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ICC member states are voting on whether to dismiss chief prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual misconduct allegations he denies. The vote comes amid renewed US criticism of the court and internal divisions among member states.
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun held a series of bilateral talks in Manila, meeting with counterparts from the EU, Britain, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, alongside ASEAN member states. Discussions focused on deepening cooperation in security, defense, economic security, energy, and critical minerals. The meetings also covered follow-up measures on agreements with the EU and coordination on global issues such as the Middle East and Ukraine.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met in Manila, where Moscow reiterated its opposition to continued arms supplies to Ukraine while reaffirming readiness for a political settlement. The talks came as Kyiv sought to revive stalled diplomacy and Washington's focus shifted to the Middle East.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met on the sidelines of an ASEAN gathering in Manila, where Rubio said new ideas are needed to break the deadlock in Ukraine peace talks. The Kremlin has demanded that the US stop supplying weapons to Ukraine and align with the 'Alaska Understandings,' while Moscow remains skeptical about a near-term peace deal.
Oil prices have surged past $100 a barrel for the first time since May, driven by escalating attacks by Yemen's Houthis on Saudi oil tankers and continued US-Iran hostilities. The conflict threatens key shipping routes, raising concerns about global supply disruptions and economic impact.
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, addressing the 33rd Asean Regional Forum ministerial meeting in Manila, highlighted eight challenges to global peaceful coexistence, including the Kashmir dispute and India's placement of the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance. He also noted Pakistan's role in facilitating a US-Iran ceasefire, condemned terrorism from Afghan soil, reaffirmed the One-China principle, and underscored climate change as a common threat.
North Korea has skipped the ASEAN Regional Forum for the second consecutive year, reflecting its growing preference for bilateral diplomacy with Russia and China. South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun used the meetings to call for dialogue with Pyongyang, while participants voiced concerns over North Korea's nuclear and missile programs.
At the 27th ASEAN Plus Three Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila, South Korea, China, and Japan agreed to strengthen cooperation on supply chains and food and energy security amid the Middle East crisis. South Korea also reaffirmed its partnership with ASEAN, unveiling new initiatives in AI and cultural industries.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met in Manila for more than half an hour, discussing the situation in Ukraine and bilateral diplomatic issues. According to Russian officials, Lavrov conveyed Moscow's readiness for negotiations and warned against further arms supplies to Kyiv.
South Korea's men's football team will face Saudi Arabia and Qatar in Group D at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, while the women's team will meet North Korea. The draw took place in Nagoya, Japan, on Thursday.
The Philippines is advancing plans for a cross-border power grid with Indonesia under the Asean Power Grid initiative, while the United States has announced a $1.5 billion investment in Indo-Pacific energy infrastructure, signaling a strategic push into the region's energy sector.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met in Manila on the sidelines of ASEAN events, focusing on the Ukraine conflict. The meeting, initiated by the United States, lasted over half an hour, with Lavrov reaffirming Moscow's commitment to proposals from last year's Alaska summit and stressing that further arms supplies to Kiev are unacceptable.
A meeting between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is scheduled for July 23 on the sidelines of ASEAN events in Manila. Lavrov has indicated he will seek clarifications on US President Donald Trump's statements about a quick resolution to the conflict in Ukraine, among other topics.
Yemen's Houthi rebels have declared a naval blockade targeting Saudi-linked vessels in the Red Sea and claimed strikes on two Saudi oil tankers, prompting several ships to change course. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Iran of flying Revolutionary Guard members into Yemen, while Washington signaled openness to talks despite launching new strikes on Iran.
China's foreign ministry has called on Australia to stop 'exaggerating tensions' after Foreign Minister Penny Wong voiced concerns over Chinese missile testing and recent clashes in the South China Sea. The exchange comes amid heightened regional diplomacy in Manila, with ASEAN ministers seeking progress on a code of conduct.
Two Saudi crude tankers have reversed course in the Red Sea after Houthi threats, raising fears of a second maritime chokepoint disruption for Asian buyers already affected by Strait of Hormuz tensions. Analysts warn a full closure could disrupt 7.4 million barrels per day, leaving the Suez Canal as a longer, costlier alternative.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that continued hostilities around the Strait of Hormuz are not in the interests of Washington or Tehran, and called for an end to the conflict, denying that Russia is supplying weapons to Iran.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met in Manila on the sidelines of Asean meetings, discussing Xi Jinping's planned US visit and the South China Sea dispute. Rubio also warned about Iran's threat to freedom of navigation and met with Quad partners.
Top diplomats from South Korea, the U.S., and Japan met in Manila on Wednesday, reaffirming close coordination on North Korea policy and committing to a robust deterrence posture. The three ministers also discussed economic security cooperation and agreed to deepen practical collaboration on nuclear energy, critical minerals, and emerging technologies.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington is open to a diplomatic solution but accuses Iran of not being serious about talks, as US strikes continue for consecutive nights. Rubio warns Iran will 'pay a price' and reiterated the US goal of denuclearization.