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Filipino soldier, militants killed in southern Philippine clash
Filipino soldier, militants killed in southern Philippine clash 2023-06-02

Slain fighters were part of local Islamic State affiliate Daulah Islamiyah, officials say.

Public hearing in American Samoa underscores opposition to marine sanctuary plan
Public hearing in American Samoa underscores opposition to marine sanctuary plan 2023-06-02

Fears of tuna cannery job losses and further economic decline in the territory highlighted by residents.

Cambodian opposition leader’s brief visit to Malaysia sets off PM Hun Sen
Cambodian opposition leader’s brief visit to Malaysia sets off PM Hun Sen 2023-06-01

Malaysia said Sam Rainsy didn’t visit Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during a stopover on his way back to France.

Thai authority plans power shutdown to 2 areas in southeastern Myanmar
Thai authority plans power shutdown to 2 areas in southeastern Myanmar 2023-06-01

Electricity is to be shut off to area housing illicit casinos, Mae Sot officials say.

Thai police arrest more than 100 in search for illegal immigrants from Myanmar
Thai police arrest more than 100 in search for illegal immigrants from Myanmar 2023-06-01

Arrests follow discovery of house producing weapons for rebels fighting junta across border.

Philippines, Japan, US coast guards kick off first trilateral sea exercises
Philippines, Japan, US coast guards kick off first trilateral sea exercises 2023-06-01

The drills are taking place June 1 to 7 in Philippine waters near the disputed South China Sea.

In Bali, ‘out of control’ tourism encroaches on agrarian, cultural roots
In Bali, ‘out of control’ tourism encroaches on agrarian, cultural roots 2023-06-01

The Indonesian island faces a dilemma balancing tourism, respect for traditions.

People with disabilities ready to help when disaster strikes
2023-06-01

Do you know how to help people with disabilities during or after a disaster? Members of Difagana, a disaster relief group, will know what to do, as they have ...

Heat wave, coal shortages force electricity blackouts in Bangladesh
Heat wave, coal shortages force electricity blackouts in Bangladesh 2023-05-31

Chinese supplier cuts off delivery over lack of payments on $400 million debt.

Bangladesh court orders Nobel Laureate Yunus to pay $1.2M tax on donations
Bangladesh court orders Nobel Laureate Yunus to pay $1.2M tax on donations 2023-05-31

Cases are part of what some say is a years-long saga of political vendetta by the government.

Philippines launches final phase to clean up oil spill from sunken tanker
Philippines launches final phase to clean up oil spill from sunken tanker 2023-05-31

About 120,000 to 240,000 liters of fuel are believed to be inside MT Princess Empress.

Proposal to boost Indonesian military’s powers ‘dangerous for democracy’
Proposal to boost Indonesian military’s powers ‘dangerous for democracy’ 2023-05-31

The armed forces want to expand regional commands and revise a law that regulates their role.

Philippine radio broadcaster shot dead, police say
Philippine radio broadcaster shot dead, police say 2023-05-31

Cris Bundoquin is the third journalist slain since Marcos Jr. came to power in June 2022.

Palau says Chinese vessel slowed over undersea cable during incursion into waters
Palau says Chinese vessel slowed over undersea cable during incursion into waters 2023-05-30

Palau has reported four unwanted forays into its waters by Chinese research vessels since 2018.

Chinese and US jets tangle over South China Sea
Chinese and US jets tangle over South China Sea 2023-05-30

A Chinese fighter jet performed “an unnecessarily aggressive maneuver” near an American plane, the U.S. military said.

As Coldplay fever grips Indonesia, Malaysia, religious right calls to cancel band’s shows
As Coldplay fever grips Indonesia, Malaysia, religious right calls to cancel band’s shows 2023-05-30

Islamic parties say the British band is immoral because it has professed support for the LGBTQ+ communities.

Indonesian leader orders crackdown on human traffickers after migrant deaths
Indonesian leader orders crackdown on human traffickers after migrant deaths 2023-05-30

More than 1,900 Indonesian overseas workers have died since 2020, officials say.

Malaysia investigates Chinese ship over looting of British WWII wrecks
Malaysia investigates Chinese ship over looting of British WWII wrecks 2023-05-30

Discovery of relics come amid recent reports of scavengers plundering two British shipwrecks.

China plans 6-nation drills with Southeast Asian countries
China plans 6-nation drills with Southeast Asian countries 2023-05-30

Analysts say Aman Youyi will be smaller than similar U.S. exercises.

Why the Philippines is deploying navigation buoys in the South China Sea
Why the Philippines is deploying navigation buoys in the South China Sea 2023-05-30

The Philippines is asserting its maritime rights more boldly in the face of Chinese action.

Tragic accident in Thailand | Dental practitioner arrested for illegal abortions | Pride-themed Swatch watches seized
2023-05-26

This week, spectators were watching children play on a covered sports field in Thailand when a sudden storm caused the roof to collapse, a dental practitioner ...

Philippines braces for Super Typhoon Mawar
Philippines braces for Super Typhoon Mawar 2023-05-26

The storm is expected to make landfall in northern Luzon island.

Malaysia’s Mahathir says Russia may take nuclear option
Malaysia’s Mahathir says Russia may take nuclear option 2023-05-26

The world is facing the prospect of a nuclear war as Ukraine conflict drags on, former Malaysian PM says.

Pacific expedition hopes to find new species, establish marine protected areas
Pacific expedition hopes to find new species, establish marine protected areas 2023-05-26

The National Geographic’s “unprecedented” tour hopes to solve some of the ocean’s problems.

Day after Washington raps Bangladesh on elections, city polls take place peacefully
Day after Washington raps Bangladesh on elections, city polls take place peacefully 2023-05-25

A city vote usually beset by rigging, intimidation and violence, is conducted remarkably without incident.

Asia’s 10 major river systems at risk because of climate change, says report
Asia’s 10 major river systems at risk because of climate change, says report 2023-05-25

Electricity generation will be impacted across the region, the study says.

US to launch multiple construction projects at Philippine military bases
US to launch multiple construction projects at Philippine military bases 2023-05-25

American forces will have access to the sites under an expanded bilateral defense agreement.

US knocks back Thailand’s request for F-35 jets
US knocks back Thailand’s request for F-35 jets 2023-05-25

The Royal Thai Air Force must meet training and security requirements before a sale.

US to deny visas to Bangladeshis who ‘undermine democratic elections’
US to deny visas to Bangladeshis who ‘undermine democratic elections’ 2023-05-24

New policy signals to South Asian nation’s citizens that “we are watching,” U.S. State Department spokesman says.

Philippine govt announces reparations package for Marawi residents
Philippine govt announces reparations package for Marawi residents 2023-05-24

Officials release 1 billion pesos in tax-free funds for families whose homes were destroyed during a 2017 battle with Islamic militants.

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