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US missile test intercepts, downs ballistic target from Guam air base
US missile test intercepts, downs ballistic target from Guam air base 2024-12-10

The Missile Defense Agency deemed the first Guam test successful, noting debris fell into the ocean.

Pacific police chiefs open Australian base for regional rapid deployment force
Pacific police chiefs open Australian base for regional rapid deployment force 2024-12-11

Twenty-two nations and territories form ‘unprecedented’ Pacific Policing Initiative with U.S. $270 million in Australian funding.

Property owners want fair compensation for land acquired for Indonesia’s new capital
Property owners want fair compensation for land acquired for Indonesia’s new capital 2024-12-11

Government’s Land Bank Authority ought to reimburse communities near the project site in East Kalimantan at market value, locals say.

China mobilizes ‘staggering’ naval presence in Taiwan Strait: Taipei
China mobilizes ‘staggering’ naval presence in Taiwan Strait: Taipei 2024-12-11

Deployment comes after Taiwan leader’s Pacific tour that included a U.S. stop.

Giving season: Australia punts on cash-for-favors in Pacific to squeeze out China
Giving season: Australia punts on cash-for-favors in Pacific to squeeze out China 2024-12-12

Papua New Guinea and Nauru put sovereignty over security deals on the line.

In divided Myanmar, graduates of a parallel education system struggle for recognition
In divided Myanmar, graduates of a parallel education system struggle for recognition 2024-12-12

Students graduating from the independent system face obstacles to further studies abroad or work.

At ICJ, low-lying atoll nations call for definitive opinion on climate action
At ICJ, low-lying atoll nations call for definitive opinion on climate action 2024-12-13

Top polluters China and the U.S. have argued against liability for rising temperatures.

Malaysia’s weakened opposition
Malaysia’s weakened opposition 2024-12-13

Electoral losses this year and tensions within the opposition foreshadow a reckoning as politics remains polarized, analyst Bridget Welsh writes.

Immigrants line up to leave Malaysia before repatriation deadline
Immigrants line up to leave Malaysia before repatriation deadline 2024-12-13

In 2025, foreigners without proper documentation could face fines, prison if they remain in the country.

Bangladeshi experts, officials call for support for ‘mentally shattered’ police officers
Bangladeshi experts, officials call for support for ‘mentally shattered’ police officers 2024-12-13

After a tumultuous anti-government uprising, the Bangladesh police force faces a morale crisis, prompting calls for mental health support, reforms.

EXCLUSIVE: Filipina surrogate charged with human trafficking gives birth
EXCLUSIVE: Filipina surrogate charged with human trafficking gives birth 2024-12-13

The first-ever foreign surrogates to be arrested in Cambodia are under surveillance in a hospital.

In viral video, besieged Myanmar troops bemoan lack of support from junta chief
In viral video, besieged Myanmar troops bemoan lack of support from junta chief 2024-12-13

The video was taken a month before the battalion was overrun by rebel forces.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Manila says China obstructs, damages its ships at disputed shoal
Manila says China obstructs, damages its ships at disputed shoal 2024-04-30

Scarborough Shoal is located within the Philippine exclusive economic zone but under de-facto control by China.

Thai-Myanmar trade hub reopens after 10 day shutdown for battle
Thai-Myanmar trade hub reopens after 10 day shutdown for battle 2024-04-30

Junta troops’ recapture of border villages leaves four dead, residents said.

Philippine police arrest suspected gunman in on-air killing of broadcaster
Philippine police arrest suspected gunman in on-air killing of broadcaster 2024-04-30

The killing, which was captured on Facebook Live, was the fourth deadly attack on a journalist since President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. took office.

Border conflicts cause shortages, high prices for Myanmar traders: report
Border conflicts cause shortages, high prices for Myanmar traders: report 2024-04-30

Trade with China, Bangladesh and Thailand has been hurt by conflict between junta and insurgent forces.

Timor-Leste seeks economic lifeline as oil wealth dwindles
Timor-Leste seeks economic lifeline as oil wealth dwindles 2024-04-30

Nearly 25 years after independence, unemployment and poverty remain challenges.

Recycling Thailand’s garbage, 1 second-hand shirt at a time
Recycling Thailand’s garbage, 1 second-hand shirt at a time 2024-05-01

“Auntie Ton” and her team scavenge through trash at a Bangkok dump to collect and recycle discarded clothes.

Jeremiah Manele is new Solomon Islands PM, vows action on economy
Jeremiah Manele is new Solomon Islands PM, vows action on economy 2024-05-02

The new prime minister has indicated he’ll continue a friends-to-all foreign policy.

Former Fiji leader Bainimarama to be sentenced next week
Former Fiji leader Bainimarama to be sentenced next week 2024-05-02

Fiji’s acting chief justice refused to recuse himself from the case for allegedly showing bias.

Thai senatorial hopefuls say they want to bring change, serve the people
Thai senatorial hopefuls say they want to bring change, serve the people 2024-05-02

A new crop of lawmakers will soon be selected from a cross-section of society to replace junta-appointed Senate.

Islanders on small Philippine chain worry a China-Taiwan conflict could spill over
Islanders on small Philippine chain worry a China-Taiwan conflict could spill over 2024-05-02

The Batanes archipelago, the northernmost part of the Philippines, is actually closer to Taiwan.

Philippines sends message to China: Leave Scarborough Shoal now
Philippines sends message to China: Leave Scarborough Shoal now 2024-05-02

Manila summons a senior Chinese embassy official over April 30 water cannon incident near disputed shoal.

Indonesia disputes US call for crackdown over religious freedom violations
Indonesia disputes US call for crackdown over religious freedom violations 2024-05-02

The annual United States Commission on International Religious Freedom report recommends placing Jakarta on special watch list.

As Indonesian President-elect Prabowo nears parliamentary majority, experts fear democracy will suffer
As Indonesian President-elect Prabowo nears parliamentary majority, experts fear democracy will suffer 2024-05-02

Including parliamentary seats from his coalition and of two parties that committed support, he would command a 71% majority.

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