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Rohingya refugee arrive in Indonesia | Life-changing moment for death-row convicts | Protests against Bangladesh’s elections
Rohingya refugee arrive in Indonesia | Life-changing moment for death-row convicts | Protests against Bangladesh’s elections 2023-11-17

Rohingya refugee arrive in Indonesia | Life-changing moment for death-row convicts | Protests against Bangladesh’s elections

Taiwan remains the ‘most sensitive’ issue in US-China relations
Taiwan remains the ‘most sensitive’ issue in US-China relations 2023-11-17

Taiwan’s neighbors, Japan and South Korea, which are key allies of the U.S. in the region, will also closely watch the developments.

Vietnam ‘ramps up’ island building in disputed waterway
Vietnam ‘ramps up’ island building in disputed waterway 2023-11-17

New report says Hanoi created over 133ha of new land in 2023 with dredging tools it had not used before.

US, Philippines sign nuclear energy cooperation deal
US, Philippines sign nuclear energy cooperation deal 2023-11-17

The two nations agree the U.S. export of technology and equipment will have “peaceful uses.”

China-funded eco-city threatens Indonesian islanders' way of life
China-funded eco-city threatens Indonesian islanders' way of life 2023-11-17

Some 7,500 residents on Rempang island are set to be relocated to make way for a multibillion-dollar Chinese glass and solar panel factory.

Violence disrupts election in Papua New Guinea’s Enga province
Violence disrupts election in Papua New Guinea’s Enga province 2023-11-17

The province’s police commander said clashes resulted in one death and three injuries.

After talks with Xi, Biden admits US-China ties ‘not all kumbaya’
After talks with Xi, Biden admits US-China ties ‘not all kumbaya’ 2023-11-16

But the U.S. president said his meeting with his Chinese counterpart had been “candid and constructive.”

Awami League ally Jatiya Party wavers on Bangladesh election
Awami League ally Jatiya Party wavers on Bangladesh election 2023-11-16

The party cites rigging fears as it refuses to commit to participating in January polls.

Villagers in Indonesia’s Aceh province turn away boat carrying 200-plus Rohingya
Villagers in Indonesia’s Aceh province turn away boat carrying 200-plus Rohingya 2023-11-16

This happened after two other Rohingya boats landed in Aceh earlier this week.

What a resupply mission to the BRP Sierra Madre in the South China Sea is like
2023-11-15

An embedded BenarNews correspondent traveled with a mission to deliver supplies to the military personnel on board the BRP Sierra Madre grounded on the Second ...

How customary laws help an Indonesian tribe preserve a forest
How customary laws help an Indonesian tribe preserve a forest 2023-11-15

In a country with a deforestation crisis, Lore Lindu National Park on Sulawesi island is a UNESCO biosphere reserve.

Xi and Biden reinstate direct military talks
Xi and Biden reinstate direct military talks 2023-11-15

“The stakes really just couldn’t be higher,” a White House official said.

UN expert calls on Philippines to abolish anti-communist task force
UN expert calls on Philippines to abolish anti-communist task force 2023-11-15

During a visit to the country, special rapporteur Ian Fry said he heard “horrific stories” about alleged abuses.

Bangladeshis to cast ballots on Jan. 7 despite tense climate
Bangladeshis to cast ballots on Jan. 7 despite tense climate 2023-11-15

The opposition parties denounced the announcement and called for a two-day strike.

Thailand backs away from Chinese police patrol plan amid furor
Thailand backs away from Chinese police patrol plan amid furor 2023-11-15

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin says there is no plan to station Chinese police in Thailand for joint patrols.

Philippine prosecutor summons Rodrigo Duterte over alleged death threats against lawmaker
Philippine prosecutor summons Rodrigo Duterte over alleged death threats against lawmaker 2023-11-15

Congresswoman France Castro had questioned the use of state funds by the vice president, who is the ex-president’s daughter.

Women and children among the largest group of Rohingya to land in Indonesia in months
2023-11-14

Nearly 200 Rohingya, many of them women and children, have arrived by boat in Aceh, Indonesia. They are the largest group of Rohingya refugees to land in the ...

In Bangladesh, dead political activists return to life in ‘ghost’ cases
In Bangladesh, dead political activists return to life in ‘ghost’ cases 2023-11-14

Several other people, living abroad or incarcerated, have been embroiled in similar complaints filed with police.

Thailand’s 4M Muslims to elect successor to nation’s top Islamic leader
Thailand’s 4M Muslims to elect successor to nation’s top Islamic leader 2023-11-14

Three candidates are vying to succeed Sheikhul Islam Aziz Phitakkumpon, who died last month.

Duterte supporters: Drug-war critic getting bail shows judiciary’s independence
Duterte supporters: Drug-war critic getting bail shows judiciary’s independence 2023-11-14

Washington welcomed former Sen. Leila de Lima’s release from “detention on politically motivated charges.”

All eyes will be on Xi, Biden as they meet in San Francisco
All eyes will be on Xi, Biden as they meet in San Francisco 2023-11-14

The presidents of the rival superpowers will hold talks on the sidelines of the APEC summit.

Malaysia’s top court commutes first death sentences, life terms under amended law
Malaysia’s top court commutes first death sentences, life terms under amended law 2023-11-14

Seven inmates on death row and four serving life-terms for drug crimes were given 30 years in prison.

ASEAN’s rotating chairmanships should be scrapped for a troika system
ASEAN’s rotating chairmanships should be scrapped for a troika system 2023-11-14

Under this system, each country would be part of the troika for two years, thereby ensuring more continuity across the years and giving each state another 12 ...

Indonesia, US elevate ties as Joko Widodo urges Biden to end Gaza ‘atrocities’
Indonesia, US elevate ties as Joko Widodo urges Biden to end Gaza ‘atrocities’ 2023-11-13

Deepening of bilateral ties heralds a new era of relations between the two countries, American president says.

Prabowo Subianto widens lead in Indonesia presidential race, poll shows
Prabowo Subianto widens lead in Indonesia presidential race, poll shows 2023-11-13

The election commission on Monday certified all three candidates for the Feb. 14 election.

Thai govt considers bringing in Chinese cops to allay tourists’ safety fears
Thai govt considers bringing in Chinese cops to allay tourists’ safety fears 2023-11-13

The plan could impinge on sovereignty, Thailand’s police chief warns.

China hosts joint drills amid tensions in South China Sea
China hosts joint drills amid tensions in South China Sea 2023-11-13

The Philippines is not taking part in the annual training involving China, five ASEAN members.

Philippine ex-senator and critic of Duterte is freed on bail
Philippine ex-senator and critic of Duterte is freed on bail 2023-11-13

Leila de Lima has spent six years in jail for what supporters describe as politically motivated charges.

Beijing tests Manila’s nerves in disputed reef
Beijing tests Manila’s nerves in disputed reef 2023-11-11

A large number of Chinese vessels tried blocking a Philippine resupply mission at Second Thomas Shoal.

US report: China dominates in overseas ports
US report: China dominates in overseas ports 2023-11-10

Beijing has become a leading power in owning and operating commercial sea ports worldwide, says think tank.

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