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Philippine prisons chief, deputy face murder complaints in radio journalist’s killing
Philippine prisons chief, deputy face murder complaints in radio journalist’s killing 2022-11-07

Percival Mabasa was killed because he aired details about alleged corruption linked to the director-general of corrections, officials say.

Conspiracy theories fly fast and thick as Malaysia election campaign hits road
Conspiracy theories fly fast and thick as Malaysia election campaign hits road 2022-11-07

Former PM Mahathir, for one, alleges that arch-rivals Anwar Ibrahim and Ahmad Zahid Hamidi have formed secret pact.

Papua New Guinea police begin investigation into big deadly fight
Papua New Guinea police begin investigation into big deadly fight 2022-11-07

Police didn’t reach the affected island until a day after at least 24 people were killed in violence.

Indonesia: Putin likely won’t attend G20 Bali summit in person
Indonesia: Putin likely won’t attend G20 Bali summit in person 2022-11-08

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy may attend virtually as an observer, state broadcaster reported.

ASEAN watch shows Hun Sen’s fondness for luxury, ties to enigmatic tycoon
ASEAN watch shows Hun Sen’s fondness for luxury, ties to enigmatic tycoon 2022-11-08

The Cambodian prime minister said the timepiece represents his country’s technological advancement.

‘Tired’ Abu Sayyaf members surrender to Philippine military
‘Tired’ Abu Sayyaf members surrender to Philippine military 2022-11-08

Task force officials say 10 who recently left the militant group join 164 who surrendered this year.

Indonesia's big moment on the world stage
Indonesia's big moment on the world stage 2022-11-08
UN, US officials express concern about violence ahead of Bangladesh polls
UN, US officials express concern about violence ahead of Bangladesh polls 2022-11-08

While protests are part of democracy, people have been killed, U.N. official Gwyn Lewis told reporters.

Bangladesh builds coal-fueled power plant near world's largest mangrove forest
2022-11-09

The country needs coal to meet the energy demands of its growing economy, but environmentalists and farmers warn that the plant could endanger the fragile ...

Week of summits to test Biden’s foreign policy
Week of summits to test Biden’s foreign policy 2022-11-09

Biden departs Thursday for meetings in Egypt, Cambodia and Indonesia.

Fierce fighting breaks out between Philippine Army, MILF forces
Fierce fighting breaks out between Philippine Army, MILF forces 2022-11-09

Members of the former Mulsim rebel group have joined up with “lawless elements” on southern Basilan island, military officials say.

IMF provisionally agrees to loan Bangladesh $4.5B to shore up economy
IMF provisionally agrees to loan Bangladesh $4.5B to shore up economy 2022-11-09

Bangladesh had requested to borrow money from the Washington-based international lender in July amid rising inflation, slowing growth and declining foreign ...

American Samoa voters reject proposals to gain autonomy from US
American Samoa voters reject proposals to gain autonomy from US 2022-11-09

Residents opted against a once-in-a-decade opportunity to amend the territory’s constitution.

Hun Sen’s mediation efforts fall flat during tough year as ASEAN chair
Hun Sen’s mediation efforts fall flat during tough year as ASEAN chair 2022-11-10

Myanmar still mired in conflict, and Russian and Ukraine forgo offer to hold talks at ASEAN summit.

Putin confirms he won’t travel to Bali for G20 summit
Putin confirms he won’t travel to Bali for G20 summit 2022-11-10

Indonesian minister echoes analysts’ comments that Russian president’s decision is for the best of the event.

Philippine military, MILF agree to ceasefire after deadly clashes on southern island
Philippine military, MILF agree to ceasefire after deadly clashes on southern island 2022-11-10

Multiple deaths and injuries were reported in the fighting on Basilan.

Xi and Biden to meet Monday before G20 summit to discuss ‘red lines’
Xi and Biden to meet Monday before G20 summit to discuss ‘red lines’ 2022-11-10
US religious freedom envoy highlights plight of Rohingya, Uyghurs
2022-11-10

In excerpts from TV interview, Rashad Hussain touches on “dire situation” of Rohingya refugees and calls on Muslim-majority countries to speak out against ...

Cambodian asylum-seekers in Thailand fear forced repatriation ahead of APEC summit
Cambodian asylum-seekers in Thailand fear forced repatriation ahead of APEC summit 2022-11-10

“If the Thai government supports the cause of democracy, they should help protect us,” asylum seeker says.

ASEAN leaders call for measurable progress on Myanmar peace plan
ASEAN leaders call for measurable progress on Myanmar peace plan 2022-11-11

The Southeast Asian bloc’s meeting in Cambodia was under pressure to show results.

Philippine leader Marcos to visit China in January
Philippine leader Marcos to visit China in January 2022-11-11

The trip will come months after the president met with U.S. President Joe Biden in New York.

Analysts: Sabah, Sarawak could be kingmakers in Malaysian polls
Analysts: Sabah, Sarawak could be kingmakers in Malaysian polls 2022-11-11

The two states in Borneo used to always support the country’s oldest coalition, but not anymore.

Biden steps up engagement with ASEAN amid China rivalry and global conflict
Biden steps up engagement with ASEAN amid China rivalry and global conflict 2022-11-12

At a leadership summit in Cambodia, U.S. president offers a rare kind word for Hun Sen.

Nahid Islam hopes for reform and “a new Bangladesh”
2024-08-13

Nahid Islam, a member of Bangladesh’s interim government and one of the students who spearheaded the protests that brought down Sheikh Hasina, talks about his ...

Thai Constitution Court has ruled Srettha Thavisin out of office
2024-08-14

Thailand’s Constitutional Court has ruled to remove Srettha Thavisin as prime minister on his decision to appoint an ex-convict to be a cabinet minister. The ...

Bangladesh interim govt says harassment is ‘reprehensible,’ after students disrupt Hasina-related event
Bangladesh interim govt says harassment is ‘reprehensible,’ after students disrupt Hasina-related event 2024-08-15

Awami League party members were marking assassination anniversary of country's founding leader, the father of ex-PM Sheikh Hasina.

Philippine Senate Approves Bill to Compensate Marawi Residents
Philippine Senate Approves Bill to Compensate Marawi Residents 2022-01-31

Leaders must meet with House counterparts to iron out differences before sending the bill to President Duterte.

2 Bangladesh ex-Cops Get Death Sentence for Gunning Down Retired Army Major
2 Bangladesh ex-Cops Get Death Sentence for Gunning Down Retired Army Major 2022-01-31

July 2020 case drew international attention to alleged extrajudicial killings in the South Asian country.

Researchers Discover Over 200 New Species in Greater Mekong
Researchers Discover Over 200 New Species in Greater Mekong 2022-01-31

The World Wildlife Fund for Nature reported the finds in Thailand and neighboring countries.

Lao Rights Activist Held for Deportation From Thailand
Lao Rights Activist Held for Deportation From Thailand 2022-01-31

Authorities conduct Khoukham Keomanivong’s one-day trial behind closed doors, citing COVID-19 concerns.

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