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Mired in military ‘chaos,’ Myanmar’s junta locked into struggle for survival
Mired in military ‘chaos,’ Myanmar’s junta locked into struggle for survival 2024-04-29

Experts say even the military’s grip on the central region is in jeopardy due to poor leadership.

Thai top diplomat on resignation: Work would slow without deputy PM position
Thai top diplomat on resignation: Work would slow without deputy PM position 2024-04-29

Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara’s decision to quit raises concerns about continued diplomatic efforts in Myanmar crisis.

Philippines ‘add eyes,’ takes delivery of mobile radar system from Japan
Philippines ‘add eyes,’ takes delivery of mobile radar system from Japan 2024-04-29

Manila now has two of the four radars it bought from Tokyo for U.S. $98.7 million in 2020.

Extreme heat, transport strike force Philippines to call off in-person classes
Extreme heat, transport strike force Philippines to call off in-person classes 2024-04-29

The daytime temperature in Metro Manila hit 38.8 degrees Celsius (101.84 degrees Fahrenheit) – an all-time high – on April 27.

Sogavare won’t be Solomon Islands prime minister in new govt
Sogavare won’t be Solomon Islands prime minister in new govt 2024-04-29

The leader’s political alliance is backing Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele as its PM candidate.

‘Mediocre scholar’: Anwar’s swipe at US professor claiming Malaysia backs another Holocaust
‘Mediocre scholar’: Anwar’s swipe at US professor claiming Malaysia backs another Holocaust 2024-04-26

Bruce Gilley, Portland State University professor, left alleging Malaysia was unsafe but U.S. embassy refuted that claim.

China, North Korea denounce Japan’s involvement with AUKUS
China, North Korea denounce Japan’s involvement with AUKUS 2024-04-26

Beijing says it firmly opposes foreign military alliances targeting it and stoking bloc confrontation.

Scarborough Shoal was a refuge for Filipino fishermen. Then Chinese boats moved in
Scarborough Shoal was a refuge for Filipino fishermen. Then Chinese boats moved in 2024-04-26

For the Philippines, the triangular chain of reefs offers a warning about China’s intentions.

Myanmar closes Thai border checkpoint amidst conflict
Myanmar closes Thai border checkpoint amidst conflict 2024-04-26

Airstrikes hit Friday morning, residents on the border say.

Indonesian coastal residents stand firm while Java Sea swallows up their village
Indonesian coastal residents stand firm while Java Sea swallows up their village 2024-04-26

Cemarajaya villagers used to be farmers but “now they are fishermen.”

Former Malaysian PM Mahathir faces corruption probe involving 2 sons
Former Malaysian PM Mahathir faces corruption probe involving 2 sons 2024-04-25

He’s the third former PM to be scrutinized under the Anwar Ibrahim administration.

2 decades on, families of Tak Bai Incident victims seek justice
2 decades on, families of Tak Bai Incident victims seek justice 2024-04-25

Deep South plaintiffs seek criminal charges against nine officials, including three generals, over mass deaths in 2004 incident.

Report: Southeast Asian parliamentarians face threats of reprisals, harassment
Report: Southeast Asian parliamentarians face threats of reprisals, harassment 2024-04-25

Parliamentarians across Southeast Asia, especially those from Myanmar, suffered from rights violations in 2023, report says.

Junta recaptures key border base, but Karen rebels say fight isn’t over
Junta recaptures key border base, but Karen rebels say fight isn’t over 2024-04-25

The two sides are fighting for control of Myawaddy, a major trade hub on the Thai border.

US missile launcher deployed to Philippines ‘defensive in nature’
US missile launcher deployed to Philippines ‘defensive in nature’ 2024-04-25

China has protested joint drills incorporating the Mid-Range Capability missile system, saying it aggravates regional tensions.

ASEAN calls for a ceasefire in Myanmar a boon for struggling  junta
ASEAN calls for a ceasefire in Myanmar a boon for struggling junta 2024-04-25

Peace requires turning against the junta, not trying to prop up its dying power through negotiations.

Tensions high in Bangladesh district after Muslims killed over Hindu temple fire
Tensions high in Bangladesh district after Muslims killed over Hindu temple fire 2024-04-24

The alleged Hindu mob in last week’s incident suspected that the two victims had set fire to the temple.

Thais, border neighbors seek normalcy as battles rage in Myanmar
Thais, border neighbors seek normalcy as battles rage in Myanmar 2024-04-24

Mae Sot residents keep up with the news, “but we aren’t scared,” worker says.

Thailand warns Myanmar junta and rebels against using its soil
Thailand warns Myanmar junta and rebels against using its soil 2024-04-24

But an expert said ministers’ comments may not be enough to restore public confidence in border security.

Solomon Islands PM Sogavare commands largest bloc in Parliament after election
Solomon Islands PM Sogavare commands largest bloc in Parliament after election 2024-04-24

The pro-Beijing leader Manasseh Sogavare faces several rivals in the contest to become prime minister.

Tensions simmer near a shoal both China and the Philippines claim
Tensions simmer near a shoal both China and the Philippines claim 2024-04-23

It's getting harder for Bagong Bayan fishermen to reach their catch and Manila to ignore Chinese provocations.

Thailand offers to mediate in Myanmar conflict, urges ASEAN involvement amid violence
Thailand offers to mediate in Myanmar conflict, urges ASEAN involvement amid violence 2024-04-23

Bangkok is ready to resolve issues to “restore peace quickly,” Thai foreign minister says.

10 dead in mid-air collision of military helicopters at Malaysian naval base
10 dead in mid-air collision of military helicopters at Malaysian naval base 2024-04-23

Prayers on Friday will replace the Royal Malaysian Navy’s 90th Anniversary program planned for Saturday.

Analysts: US missile deployment expected to assist Philippines in its territorial defense
Analysts: US missile deployment expected to assist Philippines in its territorial defense 2024-04-23

The United States deployment of the Mid-Range Capability system in Salaknib drills is the first in the Asia-Pacific.

Indonesia ruling party official: President no longer a member after supporting opposition
Indonesia ruling party official: President no longer a member after supporting opposition 2024-04-23

Joko Widodo won the presidency twice with the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP), but this year backed another party’s candidate for president.

Biden’s cannibal remarks send US-Papua New Guinea relations to ‘low point’
Biden’s cannibal remarks send US-Papua New Guinea relations to ‘low point’ 2024-04-23

The Pacific nation’s foreign minister says he hopes the White House can put the record straight.

US govt report: Human rights abuses continue in Philippines under Marcos
US govt report: Human rights abuses continue in Philippines under Marcos 2024-04-23

Extrajudicial killings, arbitrary detention, torture and enforced disappearances are among the abuses, the U.S. State Department said.

Philippine military kills 12 militants, including rebel leader
Philippine military kills 12 militants, including rebel leader 2024-04-23

Seven soldiers were also wounded in a gunbattle with Islamic fighters in the southern province of Maguindanao del Sur.

Thai hospital near Myanmar border treats dozens injured in Kayin fighting
Thai hospital near Myanmar border treats dozens injured in Kayin fighting 2024-04-22

Thai prime minister, meanwhile, establishes a high-level committee to deal with border crisis.

No, Southeast Asians do not now prefer China over the US
No, Southeast Asians do not now prefer China over the US 2024-04-22

There is less than meets the eye in headlines showing ASEAN has tilted toward Beijing in its rivalry with Washington.

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