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Philippine immigration authorities set to deport convicted British sex offender
Philippine immigration authorities set to deport convicted British sex offender 2022-09-29

Arrest of John Crotty highlights the sex-related crime problems in Southeast Asian nation.

Indonesian govt threatens to deploy troops against supporters of beleaguered Papua governor
Indonesian govt threatens to deploy troops against supporters of beleaguered Papua governor 2022-09-29

Lukas Enembe, who anti-corruption officials suspect of bribery, has been targeted with trumped-up charges, his supporters say.

ASEAN welcomes cooperation with US but tells Washington to respect regional architecture
ASEAN welcomes cooperation with US but tells Washington to respect regional architecture 2022-09-29

Experts say initiatives such as the IPEF could add value but shows of strength may provoke China.

Facebook contributed to abuses against Myanmar’s Rohingya: Amnesty International
Facebook contributed to abuses against Myanmar’s Rohingya: Amnesty International 2022-09-29

The social media platform’s algorithms fueled hate, and the company should compensate survivors, group says.

Police: With killing of last member, IS-linked militant group MIT wiped out
Police: With killing of last member, IS-linked militant group MIT wiped out 2022-09-30

But it still has support in Central Sulawesi and some other provinces.

Thai court rules Prayuth can go on as prime minister
Thai court rules Prayuth can go on as prime minister 2022-09-30

A nine-judge panel determined that his eight-year term began with the adoption of the 2017 Constitution.

New Bangladesh police chief is US-sanctioned former head of RAB
New Bangladesh police chief is US-sanctioned former head of RAB 2022-09-30

Washington placed Abdullah Al-Mamun and six other then-current or former RAB officials under sanctions for alleged gross human rights violations.

Marcos administration’s top defense official holds first in-person meeting with US counterpart
Marcos administration’s top defense official holds first in-person meeting with US counterpart 2022-09-30

During talks in Hawaii, Jose Faustino Jr. and Lloyd Austin reaffirm countries’ commitment to stronger bilateral military ties.

Power outages cripple parts of Metro Manila
Power outages cripple parts of Metro Manila 2023-05-08

Blackouts occur amid a heatwave in the Philippine capital region.

Indonesia, Singapore condemn Myanmar shooting as ASEAN convoy tries to deliver aid
Indonesia, Singapore condemn Myanmar shooting as ASEAN convoy tries to deliver aid 2023-05-08

The convoy was passing through Hsihseng in Shan state on Sunday when it came under fire, locals said.

Malaysia gives rare earth processer Lynas 6 more months to become radiation-free
Malaysia gives rare earth processer Lynas 6 more months to become radiation-free 2023-05-08

The Australian firm won’t be allowed to import raw material containing radioactive substances after Dec. 31.

Rap Against Dictatorship drops new song before Thai general election
2023-05-08

In their new song ‘I decide’, controversial Thai rappers urge voters to use their two ballots and not lose their chance to vote.

Myanmar crisis expected to dominate ASEAN summit amid escalating violence
Myanmar crisis expected to dominate ASEAN summit amid escalating violence 2023-05-09

Indonesia touts regional bloc as key to peace amid criticism over inaction on post-coup crisis in member-state.

Buddhist monks arrested on charges of embezzling nearly $9M from Thai temple
Buddhist monks arrested on charges of embezzling nearly $9M from Thai temple 2023-05-09

The main suspect was allegedly in charge of finances at the temple in Nakhon Ratchasima province.

Journalists in Pacific island states face uncertain times
Journalists in Pacific island states face uncertain times 2023-05-09

The American president will soon make a stop in Papua New Guinea, whose government is trying to regulate the local media.

Meet the Thai pro-democracy protesters who want to be MPs
2023-05-09

Chonticha “Lookkate” Jangrew and Piyarat “Toto” Chongthep are facing multiple charges for their activism during the 2020 protests in Bangkok. But that has ...

Samoa media association condemns govt minister’s reported intimidation of journalist
Samoa media association condemns govt minister’s reported intimidation of journalist 2023-05-09

The incident has detracted from Samoa’s improvement in the latest global report on press freedom.

ASEAN condemns attack on humanitarian convoy in Myanmar
ASEAN condemns attack on humanitarian convoy in Myanmar 2023-05-10

The perpetrators of the Shan state incident “must be held accountable,” Southeast Asian leaders say.

US Army chief visits Philippines amid territorial tensions with China
US Army chief visits Philippines amid territorial tensions with China 2023-05-10

Meanwhile, President Marcos says he will push for SCS Code of Conduct at ASEAN summit.

Indonesia arrests 2 suspects linked to human trafficking
Indonesia arrests 2 suspects linked to human trafficking 2023-05-10

The action follows the rescue of 20 victims forced to work as online scammers in Myanmar.

Thai election: Young candidates look to tap pro-democracy protest vote
Thai election: Young candidates look to tap pro-democracy protest vote 2023-05-10

A new guard of youthful candidates is building on the energy of Thailand’s pro-democracy movement.

United States opens Tonga embassy as it pushes for Pacific influence
United States opens Tonga embassy as it pushes for Pacific influence 2023-05-10

Opening of new embassy comes ahead of President Biden’s brief PNG stopover later this month.

ASEAN’s Myanmar peace plan has been ineffective, bloc chair Indonesia acknowledges
ASEAN’s Myanmar peace plan has been ineffective, bloc chair Indonesia acknowledges 2023-05-11

At end of summit, however, Southeast Asian bloc sticks to widely criticized five-point peace plan.

Ex-junta leader Prayuth on the hot seat in Thailand’s general election
Ex-junta leader Prayuth on the hot seat in Thailand’s general election 2023-05-11

Both military-backed parties and leading opposition parties are divided heading into the May 14 polls.

Papua New Guinea foreign minister faces backlash over ‘primitive animals’ comment
Papua New Guinea foreign minister faces backlash over ‘primitive animals’ comment 2023-05-12

Foreign Minister Tkatchenko is stepping aside to allow an investigation.

Philippine judge clears Duterte foe de Lima in second drug-related case
Philippine judge clears Duterte foe de Lima in second drug-related case 2023-05-12

The former opposition senator who spoke out against the drug war remains jailed on third case.

How will things change in Thailand’s general election?
2023-05-12

Thailand votes on Sunday. Will nearly 10 years of pro-military rule end? Who holds the decisive vote? Would we see a landslide victory by any party?

Cyclone Mocha barrels toward Bangladesh, Myanmar
Cyclone Mocha barrels toward Bangladesh, Myanmar 2023-05-12

Storm is similar in strength to 2008’s Nargis, which killed nearly 140,000.

Rohingya must stay at camps despite approaching cyclone, Bangladesh govt says
Rohingya must stay at camps despite approaching cyclone, Bangladesh govt says 2023-05-13

Refugees “cannot take advantage of the disaster to cross the barbed-wire fence,” home minister says.

Thailand allows Sri Lanka’s former president into the country
Thailand allows Sri Lanka’s former president into the country 2022-08-10

Gotabaya Rajapaksa can stay without a visa for 90 days, government says.

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