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Top Pacific diplomats ready for direct talks on Bougainville independence
Top Pacific diplomats ready for direct talks on Bougainville independence 2025-03-20

Bougainville’s leaders issued a declaration last week setting Sept. 1, 2027 as independence day.

Creative justice: Prabowo’s island-prison plan for corrupt Indonesians involves sharks as gatekeepers
Creative justice: Prabowo’s island-prison plan for corrupt Indonesians involves sharks as gatekeepers 2025-03-21

However, critics said that an enduring solution needed stronger anti-graft laws to ensure accountability and not flashy proposals.

EXPLAINED: Arrested ARSA leader has history of violence against Rohingya in Bangladesh
EXPLAINED: Arrested ARSA leader has history of violence against Rohingya in Bangladesh 2025-03-21

Ataullah Abu Jununi, head of the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army rebel group, was near Dhaka for months before he was captured on March 18.

2 killed in gun battles with Papua New Guinea security forces at Porgera gold mine
2 killed in gun battles with Papua New Guinea security forces at Porgera gold mine 2025-03-03

Conflict-prone Enga province has been plagued by violence since the mine reopened in late 2023.

Thailand considers building a wall on its border with Cambodia
Thailand considers building a wall on its border with Cambodia 2025-03-03

A border barrier may help keep out scam center gangsters, a government spokesman said.

Extrajudicial killings, custody deaths resurface under Yunus govt, activists allege
Extrajudicial killings, custody deaths resurface under Yunus govt, activists allege 2025-03-03

The new administration pledges to “eradicate every opportunity” for rights abuse by law enforcers.

Philippine envoy: Manila’s defense alliance with Washington ‘remains intact’
Philippine envoy: Manila’s defense alliance with Washington ‘remains intact’ 2025-03-03

Philippines’ Marcos has requested a meeting with U.S. leader Trump about bilateral alliance, Manila’s ambassador to Washington said.

Thai rights activists criticize government for deporting Uyghurs to China
Thai rights activists criticize government for deporting Uyghurs to China 2025-03-04

Thailand said it allowed the men to go back voluntarily after China assured their safety.

Thriving reef at Bikini Atoll is a triumph of resilience and a warning
Thriving reef at Bikini Atoll is a triumph of resilience and a warning 2025-03-04

Decades after nuclear tests, reef teems with fish, corals, apex predators.

Online hate speech, disinformation target migrant workers in Thailand: advocates
Online hate speech, disinformation target migrant workers in Thailand: advocates 2025-03-04

Some point to Thai political rivalry as contributing to a trend that can have offline consequences.

A personal story: How my family got entangled in Bangladesh’s turmoil
A personal story: How my family got entangled in Bangladesh’s turmoil 2025-03-04

BenarNews editor Mahbub Leelen writes about relatives he left behind after fleeing the country 10 years ago amid a spate of blogger killings.

Thaksin’s advisory role could boost southern Thai peace talks: Analysts
Thaksin’s advisory role could boost southern Thai peace talks: Analysts 2025-03-04

The former Thai prime minister is now a special adviser to Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim.

Philippines accuses Chinese state outlet of ‘deceptive messaging’ on disputed shoal
Philippines accuses Chinese state outlet of ‘deceptive messaging’ on disputed shoal 2025-03-04

Philippine national security adviser warns of fabricated historical claims that “undermine” Philippine sovereignty.

Thailand had offers to take Uyghurs but deported them to China anyway: MP
Thailand had offers to take Uyghurs but deported them to China anyway: MP 2025-03-05

China has dismissed concerns from the U.S., U.N. and others that the deported Uyghurs face torture.

Fighting near Chinese enclave in Myanmar’s Rakhine state uproots 20,000
Fighting near Chinese enclave in Myanmar’s Rakhine state uproots 20,000 2025-03-05

The displaced from Kyaukphyu are now in urgent need of assistance, aid workers said.

