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In 2015, a group of American and Canadian tourists arrived in Addu, the southernmost atoll in the Republic of Maldives, seeking to visit some of the most remote islands in the world – Peros Banhos atoll in the Chagos archipelago, 250 miles away. [1]

The agreement that the United Kingdom made with Mauritius, transferring sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago to the latter, even as it would lease back Diego Garcia for a period of 99 years, is now facing trouble from Donald Trump. [2]

Bangladesh is running out of gas. Domestic production has fallen from 2,423 million cubic feet per day (mmcfd) in fiscal year (FY) 2020 to around 2,049 mmcfd by FY2024 — a decline driven by aging fields and decades of under-investment in exploration.... [3]

China’s stated commitment to respecting international law rings hollow as evidence mounts that it is systematically violating the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)—a treaty Beijing ratified in 1996. (confirmed by 2 sources) [4]

As the 70th session of the U.N. Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) unfolds this month, Afghan women are calling on U.N. [5]

On May 31, delegates primarily from the Asia-Pacific states will gather again in Singapore for the Shangri-La Dialogue. [6]

MANILA — The Philippines took a legal step against China’s claims to virtually the entire South China Sea on Tuesday, formally notifying the Asian superpower that Manila is seeking international arbitration to declare Beijing’s moves in the potential... [7]

The Nikkei ViewSouth China Sea must be governed by transparent laws Beijing raises tensions by ignoring tribunal ruling and pushing territory claim Protesters gather outside the Chinese Consulate in Makati, Metro Manila, in July 2015 to express their... [8]

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[1] TH thediplomat.com · 2026-03-18 · 75% match

Trump Endangers the Handover of the UK’s ‘Last Colony’

In 2015, a group of American and Canadian tourists arrived in Addu, the southernmost atoll in the Republic of Maldives, seeking to visit some of the most remote islands in the world – Peros Banhos atoll in the Chagos archipelago, 250 miles away.

[2] TH thediplomat.com · 2026-02-25 · 75% match

Chagos Conundrum Complicates India’s Indian Ocean Outreach

The agreement that the United Kingdom made with Mauritius, transferring sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago to the latter, even as it would lease back Diego Garcia for a period of 99 years, is now facing trouble from Donald Trump.

[3] TH thediplomat.com · 2026-03-25 · 65% match

The Bay of Bengal’s Energy Scramble Has Begun – But Bangladesh Is Late to the Party

Bangladesh is running out of gas. Domestic production has fallen from 2,423 million cubic feet per day (mmcfd) in fiscal year (FY) 2020 to around 2,049 mmcfd by FY2024 — a decline driven by aging fields and decades of under-investment in exploration.

[4] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2026-02-09 · 75% match

Beijing Blatantly Violates International Law in South China Sea

China’s stated commitment to respecting international law rings hollow as evidence mounts that it is systematically violating the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)—a treaty Beijing ratified in 1996.

[5] TH thediplomat.com · 2026-03-18 · 40% match

As the Taliban Codify Gender Apartheid, the World Must Criminalize It

As the 70th session of the U.N. Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) unfolds this month, Afghan women are calling on U.N.

[6] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2013-05-26 · 75% match

Singapore Forum Seeks Spratlys Options

On May 31, delegates primarily from the Asia-Pacific states will gather again in Singapore for the Shangri-La Dialogue.

[7] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2013-01-23 · 75% match

Philippines Taking South China Sea Fight to Tribunal

MANILA — The Philippines took a legal step against China’s claims to virtually the entire South China Sea on Tuesday, formally notifying the Asian superpower that Manila is seeking international arbitration to declare Beijing’s moves in the potential

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2021-07-14 · 75% match

South China Sea must be governed by transparent laws

The Nikkei ViewSouth China Sea must be governed by transparent laws Beijing raises tensions by ignoring tribunal ruling and pushing territory claim Protesters gather outside the Chinese Consulate in Makati, Metro Manila, in July 2015 to express their

[9] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2024-11-16 · 75% match

Biden and Subianto reaffirmed their support for ASEAN’s efforts to address the crisis in Myanmar

Mizzima On 12 November, President Joseph Biden expressed support for ASEAN’s efforts to resolve the crisis in Myanmar during a meeting between the leaders of the United States and the Republic of Indonesia, commemorating 75 years of diplomatic relati

[10] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2018-10-08 · 75% match

Dhaka Summons Myanmar Ambassador Over Maritime Border Dispute

DHAKA—The Bangladesh Foreign Ministry on Saturday summoned Myanmar’s ambassador to protest the publication of several maps showing Bangladesh’s St. Martin’s Island as being part of Myanmar territory.

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