US war in Iran has cost $37.5 bln so far, Pentagon says
The United States’ war in Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday, an increase of nearly $8 billion since the last public…
Jaishankar, Wang Yi Discuss Border Stability and Bilateral Normalization
A wide ranging discussion with Politburo member and Foreign Minister Wang Yi of China in Manila #Philippines. Text of my opening remarks as below: Excellency, I am glad to meet…
Indonesia Calls for Faster ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Deal
The partnership between ASEAN and Canada is crucial in building a resilient, peaceful, and prosperous region. Today (22/7), at the ASEAN–Canada Post-Ministerial Conference in Manila, I encouraged the finalization of…
Quad Foreign Ministers Reaffirm Commitment to a Free and Open Indo-Pacific
Was pleased to reconvene the Quad at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting to emphasize our message: strong cooperation is vital to supporting ASEAN’s own priority and centrality in the region.…
New UK PM Burnham approves use of UK bases for some US strikes on Iran
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has approved the use of British military bases by the US for what the UK calls defensive strikes against Iran, in a continuation of his…
ASEAN and India Deepen Maritime and Strategic Cooperation
Today, I co-chaired with Indian FM Dr. S. Jaishankar the #ASEAN-India Post-Ministerial Conference (#PMC) here in Manila. We highlighted the steady progress in our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, particularly in #maritime…
Saudi, UAE ministers use social media to signal unity after months of tension
Senior Saudi and United Arab Emirates officials on Tuesday shared similar social media posts affirming their close historical ties and “wise leadership,” a move that follows months of tensions owing…
Rubio says US still willing to negotiate over Iran crisis
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday the United States is still willing to negotiate an end to the Iran crisis but Tehran is not serious about talks,…
Qatar, Saudi Arabia Discuss Regional De-escalation and Hormuz Security
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani Holds Phone Call with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud Doha | July 21, 2026…
ASEAN top diplomats meet, voice ‘serious concern’ over Middle East hostilities
The Middle East crisis overshadowed a diplomatic gathering in Southeast Asia on Tuesday, where foreign ministers voiced concerns over renewed hostilities that add to uncertainty in a region grappling to…