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Thai Policeman Nicknamed ‘Jo Ferrari’ Surrenders over In-Custody Death
Thai Policeman Nicknamed ‘Jo Ferrari’ Surrenders over In-Custody Death 2021-08-26

Thitisan Utthanaphon – whose fleet of fast cars included a Lamborghini – allegedly put plastic bag over drug suspect’s face and demanded bribe.

Manila Protests Beijing’s Use of Warning Flares above Disputed Waters
Manila Protests Beijing’s Use of Warning Flares above Disputed Waters 2021-08-27

At least five flares were fired from Chinese outposts in South China Sea, Philippines says.

In Talks with Taliban, Indonesia Calls for Inclusive Afghan Govt
In Talks with Taliban, Indonesia Calls for Inclusive Afghan Govt 2021-08-27

Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi urges the Taliban to respects women’s rights.

After 15 Years at Gitmo, Bali Bombing Suspects to Get Day in Court
After 15 Years at Gitmo, Bali Bombing Suspects to Get Day in Court 2021-08-27

Indonesian national Hambali and 2 Malaysians will be in Guantanamo Bay courtroom on Aug. 30 to hear terror-related charges.

Did Indonesia’s high-speed rail cut off this village’s only source of water?
2023-09-13

When residents of Puteran village heard that a tunnel for Indonesia’s first high-speed rail would be built near their village, they felt proud to be witnesses ...

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.

Safety reforms in Bangladesh garment sector risk ‘losing momentum’
Safety reforms in Bangladesh garment sector risk ‘losing momentum’ 2024-05-02

Eleven years after the Rana Plaza collapse, remediation of safety problems in the industry has slowed, monitors say.

Fiji’s media freedom ranking jumps, Papua New Guinea’s plummets
Fiji’s media freedom ranking jumps, Papua New Guinea’s plummets 2024-05-03

Reporters Without Borders says there’s a ‘worrying decline’ globally in respect for media autonomy.

Philippine press freedom faces new threat from foreign influence operations: FOCAP
Philippine press freedom faces new threat from foreign influence operations: FOCAP 2024-05-03

The Philippines remains one of the most dangerous countries for media professionals in the Asia-Pacific region.

US begins review process for key AUKUS pillar
US begins review process for key AUKUS pillar 2024-05-03

Under the change, Australian and British firms could import U.S. military technology without needing licenses.

Malaysia’s Michelle Yeoh awarded US Presidential Medal of Freedom
Malaysia’s Michelle Yeoh awarded US Presidential Medal of Freedom 2024-05-03

Yeoh, the first Asian woman to win a best actress Oscar, “has shattered stereotypes and glass ceilings,” President Biden said of her.

Boat with ‘dehydrated and exhausted’ Rohingya refugees lands in Aceh
Boat with ‘dehydrated and exhausted’ Rohingya refugees lands in Aceh 2022-12-25

The 57 men on the wooden boat – there were no women or children – had sailed from Bangladesh in late November, an Indonesian NGO said.

Second boatload of Rohingya arrives in Indonesia in as many days
Second boatload of Rohingya arrives in Indonesia in as many days 2022-12-26

The 185 passengers disembarked in Aceh province but 30 other people had died at sea, survivors told a local fisherman.

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