked to his anti-drugs campaign.
Thailand clarifies observer status at Board of Peace meeting
Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified that the country attended the recent Board of Peace meeting in Washington, D.C. in an observer capacity, represented by its ambassador.
Indonesia to serve as ISF Deputy Commander
Indonesia to serveIndonesia has accepted a US offer to serve as Deputy Commander of the proposed International Stabilisation Force (ISF) in Gaza, Major General Jasper Jeffers announced at the inaugural Board of Peace meeting in Washington D.C. on February 19.
Sara Duterte to run for Philippine president amid new impeachment complaint
Vice President Sara Duterte said on February 18 that she will run for president in the upcoming 2028 election.
Cambodia-Laos sign deal on border transport connectivity
On February 13, representatives from Laos’ southern province of Attapeu and Cambodia’s Ratanakiri province agreed to develop transport connectivity between the two countries’ borders.
Philippine colonel faces court-martial over social media post
On February 16, Philippine Army chief Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarette explained that former Colonel Audio Mongao, who has been relieved from his post in January, will face court martial.
Myanmar expels Timor Leste’s representative over war crimes case
On February 15, Myanmar’s junta government announced the expulsion of Timor Leste’s top representative in the country, after Dili opened a legal case against Naypyitaw on suspicions of war crimes based on universal jurisdiction.