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EXPLAINED: How would Harris and Trump differ on Asia?
EXPLAINED: How would Harris and Trump differ on Asia? 2024-11-01

Tuesday’s presidential election could lead to vastly different outcomes for U.S. foreign policy.

‘Mister Nanie’ and his street library aim to bridge Philippine literacy gap
‘Mister Nanie’ and his street library aim to bridge Philippine literacy gap 2024-11-01

With a large collection of free books, Hernando Guanlao, 72, hopes to inspire reading among Filipinos with his free books.

5 unexpected things Prabowo did in his first week as Indonesia’s president
5 unexpected things Prabowo did in his first week as Indonesia’s president 2024-11-01

In an action-packed week, Prabowo Subianto performed an about-turn from predecessor on BRICS membership and didn’t shy away from showcasing his military roots.

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Rohingya Welcome Here 2017-09-15

A cartoon by Rebel Pepper of BenarNews sister agency Radio Free Asia.

Indonesia: Life under Lockdown
Indonesia: Life under Lockdown 2021-07-09
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ZunarBenar: Balancing Act 2017-01-17

A sketch for BenarNews by Malaysian cartoonist Zunar.

Indonesian military: Working with Papuan community leaders for release of NZ hostage
Indonesian military: Working with Papuan community leaders for release of NZ hostage 2023-08-09

Separatists took pilot Philip Mehrtens hostage six months ago and it’s the longest the rebels have held anyone captive.

Mongolia's environmental crisis
2023-08-09

Mongolia's environmental crisis

Beijing special envoy, on Pacific charm offensive, says China is the future
Beijing special envoy, on Pacific charm offensive, says China is the future 2023-03-07

No new Chinese initiatives were announced during Qian Bo’s visits to Papua New Guinea and Micronesia.

Philippines: Chinese vessels have not left area near Manila-occupied island
Philippines: Chinese vessels have not left area near Manila-occupied island 2023-03-07

They repeatedly have ignored radio messages asking them to leave waters around Pag-asa (Thitu) island, coast guard says.

Indonesia freezes accounts linked to taxman amid public anger over disproportionate wealth
Indonesia freezes accounts linked to taxman amid public anger over disproportionate wealth 2023-03-07

Transactions worth tens of millions of dollars were made through 40 bank accounts connected to Rafael Alun Trisambod, officials say.

Tsai-McCarthy meet switched to US from Taiwan, reports say
Tsai-McCarthy meet switched to US from Taiwan, reports say 2023-03-07

The possible move comes amid fears of a stern response from Beijing if the House Speaker visits Taipei.

Bangladesh, UN seek $876M from donors for Rohingya amid funds crunch
Bangladesh, UN seek $876M from donors for Rohingya amid funds crunch 2023-03-07

Washington commits $26 million, far lower than its contribution of $152 million in 2022.

Southeast Asian, Pacific leaders applaud first-ever global ocean treaty
Southeast Asian, Pacific leaders applaud first-ever global ocean treaty 2023-03-07

United Nations-backed pact is aimed at protecting threatened marine biodiversity.

Jeepney transport strike ends in the Philippines
Jeepney transport strike ends in the Philippines 2023-03-08

Drivers of the iconic mini-buses hit the road again after agreeing to further discuss government’s phaseout plan.

Global figures urge Bangladesh to stop harassing Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus
Global figures urge Bangladesh to stop harassing Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus 2023-03-08

He faces a money laundering probe, while Sheikh Hasina’s government has vilified him for years.

Marcos says massive oil spill clean-up could take under 4 months
Marcos says massive oil spill clean-up could take under 4 months 2023-03-08

More than 18,000 fishermen lost their livelihoods after an oil tanker sank last week.

Activists slam Thai artist’s conviction for insulting king with duck cartoons
Activists slam Thai artist’s conviction for insulting king with duck cartoons 2023-03-08

Separately, two women protesting the royal defamation law entered day 50 of their hunger strike.

World’s oceans contain 170 trillion plastic particles, study says
World’s oceans contain 170 trillion plastic particles, study says 2023-03-08

Research collated data from several marine regions, including the Pacific.

Frank Bainimarama, former Fiji PM, charged with abuse of power
Frank Bainimarama, former Fiji PM, charged with abuse of power 2023-03-09

Bainimarama, who ruled for 16 years, and Fiji’s top police officer allegedly halted a 2019 police investigation.

Ex-Malaysian PM Muhyiddin arrested for graft, released on bail
Ex-Malaysian PM Muhyiddin arrested for graft, released on bail 2023-03-09

The opposition leader is to be charged Friday for abuse of power during the pandemic, officials said.

WHO sacks Western Pacific chief for alleged misconduct
WHO sacks Western Pacific chief for alleged misconduct 2023-03-09

Dr. Takeshi Kasai was let go in keeping with “no tolerance policy” for abuse, the U.N.’s global health agency says.

Asian cities at increased exposure to rising sea levels, study says
Asian cities at increased exposure to rising sea levels, study says 2023-03-09

Past analysis underestimated the degree of threat, the research suggests.

Hunt for oil and gas increases risk of flashpoints in South China Sea, report says
Hunt for oil and gas increases risk of flashpoints in South China Sea, report says 2023-03-09

China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam are pursuing new projects this year.

2 Indonesian football officials jailed for deadly stadium stampede
2 Indonesian football officials jailed for deadly stadium stampede 2023-03-09

Victims say their prison terms are too lenient and show the trial was a “farce.”

Wreckage of missing Philippine plane found with all aboard dead
Wreckage of missing Philippine plane found with all aboard dead 2023-03-09

Cessna light plane took off Jan. 24 for short trip but never reached its destination.

Malaysian former PM Muhyiddin Yassin charged with abuse of power, money laundering
Malaysian former PM Muhyiddin Yassin charged with abuse of power, money laundering 2023-03-10

The 75-year-old opposition leader pleads not guilty to six counts.

Indonesia unveils construction site of new capital city
2023-03-10

Indonesia is building a new capital twice the size of New York City along a coastal jungle.

Joint live-fire drill closes out Cobra Gold exercise in Thailand
Joint live-fire drill closes out Cobra Gold exercise in Thailand 2023-03-10

Troops from the U.S. and four Southeast Asian nations participate in exercise’s final drill.

Thailand issues warnings after smog blankets major cities
Thailand issues warnings after smog blankets major cities 2023-03-10

Bangkok and northern towns have been enveloped in a toxic haze for weeks.

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