VIENTIANE, Laos — Southeast Asian diplomats and their global partners gathered in the Laotian capital on Saturday for the final day of a three-day summit aimed at addressing regional tensions. Key issues discussed included territorial disputes in the South China Sea, the ongoing conflict in Myanmar, and the growing rivalry between major powers. The meetings brought together representatives from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) alongside influential allies such as the United States, China, Russia, Japan, India, and Australia