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Hegseth faltered when asked about ASEAN, a vital group of Asian countries crucial for U.S. strength in the region.
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Trump’s defence pick Pete Hegseth fails Asean test, sparking mockery across Southeast Asia
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Trump's defence secretary nominee Hegseth criticised after ASEAN gaffe
SINGAPORE: United States President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for the role of defence secretary Pete Hegseth drew criticism ...
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‘Do your homework’: Trump’s defence nominee under fire for lack of Asean knowledge in senate hearing as senator issues warning
President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Defence Secretary, Pete Hegseth, admitted to having limited knowledge about ...
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Parliamentary leader meets ASEAN envoys
South Korean National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik (seated, C) and ambassadors of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations ...
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Malaysia announces activities for ASEAN Chairmanship 2025
The ASEAN Chairmanship 2025 will extend beyond high-level meetings, encompassing a range of activities and programmes, aimed ...
Thai PM Paetongtarn almost fooled by ‘Asean leader’ seeking money in AI voice scam
Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Jan 15 warned the public against falling for AI-powered scams after she ...