ASEAN leaders to discuss new energy security measures as US-Iran war drags on

Southeast Asian leaders are expected to discuss new measures to address the energy crunch triggered by the fallout of the US-Israel war on Iran during their upcoming annual summit, the Philippines said on Friday.

The Philippines, which chairs the 11-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations, will host the three-day gathering in Manila starting Sunday. Other world leaders, including US President Donald Trump, Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Indian Prime Minister Nar, will also join the summit.

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