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Explainer: Who Pakistan picks as army chief matters far beyond its borders

Pakistan's nuclear armed military is set to get a new supremo later this month when General Qamar Javed Bajwa's tenure as Chief of Army Staff comes to an end.

Reuters

North Korea Fires Missile, Vows 'Fiercer' Response to US

North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile on Thursday as it warned of "fiercer military responses" to the US, saying Washington is taking a "gamble it will regret.” North Korea has conducted a record number of such tests this year, and also fired hundreds of artillery shells into the sea…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Former British envoy among foreign prisoners released in Myanmar

Australian academic and Japanese filmmaker also set free as part of an amnesty

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New Zealand's Ardern set to meet China's President Xi

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern expects to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday on the sidelines of the meeting of the Asia-Pacific trade group APEC, a New Zealand government spokesperson said on Thursday.

Reuters

Asia must not become arena for 'big power contest', says China's Xi

The Asia-Pacific is no one's backyard and should not become an arena of big power rivalry, China's President Xi Jinping said on Thursday, warning against Cold War tensions in a region that is a flashpoint of competition between Beijing and Washington.

Reuters

North Korea 'fires ballistic missile towards South Korea's waters'

North foreign minister Choe Son Hue warns tensions on the Korean Peninsula are 'more unpredictable'

Wales Online

China’s Xi set for Japan summit as mends ties with US allies

TOKYO — Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to hold his first in-person meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday, the latest in a series of summits that appeared aimed at calming tensions with U.S. allies.

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China's Xi leaves for Thailand to attend APEC summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping left on Thursday for the Thai capital of Bangkok, where he will attend a summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) grouping of nations, the official news agency Xinhua said.

Reuters

Myanmar to release 6,000 prisoners, including former British envoy

YANGON: Myanmar's military said on Thursday it will release almost 6,000 prisoners, including a former British ambassador, a Japanese journalist and an Australian economics adviser in a rare olive branch from the isolated junta.

Bangkok Post

U.S. Vice President Harris, Philippines' Marcos to discuss Taiwan -envoy

Tensions over Taiwan are expected to be on the agenda when U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris meets Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr next week, Manila's ambassador to Washington said on Thursday.

Reuters

Myanmar military releasing Turnell, Kubota, Bowman: Reports

Military says it is releasing and deporting Sean Turnell, Toru Kubota, Vicky Bowman and Kyaw Htay Oo as part of amnesty.

Al Jazeera

Myanmar releases ex-British envoy, Australian adviser, Japanese journalist

Myanmar’s military government has released foreign prisoners including Australian economist Sean Turnell, former United Kingdom ambassador Vicky Bowman and Japanese filmmaker Toru Kubota. The release is part of an amnesty to mark the 102nd anniversary of its National Victory Day.

Bangkok Post

Australian Sean Turnell to be released from Myanmar prison

Myanmar's military junta has announced it will release Australian economist Sean Turnell from prison.

ABC News

N Korea fires missile, warns US of ‘fiercer’ military responses

Missile launch comes after North Korea pledged to respond to US efforts to boost security in the Asia Pacific.

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The Independent UK

Thailand to stress sustainability at Asia-Pacific summit

Leaders from the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum begin a two-day summit in Thailand’s capital on Friday with a crowded backdrop of issues to contend with: the Ukraine war, great power rivalry in Asia, inflation and food and energy shortages

Reuters

North Korea fires ballistic missile -South Korea military

North Korea has fired a ballistic missile off its east coast, South Korea's military said on Thursday.

Reuters

Myanmar junta frees Australian economist, former UK envoy in mass amnesty

Myanmar's ruling military on Thursday freed a former British ambassador, a Japanese filmmaker and an Australian economic adviser to deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi, officials said, among nearly 6,000 prisoners included in a mass amnesty.

Daily Mirror

North Korea launches 'unknown ballistic missile' towards sea of Japan

An "unknown ballistic missile" has been fired by North Korea off its eastern coast in the direction of the sea of Japan, said the South Korean military with tensions strained on the peninsula

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The Independent UK

Seoul: North Korea fires ballistic missile toward sea

South Korea says North Korea has fired a ballistic missile toward its eastern waters

Reuters

Analysis-China's freeze on Taiwan contact fuels worry as tensions build

When Chinese authorities detained a Taiwanese citizen in China in August for an alleged violation of security laws, officials in Taipei sent messages of concern to Beijing seeking details.

Reuters

North Korea fires missile, vows 'fiercer' response to U.S., allies

North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Thursday as it warned of "fiercer military responses" to U.S. efforts to boost its security presence in the region with its allies, saying Washington is taking a "gamble it will regret."

Tribune News Service

Xi looks away from Putin toward West in return to world stage

Turns out Chinese President Xi Jinping’s partnership with Vladimir Putin has limits after all: He doesn’t want to follow the Russian leader into diplomatic isolation.

Reuters

South Korea's Yoon to hold talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed -Yoon's office

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol will hold talks with Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Seoul on Thursday, Yoon's office said.

Daily Mirror

President Xi publicly dresses down Canadian PM Trudeau on video at G20 after leaked talks

Chinese President Xi was furious with Justin Trudeau after an earlier meeting between them held at the G20 summit was leaked to the media by senior Canadian government sources

The Guardian - AU

Anthony Albanese seeks ways to boost Australia’s defence capability as G20 ends

Flurry of face-to-face talks with the leaders of US, UK and France could lead to more deals for military equipment

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