Russia, Southeast Asia draw closer in pursuit of multipolar political, trade ties
Russia, Southeast Asia draw closer in pursuit of multipolar political, trade ties 2025-03-06

Commerce between the two sides has rebounded, rising 10% to U.S. $17 billion in the January to September 2024 period.

Photos: Vanuatu welcomes all to rebuilt traditional chiefs ‘nakamal’ meeting house
Photos: Vanuatu welcomes all to rebuilt traditional chiefs ‘nakamal’ meeting house 2025-03-05

“Nakamal does not separate the people, nakamal has a place for everyone”: PM Napat.

Vietnamese monk heads to Malaysia after Myanmar proves an insurmountable obstacle
Vietnamese monk heads to Malaysia after Myanmar proves an insurmountable obstacle 2025-03-06

Problems for the pilgrimage have included expiring visas, war in Myanmar and bickering among followers.

In reversal, Thai official acknowledges other countries offered Uyghurs resettlement
In reversal, Thai official acknowledges other countries offered Uyghurs resettlement 2025-03-06

40 Uyghurs who had been held in Thailand for 10 years were deported to China last week.

Fiji’s fishing ship graveyard highlights lax Pacific dumping controls
Fiji’s fishing ship graveyard highlights lax Pacific dumping controls 2025-03-11

Dozens of derelict boats, mostly from China, pose environmental and navigation hazards in Suva harbor.

Chinese warships under close watch near Australian waters
Chinese warships under close watch near Australian waters 2025-03-07

China is sending a message about how it can project force far from home, analysts said.

Rohingya women: The grassroots advocates behind genocide arrest warrants
Rohingya women: The grassroots advocates behind genocide arrest warrants 2025-03-07

Shanti Mohila, a group of Rohingya women who bravely fight for justice, should be celebrated this International Women’s Day.

EXPLAINED: How Indonesian textile giant Sritex collapsed
EXPLAINED: How Indonesian textile giant Sritex collapsed 2025-03-07

Mounting debt, falling sales and a court’s bankruptcy ruling forced the Solo-based company out of business.

Survey: Most Filipinos prefer candidates who will defend Philippines over disputed waters
Survey: Most Filipinos prefer candidates who will defend Philippines over disputed waters 2025-03-07

Results of a poll by Social Weather Stations come ahead of Philippine midterm elections in May.

‘Deeper into hunger’: UN to halve food aid for Rohingya in Bangladesh
‘Deeper into hunger’: UN to halve food aid for Rohingya in Bangladesh 2025-03-07

One NGO said the reduced U.S. $6 a month per refugee was around 10 times lower than an adult’s minimum requirement.

Myanmar junta chief says election to be held by January 2026
Myanmar junta chief says election to be held by January 2026 2025-03-08

Pro-democracy and ethnic minority insurgents have rejected an election held under military rule.

PHOTOS: Chinese, US and Indian military jets perform in Bangkok air show
PHOTOS: Chinese, US and Indian military jets perform in Bangkok air show 2025-03-08

Chinese J-10, U.S. F-35A and Indian Hawk Mk-132 jets wowed the crowd in the Thai capital.

Analysts: Recent video mocking Hinduism reflects growing religious polarization in Malaysia
Analysts: Recent video mocking Hinduism reflects growing religious polarization in Malaysia 2025-03-06

This divide has led to “growing insensitivity,” and hardened people’s sense of ethnic and religious identity.

Trial ahead for Indonesian cop arrested for suspected sex crimes after Australian alert
Trial ahead for Indonesian cop arrested for suspected sex crimes after Australian alert 2025-03-24

Case involves allegations of sexual abuse of minors, and filming and distribution of abuse videos on dark web in Australia.

Papua rebels kill teacher, injure 6 accused of spying for Indonesian military
Papua rebels kill teacher, injure 6 accused of spying for Indonesian military 2025-03-24

Indonesian authorities vow swift response, condemn the violence as an unprovoked attack on civilians.

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