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Deadly Philippine bombing exposes weakness in intel gathering: Military spokesman
Deadly Philippine bombing exposes weakness in intel gathering: Military spokesman 2023-12-07

Citing video evidence, witnesses, officials identified two suspects linked to the Islamic State terror group.

Papua New Guinea, Australia sign security pact aimed at regional stability
Papua New Guinea, Australia sign security pact aimed at regional stability 2023-12-07

The agreement underlines Australia’s security role in the Pacific at a time of China-U.S. rivalry in the region.

China-backed Malaysian rail project to uproot entire village with scant notice: Residents
China-backed Malaysian rail project to uproot entire village with scant notice: Residents 2023-12-06

And all this upheaval is for a project that will mostly serve Beijing’s strategic interests, one analyst says.

Indonesia faces criticism over plan to deport Rohingya to Myanmar
Indonesia faces criticism over plan to deport Rohingya to Myanmar 2023-12-06

A government minister says country has been overwhelmed by about 1,500 refugees in a month.

Death toll from Indonesia’s Marapi eruption rises
Death toll from Indonesia’s Marapi eruption rises 2023-12-06

Rescuers are still searching for people who might have been on the mountain at the time of the eruption, but not registered.

US signals plan for intermediate-range missiles in the North Pacific
US signals plan for intermediate-range missiles in the North Pacific 2023-12-06

Some Pacific island nations are concerned U.S.-China rivalry will militarize their region.

Freedom and dignity: Millennials leave China for Thailand
2023-12-05

China enforced some of the world's toughest Covid-19 restrictions during the pandemic, putting hundreds of millions of people under prolonged lockdowns. The ...

Bangladesh disqualifies hundreds of candidates for general election
Bangladesh disqualifies hundreds of candidates for general election 2023-12-05

Most candidates are independents who are required to have written support from thousands of electors

Indonesia tones down internet law that critics say curbs free speech
Indonesia tones down internet law that critics say curbs free speech 2023-12-05
Papua New Guinea, Australia to sign security agreement this week
Papua New Guinea, Australia to sign security agreement this week 2023-12-05

The pact will allow for Australian police to work closely with Papua New Guinea’s police.

Philippine VP criticizes Marcos plan to resume peace talks with communists
Philippine VP criticizes Marcos plan to resume peace talks with communists 2023-12-05

Sara Duterte’s break with the president over negotiating with the rebels indicates a schism, analyst says.

Chinese warships dock at Cambodia’s Ream naval base for ‘training’
Chinese warships dock at Cambodia’s Ream naval base for ‘training’ 2023-12-05

There has been no previously known instance of foreign warships gaining access to the base.

Tourist rubles ensure warm welcome for Russians in Thailand
Tourist rubles ensure warm welcome for Russians in Thailand 2023-12-05

Russian visitors are rising in the Land of Smiles, but Moscow struggles to forge strategic ties and weapon sales to the Thai military.

Farmers weather upheaval as climate change brings a storm of challenges
Farmers weather upheaval as climate change brings a storm of challenges 2023-12-04

Small-scale growers are frustrated due to untimely rain and extended periods of drought.

Climbers perish, many others go missing after Indonesia’s Mount Marapi erupts
Climbers perish, many others go missing after Indonesia’s Mount Marapi erupts 2023-12-04

The public, tourists and hikers have been instructed to limit activities to beyond a 1.8-mile radius from the peak.

Thai PM Srettha seeks foreign investors for land bridge across Kra Isthmus
Thai PM Srettha seeks foreign investors for land bridge across Kra Isthmus 2023-12-04

The project would be a new twist on a canal plan linking Ranong, Chumphon ports.

Islamic State claims responsibility for bombing at Philippine Catholic Mass
Islamic State claims responsibility for bombing at Philippine Catholic Mass 2023-12-04

IS said “soldiers of the Caliphate detonated an explosive device on a large gathering of Christians.”

US ship conducts navigation operation near Second Thomas Shoal
US ship conducts navigation operation near Second Thomas Shoal 2023-12-04

China says U.S. warship “trespassed” into waters near one of the most hotly contested reefs in the South China Sea.

Philippine president blames deadly Marawi bombing on ‘foreign terrorists’
Philippine president blames deadly Marawi bombing on ‘foreign terrorists’ 2023-12-03

The military chief says blast could be in retaliation for strike that killed 11 militants.

Ramos-Horta: ‘I never asked Kissinger to apologize’ for Indonesian invasion
Ramos-Horta: ‘I never asked Kissinger to apologize’ for Indonesian invasion 2023-12-01

Timorese President says he does not resent U.S. for supporting Jakarta’s 1975 takeover of former Portuguese colony.

Philippines plans summit to seek solutions to ease prison overcrowding
Philippines plans summit to seek solutions to ease prison overcrowding 2023-12-01

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is also expected to pardon 1,000 inmates on Christmas.

Pacific islanders seek big profits from budding medical cannabis trade
Pacific islanders seek big profits from budding medical cannabis trade 2023-12-01

Small island nations in the region are hoping to tap into a multibillion-dollar global market.

Indonesia to ramp up military spending amid regional security challenges
Indonesia to ramp up military spending amid regional security challenges 2023-12-01

Southeast Asia’s largest country will boost its defense budget by 20%.

17 Thai hostages freed by Hamas return home to families’ joyous tears
17 Thai hostages freed by Hamas return home to families’ joyous tears 2023-11-30

Six more freed Thais are still in an Israeli hospital for check-ups, while nine are still in captivity.

Bangladesh transport workers feel the heat from political opposition’s strikes, blockades
Bangladesh transport workers feel the heat from political opposition’s strikes, blockades 2023-11-30

More than 200 buses and other vehicles have been torched in arson attacks coinciding with hartals launched by the BNP.

Philippines readies delegation to Iran for talks on sailors kidnapped by Houthis
Philippines readies delegation to Iran for talks on sailors kidnapped by Houthis 2023-11-30

Seventeen Filipino seafarers were on board an Israeli-linked cargo ship that was hijacked by Iran-backed Houthi rebels.

Indonesian court rejects challenge to decision clearing president’s son as VP candidate
Indonesian court rejects challenge to decision clearing president’s son as VP candidate 2023-11-29

The Constitutional Court ruled 8-0 against a petition seeking to overturn its much-criticized October ruling.

Malaysian state to open Islamic ‘rehab center’ for same-sex convicts
Malaysian state to open Islamic ‘rehab center’ for same-sex convicts 2023-11-29

The center in Johor, also meant for religious deviants, will “monitor” other Muslims from non-Sunni sects.

Pneumonia, bird flu, other outbreaks prompt concerns of new contagion in Asia
Pneumonia, bird flu, other outbreaks prompt concerns of new contagion in Asia 2023-11-29

Little has impacted states’ security and prosperity more than a pandemic.

Samoa wanted Chinese tourists – it got a dreamer and grifters instead
Samoa wanted Chinese tourists – it got a dreamer and grifters instead 2023-11-29

Finance minister who took part in unauthorized launch of cryptocurrency exchange was replaced in September.

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