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India: Rights Activists Cry Foul over Colleague’s Arrest in Kashmir 2016-11-15

Khurram Parvez has been in jail for two months over allegations of instigating violence.

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Maoist Rebel Attack Kills 25 Troops in Chhattisgarh: Officials 2017-04-24

Monday’s ambush was deadliest assault on security forces since 2010, police say.

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India: Skepticism Grows over Government Plan to Rid Water of Arsenic 2017-03-16

Groundwater contamination affects nearly 40 million people in the country, according to official estimates.

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Bangladesh, India Leaders Vow to Unblock Teesta Water-Sharing Deal 2017-04-10

Two countries also sign 22 agreements on defense, cyber security, nuclear energy and other areas.

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India: Economic Blockade Paralyzes Life in Manipur 2016-11-23

Tribals opposed to division of land have blocked roads since late October.

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India Steps Up Anti-Militant Vigilance on Bangladesh Border 2017-03-24

Thousands of JMB and HuJI militants have infiltrated India from Bangladesh, an Indian official confirms.

Malaysia's New PM Rules Out Including Opposition in Cabinet
Malaysia's New PM Rules Out Including Opposition in Cabinet 2021-08-23

Lower house deputy speaker quits post to ensure “impartiality” in government led by her party, UMNO.

Inquiry links Putin to missile in downing of Malaysian airliner
2023-02-09

However, international prosecutors are closing their investigatin due to an inability to prosecute at this time.

At Singapore security forum, Chinese defense minister denounces ‘outside forces’
At Singapore security forum, Chinese defense minister denounces ‘outside forces’ 2024-06-02

Dong Jun warns that there are limits to Beijing's restraint in the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait.

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy stops in Manila, thanks Philippines for support against Russian invasion
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy stops in Manila, thanks Philippines for support against Russian invasion 2024-06-03

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met his Philippine counterpart Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for bilateral talks on Monday.

Indonesian environmentalists slam law allowing religious groups to manage mining areas
Indonesian environmentalists slam law allowing religious groups to manage mining areas 2024-06-03

Green groups say religious organizations lack expertise in responsible mining practices.

Project chiefs’ resignations may signal serious problems with new Indonesian capital: Analysts
Project chiefs’ resignations may signal serious problems with new Indonesian capital: Analysts 2024-06-03

The two officials resigned just months before the government plans to host Independence Day celebrations at the East Kalimantan site.

A family of elephant caretakers in Thailand fear for their future
A family of elephant caretakers in Thailand fear for their future 2024-06-03

The Hemarat family has been looking after the giant beasts as mahouts in southern Trang province for about 60 years.

Philippines denies its troops pointed guns at Chinese coast guard personnel
Philippines denies its troops pointed guns at Chinese coast guard personnel 2024-06-04

Manila accuses China of trying to interfere with an air-drop of supplies intended for Filipino marines stationed at Second Thomas (Ayungin) Shoal.

Hundreds of Rohingya flee shelters in Indonesia’s Aceh region
Hundreds of Rohingya flee shelters in Indonesia’s Aceh region 2024-06-04

Many of the refugees who escaped are likely trying to head to Malaysia, observers  say.

Sister of abducted Thai activist hopes new govt will push for probe
Sister of abducted Thai activist hopes new govt will push for probe 2024-06-04

Thai activist Wanchalearm Satsaksit was taken near his apartment in Cambodia’s capital in 2020, CCTV footage showed.

UN rights chief: Malaysia should reinstate UNHCR access to immigration detention centers
UN rights chief: Malaysia should reinstate UNHCR access to immigration detention centers 2024-06-04

Volker Türk also called for the adoption of “a comprehensive refugee protection system.”

EU cooks Vanuatu’s ‘golden goose’ passport
EU cooks Vanuatu’s ‘golden goose’ passport 2024-06-04

An EU proposal to permanently reintroduce a visa requirement for Vanuatu citizens threatens the Pacific nation’s economy and reputation, writes Tess Newton ...

4 Philippine officers arrested on suspicion of abducting foreigners
4 Philippine officers arrested on suspicion of abducting foreigners 2024-06-05

Government official condemns the alleged kidnapping as a “serious breach of public trust.”

Indonesia’s massive sugar-bioethanol project in South Papua causes locals to fear exploitation
Indonesia’s massive sugar-bioethanol project in South Papua causes locals to fear exploitation 2024-06-05

They have seen how past ventures cheated them on payments, broke promises, and disregarded local perspectives.

Aceh court sentences 3 Rohingya for smuggling refugees into Indonesia
Aceh court sentences 3 Rohingya for smuggling refugees into Indonesia 2024-06-05

The men, who argued they were victims seeking refuge, face six to eight years in prison.

Police call for calm as Papua New Guinea PM deflects vote of no confidence
Police call for calm as Papua New Guinea PM deflects vote of no confidence 2024-06-06

Angry opposition politicians accuse the parliament’s speaker of bias as he suspends chamber until September.

Abu Sayyaf’s birthplace in southern Philippines declared militant-free
Abu Sayyaf’s birthplace in southern Philippines declared militant-free 2024-06-06

Abu Sayyaf remnants could still link up with other militants in and outside the Philippines, a security expert warns.

Bangladesh offers amnesty, dangles tax incentive for people with undeclared ‘black money’
Bangladesh offers amnesty, dangles tax incentive for people with undeclared ‘black money’ 2024-06-06

Officials say the plan will increase revenues, but critics say it will hurt most citizens and promote corruption.

Thai manufacturers scratch their heads as cheap Chinese goods flood market
Thai manufacturers scratch their heads as cheap Chinese goods flood market 2024-06-07

From elephant pants to kettles and shoes, mass-made products from China are squeezing local competition.

Malaysia tops among govts asking TikTok to remove content amid censorship concerns
Malaysia tops among govts asking TikTok to remove content amid censorship concerns 2024-06-07

News comes on heels of the country’s ranking plummeting on a global press freedom index.

Philippines: China rammed boat evacuating sick marine from disputed waters
Philippines: China rammed boat evacuating sick marine from disputed waters 2024-06-07

Beijing claims it would allow extractions from the South China Sea outpost if given advance notice.

Refugees from Gaza rebuild their lives in Manila by selling Palestinian delicacies
Refugees from Gaza rebuild their lives in Manila by selling Palestinian delicacies 2024-06-07

Fare offered in their Little Gaza Kitchen, mainly cooked by the Filipina wives of the Palestinians, is a hit.

China warns Philippines of ‘red line’ in the South China Sea
China warns Philippines of ‘red line’ in the South China Sea 2025-02-17

A former senior Chinese official said Manila shouldn’t be allowed to take disputed shoals.

Criminal complaint filed against ex-President Duterte for ‘threat’ to assassinate Philippine senators
Criminal complaint filed against ex-President Duterte for ‘threat’ to assassinate Philippine senators 2025-02-17

The former president’s remarks should not be taken seriously, his lawyer said.

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