Southeast Asian diplomats are meeting in Manila to discuss escalating Middle East conflicts. They will express alarm over renewed hostilities and urge a return to peace talks. Regional disputes, including Myanmar's civil war and South China Sea tensions, are also on the agenda. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will attend, aiming to reaffirm regional security commitments.

Southeast Asia’s top diplomats will express alarm over renewed hostilities in the Middle East when they gather in the Philippine capital for annual talks.

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Southeast Asia’s top diplomats will express alarm over renewed hostilities in the Middle East when they gather in the Philippine capital Tuesday for…

ASEAN ministers address urgent global conflicts, including the Iran war and Myanmar crisis, at talks in Manila.