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Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has conveyed his condolences to Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto following a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck off Flores on August 15, killing more than 50 people and injuring at least 135.
Myanmar's participation in ASEAN official meetings will not resume soon, the Philippine Foreign Secretary indicated at the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila, citing unresolved compliance issues with the bloc's Five-Point Consensus on resolving the crisis.
A UN food security analysis projects 1.4 million people in Gaza will endure severe hunger by year-end 2026, representing a worsening trend despite modest gains from recent humanitarian assistance following the October 2025 ceasefire.
The Philippines, serving as ASEAN chair, plans a humanitarian mission to Myanmar by end-2026 led by Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro, following intensive diplomatic engagement with regional ministers and Myanmar stakeholders.
ASEAN has doubled down on its Five-Point Consensus framework for Myanmar, demanding tangible progress on humanitarian assistance, violence reduction, and inclusive political dialogue despite Naypyidaw's recent rejection of the peace plan.