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Proposed Bangladesh reforms drastically curtail PM’s pre-eminence, replace ‘secularism’ principle with ‘pluralism’
Proposed Bangladesh reforms drastically curtail PM’s pre-eminence, replace ‘secularism’ principle with ‘pluralism’ 2025-01-15

Constitutional Reforms Commission, which submitted proposals on Wednesday, sought to “strike a balance” in presidential, prime ministerial powers.

Indonesia’s human rights situation: Key takeaways from new report
Indonesia’s human rights situation: Key takeaways from new report 2025-01-16

Civil, political liberties declined in Indonesia, with democratic institutions weakened and corruption rising, Human Rights Watch said.

In bilateral talks, Philippines complains about China’s ‘monster’ ship in EEZ waters
In bilateral talks, Philippines complains about China’s ‘monster’ ship in EEZ waters 2025-01-16

Rival South China Sea claimants also agreed to continue the implementation of Manila’s resupply missions to a disputed shoal.

EXPLAINED: Stakes of Malaysia’s Sarawak taking control of oil, gas resources
EXPLAINED: Stakes of Malaysia’s Sarawak taking control of oil, gas resources 2025-01-16

While Petros will have power in Sarawak, national oil company Petronas will retain “national authority.”

In Bangladesh, demands rise for deeper British probe into properties linked to Hasina’s niece
In Bangladesh, demands rise for deeper British probe into properties linked to Hasina’s niece 2025-01-16

Tulip Siddiq resigned as a treasury secretary in Britain’s government after the Bangladesh anti-graft agency said she was being probed for corruption.

Thais scrutinized over Cambodian’s murder, Vietnamese, Uyghur detainees
Thais scrutinized over Cambodian’s murder, Vietnamese, Uyghur detainees 2025-01-17

Human Rights Watch says Thailand should follow its own laws on not sending people back to risk of torture.

After 7 decades, Thai Chinese-language newspaper stops printing
After 7 decades, Thai Chinese-language newspaper stops printing 2025-01-17

Online media, fewer readers of traditional Chinese language led to Universal Daily News’ demise.

Bangladesh rewrites history, leaves millions of schoolchildren without textbooks
Bangladesh rewrites history, leaves millions of schoolchildren without textbooks 2025-01-17

Textbook delays threaten learning outcomes for over 43 million students in the South Asian nation, some educators warn.

Widow says shooting of former Cambodian lawmaker was ‘definitely political’
Widow says shooting of former Cambodian lawmaker was ‘definitely political’ 2025-01-17

French citizen Lim Ani spoke after a funeral held at a pagoda near Paris for government critic Lim Kimya.

The 2004 tsunami wiped out half of this village in Thailand. Are they ready for the next?
2024-12-19

It’s been 20 years since a powerful earthquake off the Indonesian coast triggered a deadly tsunami that killed over 220,000 people in 14 countries. Thailand ...

Banda Aceh suffered the most in the 2004 tsunami. Can they handle another major disaster?
2024-12-20

On Boxing Day 20 years ago, a massive earthquake off the coast of Sumatra triggered a powerful tsunami that struck Banda Aceh first. The tsunami affected 14 ...

“Mutelu,” the belief in lucky charms and spiritual objects, is big business in Thailand
2024-08-29

Thailand’s economic growth has been sluggish, but one industry has been defying all odds - the “Mutelu” industry that caters to the demand for spiritual ...

Pope Francis in Jakarta: Vibrant Mass, key meetings, and unity focus
2024-09-05

Pope Francis energized Jakarta’s stadium with a vibrant Mass and held key meetings with President Joko Widodo and Catholic leaders. His visit spotlighted the ...

Philippines says it did not surrender Sabina Shoal to China
Philippines says it did not surrender Sabina Shoal to China 2024-09-16

Beijing claims it “has indisputable sovereignty” over the disputed South China Sea shoal.

Malaysian police detain GISBH CEO in child abuse investigation
2024-09-19

Malaysian police have detained the CEO of GISBH in a child abuse investigation. Learn how this ties to the al-Arqam sect and the ongoing scandal.

Students in Indonesia’s Papua region protest free-meal program, demand free education instead
Students in Indonesia’s Papua region protest free-meal program, demand free education instead 2025-02-24

Authorities responded with force, including the use of tear gas and warning shots.

Japan, Philippines strengthen defense ties amid ‘increasingly severe’ regional security situation
Japan, Philippines strengthen defense ties amid ‘increasingly severe’ regional security situation 2025-02-24

Manila is shoring up military partnerships with other nations as it seeks to counter Beijing in a South China Sea dispute.

​​Cook Islands PM faces no-confidence vote after contentious China deals
​​Cook Islands PM faces no-confidence vote after contentious China deals 2025-02-25

Frustrated opposition party mounts challenge over “no consultation or transparency.”

A war that matters: Ukraine and Southeast Asia
A war that matters: Ukraine and Southeast Asia 2025-02-25

Recent developments regarding sovereignty show the conflict has important implications for the region, analyst Bridget Welsh writes.

Q&A: Why an Argentina court filed a warrant for Aung San Suu Kyi’s arrest
Q&A: Why an Argentina court filed a warrant for Aung San Suu Kyi’s arrest 2025-02-25

Former U.N. rights rapporteur for Myanmar explains that the court must remain impartial in Rohingya genocide case.

Filipino scientists turn volcanic ash into radiation-resistant building material
Filipino scientists turn volcanic ash into radiation-resistant building material 2025-02-25

While more tests are needed, the discovery can offer a practical way to manage waste from natural disasters.

Chinese, Philippine social media users at odds over claim on Palawan
Chinese, Philippine social media users at odds over claim on Palawan 2025-02-26

Chinese commentators maintain it was earlier called Zheng He island after a famous explorer.

Thai authorities detain 68 Montagnards during raid on funeral service
Thai authorities detain 68 Montagnards during raid on funeral service 2025-02-26

Many detainees hold UNHCR refugee cards in Thailand and had faced persecution in Vietnam.

Apple strikes deal with Indonesia, secures future market access for iPhones
Apple strikes deal with Indonesia, secures future market access for iPhones 2025-02-26

Silicon Valley behemoth commits hundreds of millions of dollars in new investments in Indonesia, industry minister says.

Malaysia calls for ASEAN defense industries to become inter-linked
Malaysia calls for ASEAN defense industries to become inter-linked 2025-02-26

Malaysian Defense Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin urged Southeast Asian nations to be less reliant on “external suppliers” for weapons and hardware.

Pacific transactionalism: Art of the diplomatic deal
Pacific transactionalism: Art of the diplomatic deal 2025-02-26

Cook Islands' recent deals with China sees shift from soft to hard-edged diplomacy embedded in Pacific.

Thailand deports 40 Uyghurs to China despite fears of torture
Thailand deports 40 Uyghurs to China despite fears of torture 2025-02-27

Thailand said it agreed to send the Uyghurs back after China gave assurances for their safety.

EXPLAINED: What you need to know about Philippine Vice President Duterte’s upcoming trial
EXPLAINED: What you need to know about Philippine Vice President Duterte’s upcoming trial 2025-02-27

Sara Duterte has been impeached on various charges, including a threat to assassinate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Your flight to Xinjiang is now boarding
Your flight to Xinjiang is now boarding 2025-02-27
UNICEF rings alarm over child abuse crisis in Pacific
UNICEF rings alarm over child abuse crisis in Pacific 2025-02-28

Lack of government funding, religious and cultural barriers and drug use contribute to escalating human rights violations against children.

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