WORLD LEADERS HEAD TO MANILA! ASEAN SUMMIT TO TACKLE SOUTH CHINA SEA TENSIONS, MYANMAR AND GLOBAL CONFLICTS
Leaders from Southeast Asia are preparing to meet in Manila, Philippines, for the annual Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit, with major international conflicts expected to dominate discussions.
The three-day gathering will focus on disputes in the South China Sea, Myanmar’s continuing political and security crisis, and conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine.
The Philippines, which currently holds ASEAN’s rotating leadership, is hosting the summit amid growing concerns about regional security and freedom of navigation.
US President Donald Trump is also expected to participate in meetings towards the end of the summit, while China will be represented by Premier Li Qiang.
Although major breakthroughs are not expected, the discussions could provide an important platform for diplomatic engagement among countries with competing interests.







