Southeast Asia haze risk rises as El Niño targets August and September
Indonesia’s active fires, an ASEAN Level 2 alert and a strengthening El Niño forecast are raising the risk of localized smoke crossing into Malaysia.
Southeast Asia
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Myanmar Rejects ASEAN Call to Free Aung San Suu Kyi on Aug. 9, 2026
Myanmar’s military-backed government rejected ASEAN’s renewed demand for Aung San Suu Kyi’s unconditional release and questioned the need for the bloc’s special envoy.
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WMO Says El Niño Has Developed, Forecasts Strong Event Through 2026
The World Meteorological Organization says El Niño has formed in the tropical Pacific and could intensify rapidly, raising risks of extreme weather worldwide.
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ASEAN-UK Plan Sets Five-Year Maritime and Security Framework
ASEAN and Britain adopted a 2027-2031 plan covering maritime safety, cables, crime, supply chains, energy and ASEAN-led regional forums.
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Taiwan Extends Visa-Free Entry for 3 Southeast Asian Partners
Taiwan extended 14-day visa-exempt entry for Thai, Bruneian and Philippine passport holders through July 31, 2027, supporting regional travel and ties.