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Quiboloy church members arrested in southern Philippines
Quiboloy church members arrested in southern Philippines 2024-04-03

But Apollo Quiboloy, founder of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ church who is being sought over sex-abuse allegations, was nowhere in sight.

ASEAN is more pro-China than US: survey
ASEAN is more pro-China than US: survey 2024-04-03

The bloc’s leaning shifted to China in one year, but Vietnam and the Philippines prefer the U.S.

Thai court accepts case seeking to disband Move Forward Party
Thai court accepts case seeking to disband Move Forward Party 2024-04-03

The Election Commission wants the party dissolved over its campaign to reform Thailand’s royal insult law.

Malaysian police seek more suspects linked to Israeli arrested with guns, ammunition
Malaysian police seek more suspects linked to Israeli arrested with guns, ammunition 2024-04-02

The man could face execution or life in prison if found guilty of firearms possession.

Extreme heat forces Philippine schools to cancel in-person classes
Extreme heat forces Philippine schools to cancel in-person classes 2024-04-02

The high temperatures put people at risk of cramps, heat exhaustion and probable heat stroke, authorities say.

Indonesian President-elect Prabowo meets with Chinese leader Xi, discusses deeper strategic ties
Indonesian President-elect Prabowo meets with Chinese leader Xi, discusses deeper strategic ties 2024-04-01

Outgoing President Jokowi signed off on defense chief visiting with regional leaders months before being sworn in.

US, allies to conduct joint patrols to counter China
US, allies to conduct joint patrols to counter China 2024-04-01

The U.S., Japan and the Philippines to launch joint naval patrols amid tensions with China in the South China Sea.

Northern Thailand chokes under severe smog as wildfires rage
Northern Thailand chokes under severe smog as wildfires rage 2024-04-01

Conditions could worsen as region copes with ongoing high temperatures and drought, environmentalists fear.

Philippines gets a new police chief
Philippines gets a new police chief 2024-04-01

Rommel Francisco Marbil promises transparency in leading national force tainted by alleged human rights abuses.

Fired Myanmar garment workers await court resolution after 4 years
Fired Myanmar garment workers await court resolution after 4 years 2024-03-30

Now undocumented and in debt, many have taken low-paying jobs to survive.

With Malaysians’ religious sentiments increasingly offended, ‘Outrage Industry’ has field day
With Malaysians’ religious sentiments increasingly offended, ‘Outrage Industry’ has field day 2024-03-29

And as the industry – news TV, politicians and social media – magnifies controversies, potential to inflame communities rises.

Malaysia tightens security after arresting Israeli with guns in Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia tightens security after arresting Israeli with guns in Kuala Lumpur 2024-03-29

Police are investigating whether the unnamed suspect is a member of Mossad, Israel’s intelligence agency.

Indonesian President-elect Prabowo to visit China in first official post-polls foreign trip
Indonesian President-elect Prabowo to visit China in first official post-polls foreign trip 2024-03-29

China strikes before the United States in wooing future leader of Southeast Asia’s largest economy, analysts say.

RFA closes Hong Kong bureau after passage of new security law
RFA closes Hong Kong bureau after passage of new security law 2024-03-29

The Article 23 legislation has increased safety worries for its journalists, the news outlet’s president said.

Rohingya activists call for more control of aid money
Rohingya activists call for more control of aid money 2024-03-28

But USAID says there’s not much money left for the 1.2 million refugees after their $10 monthly food ration.

Bangladesh police drop 2 prime suspects in union leader’s beating death
Bangladesh police drop 2 prime suspects in union leader’s beating death 2024-03-28

Labor leaders plan to ask higher court to reinstate charges in Shahidul Islam killing case.

In isolated South China Sea territory, Filipino fisherman see ‘dwindling catch’
In isolated South China Sea territory, Filipino fisherman see ‘dwindling catch’ 2024-03-28

Islanders on Pag-asa (Thitu Island) blame Chinese, Vietnamese ships’ use of dynamite, cyanide for destroying coral reefs.

A no man’s land is key to unlocking a 20-year spat between Thailand, Cambodia
A no man’s land is key to unlocking a 20-year spat between Thailand, Cambodia 2024-03-28

Resuming discussions could lead to more resources in energy-starved nations.

Fiji state prosecutor appeals former prime minister’s ‘lenient’ sentence
Fiji state prosecutor appeals former prime minister’s ‘lenient’ sentence 2024-03-28

A conviction would bar former Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama from election to Parliament for nearly a decade.

Angry Indonesians in Aceh again storm a shelter, push Rohingya out
Angry Indonesians in Aceh again storm a shelter, push Rohingya out 2024-03-27

Human rights activists say misinformation and fake news about the persecuted Myanmar minority are influencing Acehnese.

Thais are wondering: What’s up with PM Srettha’s digital wallet scheme?
Thais are wondering: What’s up with PM Srettha’s digital wallet scheme? 2024-03-27

A promised multi-billion baht program to give cash handouts to citizens has yet to take off.

Losing Indonesian presidential candidates ask Constitutional Court to throw out Prabowo’s victory
Losing Indonesian presidential candidates ask Constitutional Court to throw out Prabowo’s victory 2024-03-27

The president-elect and his team say the plaintiffs did not present proof of a tainted election.

Thai lower house approves final reading of same-sex marriage bill
Thai lower house approves final reading of same-sex marriage bill 2024-03-27

The landmark legislation still requires approval from the conservative-leaning Senate and endorsement from the king.

US Coast Guard expands its Pacific reach with Harriet Lane deployment
US Coast Guard expands its Pacific reach with Harriet Lane deployment 2024-03-26

The deployment of the medium-endurance cutter to the Pacific will help police the region’s vast fisheries.

Like father, like son? Ex-Philippine president’s son warns he’ll ‘kill’ drug dealers
Like father, like son? Ex-Philippine president’s son warns he’ll ‘kill’ drug dealers 2024-03-26

The declaration by Davao Mayor Sebastian Duterte alarms human rights advocates.

Filipino bishops battle Beijing in maritime dispute
Filipino bishops battle Beijing in maritime dispute 2024-03-26

In an unusually combative exhortation, the Catholic priests also called on the Marcos administration to take a firmer stance.

Malaysia charges convenience store owner, supplier over ‘Allah’ socks
Malaysia charges convenience store owner, supplier over ‘Allah’ socks 2024-03-26

Prosecutors say the defendants hurt religious feelings by selling socks emblazoned with the word ‘Allah.'

UN report: Migrants abused by ‘military, police, smugglers, criminal gangs’
UN report: Migrants abused by ‘military, police, smugglers, criminal gangs’ 2024-03-26

Investigators spoke to thousands of refugees, including Rohingya, in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.

Chinese scammers in Myanmar move trafficking victims to casino in rebel territory
Chinese scammers in Myanmar move trafficking victims to casino in rebel territory 2024-03-25

The move comes amid rumors of a crackdown on gangs in towns along the Thai border.

Indonesia recovers bodies of 11 Rohingya from capsized boat off Aceh coast
Indonesia recovers bodies of 11 Rohingya from capsized boat off Aceh coast 2024-03-25

Seventy-five people were rescued last week and brought to shore after their wooden boat overturned.

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