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ASEAN holds post-ministerial dialogues with Japan, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand in Manila
Anadolu Agency EN·PH · JP · KR·about 1 hour ago
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong formally criticized China's recent intercontinental ballistic missile test, labeling the action as risky and destabilizing to regional security. The statement reflects ongoing Australian concerns regarding Chinese military modernization and its impact on the Indo-Pacific strategic balance.
The US and Iran are engaged in direct kinetic exchanges, with the US conducting sustained strikes against Iranian targets and Iran retaliating with missile attacks on US forces. Maritime hostilities persist in the Red Sea despite diplomatic efforts, indicating a disconnect between rhetoric and operational posture. Brent crude prices have surpassed $95, reflecting increased geopolitical risk premiums.