What is ASEAN and why is it popping up in Trump cabinet nominee hearings?
During the confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for Secretary of Defense, Sen. Tammy ...
What is ASEAN and why is it important to the United States? This is the organization Hegseth didn’t know about
Hegseth faltered when asked about ASEAN, a vital group of Asian countries crucial for U.S. strength in the region.
Pete Hegseth Moment Goes Viral as He Appears to Not Know What ASEAN Is
A senator told Hegseth: "I suggest you do a little homework before you prepare for these types of negotiations." ...
Question on ASEAN stumped Hegseth at Senate hearing. What is it and why is it important?
In a heated Senate confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, Sen. Tammy Duckworth grilled the proposed defense secretary over ...
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South-East Asia at BRICS
By Uditha Devapriya To me, the most important takeaway from the latest BRICS Summit, in Kazan, Russia, was not India ...
Pete Hegseth Seems Really Confused About Where Southeast Asia Is
Hegseth, a former Fox News personality, was taking questions from Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) when she challenged him to ...
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Dedicated sub-committee proposed for seamless 13th ASEAN Para Games
The ASEAN Para Sports Federation (APSF) has proposed the formation of a dedicated sub-committee to oversee the organization ...
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GOP set to deny Americans of sober leadership of nation’s defense
The Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday wrapped up its confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald ...
Adviser to Cambodian Leader Is Wanted in Thailand Over Dissident’s Killing
The Thai authorities accused an adviser to Hun Sen of hiring the gunman who killed a former Cambodian opposition figure in ...
Controversy Over Pete Hegseth’s Viral ASEAN Moment
During his confirmation hearing, Trump’s Defense Secretary nominee couldn’t name a single member of the Southeast Asian bloc.
Around Tampa Bay: P.F. Chang's opens concept; Influential CEO gives back to Big Brothers Big Sisters
A new fast-casual dining concept by P.F. Chang’s, Pagoda Asian Grill, will open its first Florida location this week in west St. Petersburg. The new Asian restaurant opened on Jan. 15 at 1550 66th St.