The move by Cambodia to begin the mediation process follows Thailand's cancellation last month of a 2001 bilateral agreement on overlapping maritime claims and energy exploration.

EV sales in the Philippines jumped 36 per cent in the first quarter this year as motorists sought alternatives to soaring petrol prices.

The two pilots died during an exercise that simulated engine failure.

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) had previously announced the social media ban on May 22, which sought to reduce youths’ exposure to harmful content on digital platforms.