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Sorcery killings shock Papua New Guinea’s Gulf Province
Sorcery killings shock Papua New Guinea’s Gulf Province 2022-12-19

Accusations of sorcery made by “diviners” often leads to violence against women.

Attacked with knife and acid, Cambodian artist calls for arrest of 2 assailants
Attacked with knife and acid, Cambodian artist calls for arrest of 2 assailants 2022-12-19

Motive of assault that has received widespread attention in Thailand is unknown, suspects are at large.

Malaysian PM Anwar breezes through vote of confidence in parliament
Malaysian PM Anwar breezes through vote of confidence in parliament 2022-12-19

The win would help his government pass major policies and implement reform, analysts say.

Filipino marine scientist discovers technique to raise corals faster
Filipino marine scientist discovers technique to raise corals faster 2022-12-19

Charlon Ligson says effort could save reefs and slow impact of climate change.

Thai Navy searching for missing sailors from sunken warship
Thai Navy searching for missing sailors from sunken warship 2022-12-19

The Sukhothai suffered engine and generator failures after being struck by high waves on Sunday evening.

Philippine Coast Guard recovers wreckage from another Chinese space rocket
Philippine Coast Guard recovers wreckage from another Chinese space rocket 2022-12-19

Last month, Manila accused China of forcibly confiscating similar wreckage salvaged by the Filipino coast guard.

Fiji election’s kingmaker party favors Australia, New Zealand as allies over China
Fiji election’s kingmaker party favors Australia, New Zealand as allies over China 2022-12-18

Sodelpa, the predominantly indigenous Fijian and Christian party, also wants Fiji to open an embassy in Jerusalem.

Fiji’s ruling party, opposition in tight race as vote count nears completion
Fiji’s ruling party, opposition in tight race as vote count nears completion 2022-12-17

Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama, leader for 16 years, will need to form a coalition to stay in power.

Philippine communist party chief Jose Maria Sison dies in exile at 83
Philippine communist party chief Jose Maria Sison dies in exile at 83 2022-12-17

Sison and Communist Party of the Philippines wanted to overthrow government and establish a Maoist regime in country.

Japan raises defense spending to deal with China challenge
Japan raises defense spending to deal with China challenge 2022-12-16

Tokyo’s new National Security Strategy calls for “counter-strike capabilities.”

Parties supporting Anwar sign cooperation pact ahead of confidence vote
Parties supporting Anwar sign cooperation pact ahead of confidence vote 2022-12-16

The Malaysian prime minister said the agreement shows commitment to ensure a stable political system.

Bangladesh govt criticizes US envoy for visiting home of missing opposition politician
Bangladesh govt criticizes US envoy for visiting home of missing opposition politician 2022-12-16

Security concerns forced Ambassador Peter Haas to cut short meeting with relatives of enforced disappearance victims.

Malaysian teams search for people missing after deadly landslide
Malaysian teams search for people missing after deadly landslide 2022-12-16

Operator of the farm running the campsite where the disaster occurred was not licensed to allow camping.

UNICEF plans big expansion of program to educate Rohingya children in Bangladesh
UNICEF plans big expansion of program to educate Rohingya children in Bangladesh 2022-12-15

The U.N. agency seeks to teach Myanmar curriculum to all students in refugee camps.

Thai Deep South: BRN member suggests rebel group would accept autonomy
2022-12-15

Political operative of the secretive insurgent group gives rare media interview.

Analysts: Malaysia’s Anwar may give Thai Deep South talks shot in arm
Analysts: Malaysia’s Anwar may give Thai Deep South talks shot in arm 2022-12-15

He may also replace the current facilitator, who once gave him a black eye, they say.

After 2 years of COVID lockdowns, Filipinos flock back to fun fairs
After 2 years of COVID lockdowns, Filipinos flock back to fun fairs 2022-12-15

Known as “Peryahan,” the fairs have been a tradition dating back to Spanish colonial times.

Vietnam steps up South China Sea land reclamation
Vietnam steps up South China Sea land reclamation 2022-12-15

Despite the work, a new report says China has reclaimed 6 times more land in 10 years.

Fiji opposition says glitch with election app calls results into question
Fiji opposition says glitch with election app calls results into question 2022-12-14

An election official said an interrupted upload of data caused some votes to be misallocated.

Unable to return home, Rohingya risk their lives to leave refugee camps
Unable to return home, Rohingya risk their lives to leave refugee camps 2022-12-14

About 2,000 of the ethnic minority Muslims sailed from Bangladesh, Myanmar this year, UNHCR says.

Outcry from environmentalists forces Indonesia to block auction of islands
Outcry from environmentalists forces Indonesia to block auction of islands 2022-12-14

A local company, which had management rights over 100 islands, was working with Sotheby’s auction house.

Manila airs concern about Chinese boats ‘swarming’ in EEZ waters
Manila airs concern about Chinese boats ‘swarming’ in EEZ waters 2022-12-14

About 20 Chinese fishing boats were spotted in the vicinity of Sabina Shoal and Iroquois Reef, Philippine military source says.

Fiji election tests PM Bainimarama’s long hold on power
Fiji election tests PM Bainimarama’s long hold on power 2022-12-14

Voters are concerned about the rising cost of living while ethnic and religious divides remain in the background.

US, South Korea, Japan consolidate efforts against DPRK nuclear tests
US, South Korea, Japan consolidate efforts against DPRK nuclear tests 2022-12-13

Unlawful development of weapons along with Pyongyang’s malicious cyber programs are global concern, envoy says.

Malaysian court lifts stay on deporting 114 Myanmar nationals
Malaysian court lifts stay on deporting 114 Myanmar nationals 2022-12-13

Amnesty International says group includes children and asylum seekers.

In increasingly authoritarian Bangladesh, the opposition is back
In increasingly authoritarian Bangladesh, the opposition is back 2022-12-13

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party is resuming demonstrations as a direct challenge to an entrenched ruling party.

Philippine court convicts journalist of cyber libel
Philippine court convicts journalist of cyber libel 2022-12-13

Decision revives debate on decriminalizing libel laws, which critics say stifle political dissent.

Bali's water crisis threatens local culture, UNESCO sites
2022-12-13

The Indonesian island is facing a worsening water crisis from tourism development, population growth and water mismanagement.

Vanuatu signs security agreement with Australia, says no talks with China
Vanuatu signs security agreement with Australia, says no talks with China 2022-12-12

In apparent jab at secret China-Solomon Islands pact, Australia said the agreement would be made public.

Officials: New lighthouses in northernmost Philippines emphasize sovereignty amid Taiwan-China tensions
Officials: New lighthouses in northernmost Philippines emphasize sovereignty amid Taiwan-China tensions 2022-12-12

One of four beacons is on an island less than 100 miles from Taiwanese territory.

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