ASEAN diplomats express concern over Middle East tensions

ASEAN foreign ministers met in Manila to discuss serious concerns about the Middle East conflict, which is causing uncertainty and potential risks to global energy supplies.

They also talked about issues closer to home, like the conflict in Myanmar and tensions in the South China Sea.

The U.S. and China had differing views on the South China Sea disputes, with the U.S. supporting a 2016 ruling that China does not recognize.

The meeting included high-level officials from various countries, all aiming to address these critical issues.