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Malay Mail
17 hours ago
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Anwar: ‘I just focused on the solution', not superpower politics in Thai-Cambodian ceasefire talks
JAKARTA, July 29 — Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today clarified that his sole focus in the recent Thai-Cambodian conflict was on finding a peaceful resolution to ensure Asean's continued stability and security. The prime minister firmly dismissed the claim that there was external pressure from global powers, reaffirming that the major breakthrough came through direct regional diplomacy. 'I just focused on the solution. That's what I conveyed to both China and the United States,' Anwar said during a meeting with the Association of Malaysian Indonesian Journalists (ISWAMI) and chief editors of major Indonesian media outlets here today. Anwar said that he personally contacted both Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thailand's Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai on July 24, leading to a temporary ceasefire between the two nations. 'They needed some time for their troops to withdraw, but unfortunately, the conflict resumed the following day (July 25),' he said. Anwar was responding to speculations suggesting that the ceasefire was a result of pressure from United States President Donald Trump, allegedly tied to tariff threats against Cambodia and Thailand. Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire following a special meeting in Putrajaya, Malaysia, yesterday, which was chaired by Anwar himself and attended by both Hun Manet and Phumtham. The meeting received widespread international media coverage, including in Indonesia, with many commending Anwar's role in facilitating the landmark ceasefire and reinforcing Malaysia's position as a constructive force in regional diplomacy. — Bernama
Asharq Al-Awsat
7 days ago
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
UN Urges Peaceful Settlement of Disputes as UN Chief Points to ‘The Horror Show in Gaza'
The UN Security Council urged the 193 United Nations member nations on Tuesday to use all possible means to settle disputes peacefully. The UN chief said that is needed now more than ever as he pointed to 'the horror show in Gaza' and conflicts in Ukraine, Sudan, Haiti and Myanmar. The vote was unanimous on a Pakistan-drafted resolution in the 15-member council. In urging greater efforts to pursue global peace, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the council: 'Around the world, we see an utter disregard for — if not outright violations of — international law' as well as the UN Charter. It is happening at a time of widening geopolitical divides and numerous conflicts, starting with Gaza, where 'starvation is knocking on every door' as Israel denies the United Nations the space and safety to deliver aid and save Palestinian lives, Guterres said. Israel denies deliberately targeting civilians and aid staff as part of its war with Hamas and blames UN agencies for failing to deliver food it has allowed in. In conflicts worldwide, 'hunger and displacement are at record levels' and security is pushed further out of reach by terrorism, violent extremism and transnational crime, the secretary-general said. 'Diplomacy may not have always succeeded in preventing conflicts, violence and instability,' Guterres said. 'But it still holds the power to stop them.' The resolution urges all countries to use the methods in the UN Charter to peacefully settle disputes, including negotiation, inquiry, mediation, conciliation, arbitration, judicial settlement, referral to regional arrangements or other peaceful means. Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, who chaired the meeting, cited 'the ongoing tragedies' in Gaza and between Pakistan and India over Kashmir, one of the oldest disputes on the UN agenda, that need to be resolved peacefully. 'At the heart of almost all the conflicts across the globe is a crisis of multilateralism; a failure, not of principles but of will; a paralysis, not of institutions but of political courage,' he said. The Pakistani diplomat called for revitalizing trust in the UN system and ensuring 'equal treatment of all conflicts based on international law, not geopolitical expediency.' Acting US Ambassador Dorothy Shea said the Trump administration supports the United Nations' founding principles of saving succeeding generations from the scourge of war and working with parties to resolve disputes peacefully. Under President Donald Trump's leadership, she said, the US has delivered 'de-escalation' between Israel and Iran, India and Pakistan, and Congo and Rwanda. The US calls on countries involved in conflicts to follow these examples, Shea said, singling out the war in Ukraine and China's 'unlawful claims' in the South China Sea. The war in Ukraine must end, she said, and Russia must stop attacking civilians and fulfill its obligations under the UN Charter, which requires all member nations to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of every other country. 'We call on other UN member states to stop providing Russia with the means to continue its aggression,' Shea said.
LBCI
14-07-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
PSP urges calm after deadly clashes in Syria's Sweida
The Progressive Socialist Party (PSP) expressed deep regret over the deadly clashes that erupted in Syria's Sweida province, extending condolences to the families of those killed and calling for an immediate de-escalation to prevent further bloodshed. In a statement, the PSP said it is actively engaging with concerned parties to end the cycle of violence. The party emphasized the need for a peaceful resolution under the auspices of the Syrian state, ensuring security, stability, and civil peace across the Syrian Arab Republic, with the participation of all components of Syrian society and in cooperation with the government. The PSP firmly rejected any calls for international protection from external parties, stressing that the responsibility for maintaining safety and protection lies solely with the Syrian state.
South China Morning Post
27-06-2025
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
Taiwan's former leader Ma Ying-jeou calls for ‘peaceful and democratic' unification
Former Taiwanese leader Ma Ying-jeou proposed that unification between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait should be achieved peacefully and democratically – rejecting the use or threat of force – in a rare unscripted moment during a speech on the mainland on Thursday. Advertisement It marked the first time Ma, also the former chairman of the mainland-friendly Kuomintang (KMT), has explicitly expressed his views on unification during his four visits to mainland China. His current trip started on June 14 and ends on Friday. 'My position is that the two sides of the strait should pursue peaceful and democratic unification,' said Ma, who served as Taiwan's leader from 2008 to 2016. He made the remarks at a Chinese cultural event in Dunhuang , a city in Gansu province, according to Taiwan's United Daily News on Thursday. He went on to clarify that unification should not be achieved through 'the use or threat of force' and must 'respect the will of the people of Taiwan', according to the report. The comments – delivered off-script during a carefully arranged visit – were addressed to roughly 180 attendees, which included Song Tao , head of the mainland's Taiwan Affairs Office. Advertisement In response to Ma's surprise comment, Song said in his remarks following Ma's speech that 'the future and destiny of Taiwan should be jointly decided by all Chinese people on both sides of the strait', according to a separate report by United Daily News.
South China Morning Post
16-06-2025
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
Cambodia takes Thailand to World Court after fatal border clash
Cambodia has asked the International Court of Justice to resolve its border disputes with Thailand , after a flare-up in their long-running row led the Southeast Asian neighbours to mobilise troops on both sides of the border. A Cambodian soldier was killed in a brief skirmish on May 28 in a confrontation over the 820km (510-mile) frontier, parts of which are undemarcated and claimed by both nations. 'Cambodia chooses a peaceful resolution based on international law through the ICJ mechanism for solving the border dispute,' Prime Minister Hun Manet posted on his Facebook page. The post showed a picture of Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn holding an envelope that Hun Manet said contained a formal letter to the ICJ in The Hague, often called the World Court. Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn with a formal letter to the ICJ in The Hague. Photo: Facebook/Hun-Manet The Thai Foreign Ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Cambodia's move. Bangkok has previously said it has never recognised the court's jurisdiction and prefers to settle the disputes through bilateral mechanisms. Talks on border demarcation over the weekend between officials from both countries were inconclusive, with both sides pledging to de-escalate tensions and continue dialogue.
