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Malaysia Frees Ex-Bangladeshi Envoy with UNHCR Refugee Status
Malaysia Frees Ex-Bangladeshi Envoy with UNHCR Refugee Status 2022-02-16

Md. Khairuzzaman denies Dhaka’s accusations that he took part in 1975 killings of four former ministers.

Thai Plan to Acquire F-35 Fighter-Jets Poses Dilemma for Washington
Thai Plan to Acquire F-35 Fighter-Jets Poses Dilemma for Washington 2022-02-16

Analysts say there’s no guarantee U.S. will approve the sale, because of Thailand’s close defense ties with China.

Bangladeshi Families Recount Grief from Extrajudicial Killings, Disappearances
2022-02-16

“I wish this sanction was slapped a lot sooner. A lot of lives would have been saved,” missing man's sister says about new U.S. sanctions on RAB force.

Cambodia’s Hun Sen Gives Up On Myanmar
Cambodia’s Hun Sen Gives Up On Myanmar 2022-02-16

The prime minister and ASEAN chair says he will pass the crisis on to his successor.

Philippines’ Sara Duterte-Carpio Takes Spotlight in Marcos Country
Philippines’ Sara Duterte-Carpio Takes Spotlight in Marcos Country 2022-02-17

The VP contender, a political fixture in the south, accompanies her running-mate in the far north.

Indonesian President to G-20: Ukraine Tensions Could Hurt Global Economic Recovery
Indonesian President to G-20: Ukraine Tensions Could Hurt Global Economic Recovery 2022-02-17

“This is not the time for rivalry,” Joko Widodo tells meeting of finance ministers and central bank chiefs.

Bangladesh Court Grants Teen Bail After 16 Months for Allegedly Insulting Quran
Bangladesh Court Grants Teen Bail After 16 Months for Allegedly Insulting Quran 2022-02-17

Dipti Rani Das, now 18, was arrested under the Digital Security Act for allegedly hurting religious sentiment.

Thai Metal Band, Headbangers Rock against Royal Insult Law
2022-02-17

The latest single by Defying Decay is a raucous anthem challenging Article 112 - Thailand's draconian Lese-Majeste law.

ASEAN Envoy to Attempt Meeting with Shadow Govt in Myanmar
ASEAN Envoy to Attempt Meeting with Shadow Govt in Myanmar 2022-02-17

Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhon made the pledge after pressure from his Malaysian counterpart.

Philippine Presidential Race: Labor Leader-Candidate Vows to Pursue Imelda Marcos for Graft
Philippine Presidential Race: Labor Leader-Candidate Vows to Pursue Imelda Marcos for Graft 2022-02-18

Leody de Guzman, a longshot candidate, says he’ll move to jail the former first lady if he’s elected president.

US Navy Charges 5 Personnel Over Leak of F-35 Fighter-Jet Crash Video
US Navy Charges 5 Personnel Over Leak of F-35 Fighter-Jet Crash Video 2022-02-18

Those charged are one U.S. navy ensign, one senior chief petty officer, and three chief petty officers.

Indonesia: Jemaah Militants Now Infiltrating Political Parties
Indonesia: Jemaah Militants Now Infiltrating Political Parties 2022-02-18

Jakarta looks to double personnel at anti-terror unit Densus 88 to deal with these “complex challenges.”

Hijab: Freedom to Choose?
2022-02-18

Hijab ban gets different response in Bangladesh and India.

Intl Court of Justice Set to Resume Hearings on Myanmar Genocide Case
Intl Court of Justice Set to Resume Hearings on Myanmar Genocide Case 2022-02-20

Gambia has asked the ICJ to decide if atrocities against Rohingya Muslims violated international laws.

Vietnam Beefs up its Maritime Militia, Still Dwarfed by China’s
Vietnam Beefs up its Maritime Militia, Still Dwarfed by China’s 2022-02-20

This is widely seen as a response to China’s maritime militia.

Doctors Blast Philippine Govt for Arresting Physician Suspected of Communist Links
Doctors Blast Philippine Govt for Arresting Physician Suspected of Communist Links 2022-02-22

An ex-rebel leader has accused Dr. Maria Natividad Castro of being active in the rebellion, anti-red task force alleges.

Malaysian Court Rejects Ex-PM Najib’s Request to Delay 1MDB-Linked Lawsuit
Malaysian Court Rejects Ex-PM Najib’s Request to Delay 1MDB-Linked Lawsuit 2022-02-22

Kuala Lumpur High Court gives his legal team 40 days to prepare case.

Thai Court to Issue Inquest Finding May 9 in Rebel Suspect’s Death
Thai Court to Issue Inquest Finding May 9 in Rebel Suspect’s Death 2022-02-22

A 2019 autopsy said there were no signs of torture in Abdullah Esomuso’s in-custody death.

Australia, China Trade Accusations Over Laser Use Against Aircraft
Australia, China Trade Accusations Over Laser Use Against Aircraft 2022-02-22
'I don’t want this dam. We don’t need it.'
2022-02-22

Local residents express concern over a proposed hydroelectric project on the Mekong River.

What Russian Aggression in Ukraine Means for Southeast Asia
What Russian Aggression in Ukraine Means for Southeast Asia 2022-02-22

Southeast Asian countries are keeping quiet as Moscow junks the concept that all nations are equally sovereign.

Thais Turn Trash into Amulets
2022-02-22

Some environmentally conscious entrepreneurs are upcycling plastic waste into religious items.

Papua rebels claim responsibility for deadly attack on Indonesian military post
Papua rebels claim responsibility for deadly attack on Indonesian military post 2022-03-28

Two marines died and eight other Indonesian servicemen were wounded in assault in Nduga regency.

Philippines, US militaries begin large-scale joint exercises
Philippines, US militaries begin large-scale joint exercises 2022-03-28

Balikatan 2022 will send a message that their alliance endures, officials from both countries say.

Bangladesh PM criticizes US sanctions on elite police unit
Bangladesh PM criticizes US sanctions on elite police unit 2022-03-28

The prime minister spoke out during a ceremony marking founding anniversary of Rapid Action Battalion.

Philippines lodges new diplomatic protest against China over close encounter at sea
Philippines lodges new diplomatic protest against China over close encounter at sea 2022-03-29

A Chinese coast guard ship passed within 21 meters of a Philippine ship near Scarborough Shoal, Manila says.

Indonesia mulls buying oil from Russia despite Ukraine invasion
Indonesia mulls buying oil from Russia despite Ukraine invasion 2022-03-29

State energy company Pertamina says Western sanctions could force Moscow to sell at a low price.

With US-ASEAN summit postponed, 4 top diplomats travel to China
With US-ASEAN summit postponed, 4 top diplomats travel to China 2022-03-29

The meeting follows Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s visit to the White House in Washington.

Duterte: Communists have infiltrated Philippine Congress
Duterte: Communists have infiltrated Philippine Congress 2022-03-30

Some groups are legal fronts for the insurgents, the president alleges.

Bangladesh shuts largest private school in Rohingya camps
2022-03-30

Bangladesh has shut the largest private school for Rohingya refugees in a further blow to the educational prospects of thousands of children stuck in vast ...

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