{
  "id": 20157667,
  "title": "Asean unveils new logo, updated flag to mark Timor-Leste’s entry",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/asean-unveils-new-logo-updated-flag-to-mark-timor-lestes-entry-20157667",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T09:40:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/highlight/2026/11/15/asean-unveils-new-logo-updated-flag-to-mark-timor-leste-s-entry"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) revealed a revised logo and flag during the inauguration of its 49th summit in Manila, symbolizing the bloc's expansion to encompass 11 member states with the admission of Timor-Leste. Asean leaders witnessed the raising of the new flag at the Philippine International Convention Centre, where Philippine President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr served as the organization's chair. The Philippine presidential communications office stated that the updated flag showcases 11 rice stalks, representing each member state, encircled by a red-and-white circle on a blue background. The 11 rice stalks signify ASEAN's growth to 11 member states. Marcos remarked at the opening ceremony that this year, the Cebu Protocol marked a significant step in ASEAN's journey, embodying a united 11-member bloc shaping the future together.",
  "summary": "The updated flag features 11 rice stalks, one for each member state, enclosed within a red-and-white circle against a blue background.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}