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North Korean launch of ‘new’ missile fires up Guam security debate
North Korean launch of ‘new’ missile fires up Guam security debate 2025-01-10

Kim Jong Un’s claim the missile will “contain any rivals in the Pacific” has stoked fears over the U.S. military’s ability to defend Guam from attack.

Election 2025: Earthquake aftershocks expose high cost of Vanuatu’s democracy
Election 2025: Earthquake aftershocks expose high cost of Vanuatu’s democracy 2025-01-10

Vanuatu’s self-sabotaging political class has left the country struggling to deal with social and economic shocks of recent natural disasters.

Indonesia holds firm on iPhone 16 ban despite Apple’s $1B investment offer
Indonesia holds firm on iPhone 16 ban despite Apple’s $1B investment offer 2025-01-09

The tech giant proposed constructing a factory to produce accessories instead of components for mobile phone.

‘Buy now, pay later’ services may trap young Malaysians in debt: Experts
‘Buy now, pay later’ services may trap young Malaysians in debt: Experts 2025-01-09

While offering convenience, e-commerce apps offering easy money may fuel financial instability, impulsive spending among young users.

Despite Yunus govt promises on press freedom, Bangladesh journalists face reporting minefields
Despite Yunus govt promises on press freedom, Bangladesh journalists face reporting minefields 2025-01-09

To protect themselves from reprisals over past stories on Awami League, reporters are practicing self-censorship.

Myanmar junta bombs Rohingya Muslim village killing 41, rescuers say
Myanmar junta bombs Rohingya Muslim village killing 41, rescuers say 2025-01-09

The military has responded to an insurgent offer of talks with even more airstrikes, residents say.

Mass killing and ‘cannibalism’ video mar start of PNG’s 50th anniversary year
Mass killing and ‘cannibalism’ video mar start of PNG’s 50th anniversary year 2025-01-09

Tribal violence during the New Year highlights increasing lawlessness and lack of police resources.

Indonesia’s admission to BRICS raises concerns about impact on Jakarta-West relations
Indonesia’s admission to BRICS raises concerns about impact on Jakarta-West relations 2025-01-08

But Southeast Asia’s largest economy sees entry as a strategic geopolitical move amid Sino-U.S. rivalry.

China’s ‘water-industrial complex’ set its sights on Tibet
China’s ‘water-industrial complex’ set its sights on Tibet 2025-01-08

Research suggests a proliferation in plans for hydropower dams in the ecologically and politically sensitive region.

China says ‘monster’ ship’s presence near Scarborough Shoal ‘fully justified’
China says ‘monster’ ship’s presence near Scarborough Shoal ‘fully justified’ 2025-01-08

CCG 5901 had already left the coastline off the Philippine province of Zambales, the Philippine Coast Guard said.

Cambodians catch suspect in killing of opposition politician in Bangkok
Cambodians catch suspect in killing of opposition politician in Bangkok 2025-01-08

The suspect will be deported back to Thailand on its request and after investigation, Cambodia says.

Unexploded WWII bombs plague Palau amid US military build-up
Unexploded WWII bombs plague Palau amid US military build-up 2025-01-08

UXOs contaminate the Pacific but there's little clean-up funding despite hundreds of millions of dollars being spent on new defense infrastructure.

Thai police: Former Cambodian opposition lawmaker fatally shot in Bangkok
Thai police: Former Cambodian opposition lawmaker fatally shot in Bangkok 2025-01-07

Surveillance video shows a suspect breezily crossing a busy street just before 3 shots ring out.

EXPLAINED: What to know about HMPV, the virus causing an outbreak in China
EXPLAINED: What to know about HMPV, the virus causing an outbreak in China 2025-01-07

Human metapneumovirus is not new and should not be a cause for panic, health officials and experts say.

Families of missing Bangladesh pro-democracy protesters question govt efforts to find them
Families of missing Bangladesh pro-democracy protesters question govt efforts to find them 2025-01-07

An Islamic organization buried over 100 unidentified bodies linked to July, August rallies in a Dhaka cemetery.

