South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun urged North Korea to respond to dialogue offers for peace on the Korean Peninsula at the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) and East Asia Summit (EAS) in Manila, where participants also discussed regional security issues like the South China Sea and Middle East.
North Korea has skipped the annual ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) for the second consecutive year, signaling a preference for bilateral diplomacy with Russia and China over multilateral engagements. South Korea urged Pyongyang to resume dialogue and comply with UN resolutions.
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun urged North Korea to respond to dialogue offers and promote peace on the Korean Peninsula at the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) in Manila. North Korea was absent, while many participants expressed concerns over its nuclear and missile development.
North Korea is expected to skip the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) in Manila for the second consecutive year, prioritizing deepening bilateral ties with Russia and China over multilateral engagements. Seoul officials believe Pyongyang sees reduced strategic value in the forum, especially given its recent strategic partnership with Russia and bolstered exchanges with China.
A majority of BRICS delegations support Russia's initiatives for a rapid reaction mechanism and strategic resource reserves for emergencies, as announced by Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu at the International Security Forum.
Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi used the Shangri-La Dialogue to counter China's military rise and bolster regional security partnerships, highlighting Japan's growing role amid perceived US waning commitment and China's regional ambitions.
Organizers of the Jeju Forum for Peace & Prosperity are seeking to virtually invite Dr. Chang Gwang-chol, a North Korean education expert at UNESCO, to the event. If confirmed, this would mark the first participation of a North Korean national in the forum and a continuation of inter-Korean exchanges outside political spheres.
Organizers of the Jeju Forum for Peace & Prosperity are seeking to virtually invite Dr. Chang Gwang-chol, a North Korean education expert at UNESCO, to the annual security forum. If he attends, he will be the first North Korean national to participate.
Ángel Cabrera, de 59 años, es el nuevo presidente y consejero delegado del Aspen Institute, convirtiéndose en el primer no estadounidense en dirigir la influyente organización fundada en Aspen, Colorado, en 1949.
South Korean Unification Minister Chung Dong-young will attend the 11th Ulaanbaatar Dialogue in Mongolia, a regional security forum. He will discuss Seoul's vision for peace on the Korean Peninsula and seek Mongolia's support for its policies toward North Korea.
North Korea's National Intelligence Agency chief Ri Chang-dae attended a security forum in Russia, advocated for multi-polar world security cooperation, and met with Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu to strengthen bilateral security ties.
Malaysia's Defense Minister Khaled criticizes international double standards after facing pressure over a contract dispute, highlighting unequal treatment of developing vs. powerful nations.
Over 140 delegations from 120 countries will attend an international security forum in Russia, including unofficial representatives from "unfriendly countries" seeking constructive relations. Separately, Iran's Hezbollah leader vowed Iran would emerge victorious from a war with the US.
Kalashnikov Concern will present its new 'Skat-220' high-speed drone at the International Security Forum in the Moscow region from May 26-29, 2026. The drone, based on the SKAT 350M, is lighter and has a wingspan allowing speeds up to 160 km/h.
The Kalashnikov Group will debut its new Skat-220 fixed-wing UAV at the International Security Forum in the Moscow Region. The drone features a 2.20m wingspan, weighs 12kg, and can fly for over 150 minutes at speeds up to 160 km/h.
Delegations from over 120 countries, including unofficial representatives from 12 'unfriendly' nations, will participate in Russia's first international security forum from May 26-29, 2026, held under the auspices of the Russian Security Council.
Russia is hosting an international security forum in Moscow with over 140 foreign delegations from 120 countries, including nearly all African nations and partners from SCO, BRICS, and ASEAN. The event features numerous meetings, roundtables, and exhibitions focusing on global security challenges and countering 'neo-colonialism'.
Russia to host its first International Security Forum from May 26-29, featuring unprecedented foreign delegation participation. The event will cover regional and global security, including the Middle East conflict, drone warfare, and countering Western influence, with discussions on BRICS and Russia-Africa relations.
Anti-war group Code Pink disrupted a Politico security forum in Washington, DC, protesting Lockheed Martin's role in supplying weapons for Middle East wars, accusing the company and officials of profiting from conflict.
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu announced that over 180 delegations have been invited to the first International Security Forum, scheduled for May 26-29 near Moscow to address global security threats and cooperation.
Morgan McSweeney has denied claims he bullied civil servants into appointing Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US, telling a Kyiv security forum he does not recognise the character described in media reports. The former chief of staff, who resigned in February over his role in the hiring, is due to appear before the foreign affairs committee on Tuesday where he is likely to face questions over reported pressure on Foreign Office officials.
Prince Harry has arrived in Kiev for an unannounced visit following an invitation from the Kiev Security Forum. He is scheduled to speak at the event.
