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Hundreds of aftershocks rock northern Philippines following 6.4-magnitude quake
Hundreds of aftershocks rock northern Philippines following 6.4-magnitude quake 2022-10-26

The temblor, which injured dozens of people, is the second to hit Abra province since July.

Bangladesh police to drop controversial Official Secrets Act charges against journalist
Bangladesh police to drop controversial Official Secrets Act charges against journalist 2022-10-26

Detective Branch says it did not find Rozina Islam was involved in any offense.

Southeast Asia will feel economic, political fallout from more powerful Xi Jinping
Southeast Asia will feel economic, political fallout from more powerful Xi Jinping 2022-10-26

Regional economy driver China is every Southeast Asian country’s largest trading partner.

Dozens of ethnic rebels killed alongside civilians in Myanmar airstrike
Dozens of ethnic rebels killed alongside civilians in Myanmar airstrike 2022-10-26

Revelation comes as top diplomats from Southeast Asia prepare for emergency talks on Myanmar.

Rebels launch deadly ambush on soldiers preparing to assist quake victims
Rebels launch deadly ambush on soldiers preparing to assist quake victims 2022-10-27

Army officials blame Communist Party of the Philippines’ military wing for the attack.

Stop interfering in Malaysia’s internal affairs, govt official tells UN about Myanmar deportations
Stop interfering in Malaysia’s internal affairs, govt official tells UN about Myanmar deportations 2022-10-27

Home Minister Hamzah Zainuddin said his country would take action against foreigners who violate Malaysia’s laws.

BRN rebels, Thai military spar over identity of body found in border river
BRN rebels, Thai military spar over identity of body found in border river 2022-10-27

Insurgents say one of their fighters, Zahri Bin Abdullah (also known as Yahree Dueloh), was abducted, tortured and killed.

ASEAN sticks to failed peace plan despite ongoing bloodshed in Myanmar
ASEAN sticks to failed peace plan despite ongoing bloodshed in Myanmar 2022-10-27

At special meeting in Jakarta, regional bloc’s top diplomats emphasize need to ensure time-bound implementation of five-point consensus.

2 more Rohingya killed by armed groups in Bangladesh camps
2 more Rohingya killed by armed groups in Bangladesh camps 2022-10-27

As many as 40 people have been similarly slain since the start of 2022 in Cox’s Bazar’s refugee camps.

Forgotten Uyghurs locked up in Thailand face uncertain future
2022-10-28

Almost a decade after fleeing from China, more than 50 Uyghurs are languishing in Thai detention facilities facing an uncertain future as the kingdom strives ...

Philippine lawmakers want to designate inter-island sea lanes amid Chinese incursions
Philippine lawmakers want to designate inter-island sea lanes amid Chinese incursions 2022-10-28

Manila says Beijing repeatedly encroached in its archipelagic waters and has been aggressive in South China Sea.

Widespread flooding from tropical storm drowns dozens in southern Philippines
Widespread flooding from tropical storm drowns dozens in southern Philippines 2022-10-28

Authorities fear additional casualties as rescue efforts continue.

Thai tourism rebounds, but Chinese visitors are sorely missed
Thai tourism rebounds, but Chinese visitors are sorely missed 2022-10-28

Meanwhile, some tourism operators say,“the pandemic was good for the natural ecosystem.”

National Defense Strategy says China is the biggest challenge to the US
National Defense Strategy says China is the biggest challenge to the US 2022-10-28

Beijing remains the most consequential strategic competitor, but Russia is seen as acute threat.

In Bandarban operation, Bangladesh targets Muslim militant-hill tribe rebel link
In Bandarban operation, Bangladesh targets Muslim militant-hill tribe rebel link 2022-10-28

Kuki-Chin National Front group has provided training to a new Islamic extremist group in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, government alleges.

Untangling the Chittagong Hill Tracts
Untangling the Chittagong Hill Tracts 2022-10-28

Inter-communal tensions have long simmered in this hilly region in southeastern Bangladesh, where armed tribal groups are still waging a low-level insurgency ...

Chinese buyer targets pro-democracy publishing house in Thailand for shutdown
Chinese buyer targets pro-democracy publishing house in Thailand for shutdown 2022-10-28

Sam Yan Press refuses two-million-baht offer to dissolve itself and boost a businessman’s standing with Beijing.

Malaysia rejected 1MDB settlement offer from fugitive Jho Low earlier this year
Malaysia rejected 1MDB settlement offer from fugitive Jho Low earlier this year 2022-07-17

Accused of involvement in stealing billions of dollars, Low offered $337 million to settle, local media report says.

Indonesia’s Jokowi, China’s Xi to meet in Beijing next week, discuss G20
Indonesia’s Jokowi, China’s Xi to meet in Beijing next week, discuss G20 2022-07-21

President Joko Widodo will stop in China’s capital as part of a three-nation tour of Northeast Asia.

US Indo-Pacific commander: China’s play for Solomon Islands woke up officials
US Indo-Pacific commander: China’s play for Solomon Islands woke up officials 2023-03-17

Washington’s relations with Pacific island countries are “back on track,” says Adm. John Aquilino.

Maritime deal with China: Analysts unimpressed as Indonesian minister assures MPs on sovereignty
Maritime deal with China: Analysts unimpressed as Indonesian minister assures MPs on sovereignty 2024-12-02

The official’s explanation was weak, but saving grace may be that no joint projects have begun, analysts say.

Educational opportunities for Burmese migrant children
2024-12-03

After the closure of the Burmese student learning center in Surat Thani Province, it has affected many other learning centers in Thailand, and many parties are ...

Battered wife leads fight for divorce in the Philippines
2024-12-05

Cici Jueco’s marriage turned into a 19-year nightmare when she was routinely verbally abused, repeatedly beaten and raped by her husband. But these days, ...

United States, Papua New Guinea deepen relations with defense pact
United States, Papua New Guinea deepen relations with defense pact 2023-05-22

Papua New Guinea, following criticism, has asserted the agreement doesn’t impinge on its sovereignty.

Massive fire guts Manila’s historic post office building
Massive fire guts Manila’s historic post office building 2023-05-22

The capital city landmark was built in 1926, destroyed during World War II, and rebuilt in 1946.

Indonesia’s restrictive laws, religious taboos lead women to unsafe abortions
Indonesia’s restrictive laws, religious taboos lead women to unsafe abortions 2023-05-22

Recent arrest of a dental practitioner who allegedly terminated pregnancies highlights lack of access to safe procedures.

Thai alliance agrees on reform agenda but no mention of royal insult law
Thai alliance agrees on reform agenda but no mention of royal insult law 2023-05-22

It will be a bill pushed through “for mature discussion” when there’s a chance, says leading party.

Democracy in Indonesia 25 years after the fall of Suharto
Democracy in Indonesia 25 years after the fall of Suharto 2023-05-22

Few countries have democratized as quickly as Indonesia, but the reforms are not irreversible.

UN to cut food rations again for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
UN to cut food rations again for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh 2023-05-23

World Food Program will reduce aid to U.S. $8 a month per person from $10 due to cash crunch.

Bangladesh police fire tear gas, arrest opposition activists
Bangladesh police fire tear gas, arrest opposition activists 2023-05-23

Officers broke up protests the same day that party leader Khaleda Zia faced a new corruption trial.

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