Storming past guards, 60 foreign workers escape from Cambodian casino
Storming past guards, 60 foreign workers escape from Cambodian casino 2025-01-07

The workers were angry over the abuse at the complex known for forced labor and trafficking.

Ex-Malaysian PM Najib’s house arrest bid gets boost through court ruling
Ex-Malaysian PM Najib’s house arrest bid gets boost through court ruling 2025-01-06

Government reiterates no knowledge of royal decree permitting house arrest, although defense presented fresh evidence.

Philippines says China’s ‘monster’ ship on a mission to intimidate
Philippines says China’s ‘monster’ ship on a mission to intimidate 2025-01-06

Beijing has repeatedly asserted its jurisdiction over Scarborough Shoal, which lies within Manila’s exclusive economic zone.

EXPLAINED: Why is an internet-famous Vietnamese monk on a trek to India?
EXPLAINED: Why is an internet-famous Vietnamese monk on a trek to India? 2025-01-06

Thich Minh Tue, whose fame drew the apparent ire of authorities, is on 2,700-kilometer barefoot pilgrimage.

Rohingya return to Myanmar uncertain, despite rebel control of Bangladesh border
Rohingya return to Myanmar uncertain, despite rebel control of Bangladesh border 2025-01-03

If the Arakan Army allows their repatriation, Rohingya may not be safe from junta airstrikes.

Unshackled Indonesian court made pro-democracy ruling on presidential nominations possible: Analysts
Unshackled Indonesian court made pro-democracy ruling on presidential nominations possible: Analysts 2025-01-03

The national legislature must now amend the election regulation to implement the Constitutional Court judgment, analysts said.

The Malaysian village that is being swallowed by the sea
2025-01-03

This village in Terengganu, Malaysia, has seen its beach recede over the past 10 years, but in recent months - the coastal erosion has accelerated rapidly. ...

Marcos drops Dutertes from key Philippine security body
Marcos drops Dutertes from key Philippine security body 2025-01-03

The move comes more than a month after the vice president allegedly threatened to kill her former political ally.

South China Sea: 5 things to watch in 2025
South China Sea: 5 things to watch in 2025 2025-01-03

The waterway is expected to stay turbulent through the new year; we explore possible flashpoints.

Pacific 2025: What is happening?!
Pacific 2025: What is happening?! 2025-01-02

Navigating the shared challenges of climate change, geostrategic tensions, political upheaval, disaster recovery and decolonization plus a 50th birthday party.

Indonesia pushes nuclear power option amid questions about cost, safety, renewable sources
Indonesia pushes nuclear power option amid questions about cost, safety, renewable sources 2025-01-02

American firm ThorCon’s local unit says first nuclear power plant moving ahead, but one officials says no decision yet.

Can Sheikh Hasina, Awami League make a political comeback in Bangladesh?
Can Sheikh Hasina, Awami League make a political comeback in Bangladesh? 2025-01-02

Bangladesh analysts, activists question deposed long-time leader’s ability to recover from pro-democracy protests in 2024.

China’s ‘monster’ ship arrives at Scarborough Shoal
China’s ‘monster’ ship arrives at Scarborough Shoal 2025-01-02

The world’s largest coast guard ship arrived at the disputed area as China’s navy holds drills to exert air control.

Vietnamese monk leaves Laos, enters Thailand
Vietnamese monk leaves Laos, enters Thailand 2024-12-31

Thich Minh Tue, who was an internet hero earlier this year, is on a pilgrimage by foot to India.

Malaysia’s Sabah state arrests artist over caricature despite PM Anwar’s disapproval
Malaysia’s Sabah state arrests artist over caricature despite PM Anwar’s disapproval 2024-12-31

Fahmi Reza detained for a drawing of incoming governor – once accused of corruption – with ringgit note in mouth.

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