Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence has announced the dismantling of four “takfiri” terrorist cells in the country’s south-east and the arrest of 19 people, according to a statement carried by state media.

Scientists in Thailand have identified the remains of a massive new dinosaur species following a long-running excavation in the northeast of the country. The newly named Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis is estimated to have weighed around 27 tonnes, roughly equivalent to nine adult elephants, making it the largest known dinosaur discovered in Southeast Asia.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced plans to mobilize $30 billion by 2030 to support the development priorities of the ASEAN and strengthen its resilience against external shocks.

Miners in Myanmar have discovered a massive ruby, now ranked as the second-largest by weight ever found in the conflict-affected Southeast Asian country.

Leaders across Southeast Asia have raised concerns about the global ripple effects of the Iran conflict, warning that the crisis is already affecting energy prices, livelihoods, and regional stability during a major summit of the ASEAN.

Nine Chinese nationals were arrested at Sri Lanka's main international airport on Thursday (Apr 16) while attempting to smuggle in communication equipment allegedly intended for cyberscam operations, customs authorities said.

Southeast Asian nations on Monday called for the restoration of safe, unimpeded, and continuous transit passage for vessels and aircraft through the Strait of Hormuz, urging “all parties” to ensure the safety of seafarers and ships.

Myanmar’s newly installed president Min Aung Hlaing has said his government faces significant challenges ahead while pledging to restore relations with Southeast Asia and strengthen ties with the regional bloc ASEAN.