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Hegseth pledges stronger US defence ties in South-east Asia
United States Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth sought to reassure South-east Asian countries that Washington remains committed to the region. He said the pledge would be backed by practical cooperation, including stronger defence ties alongside regional partners.
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