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Malaysia's Higher Education Ministry is intensifying oversight of Malaysian students across West Asia, coordinating with the Foreign Ministry to respond to evolving security concerns in the region.
ASEAN foreign ministers held talks with 11 dialogue partners in Manila on Wednesday, focusing on energy security and the ongoing West Asia crisis. The US pledged US$1.5 billion in strategic investment while regional powers committed to maritime stability.
The Philippines continues repatriating overseas Filipino workers from West Asia despite declining numbers seeking return, with over 10,500 safely brought home amid regional tensions.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will attend the funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on July 4, representing his nation's condolences. He will then visit Turkey for discussions with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.