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China holds landing exercise with ‘invasion barges’ in South China Sea
China holds landing exercise with ‘invasion barges’ in South China Sea 2025-03-14

The drills raise concerns that China is getting ready for an invasion contingency.

Guam at decolonization ‘crossroads’ with resolution on US statehood
Guam at decolonization ‘crossroads’ with resolution on US statehood 2025-03-14

Local legislature to debate non-binding resolution to become 51st state of the U.S.

Philippine military pushes back against reports of ranks split over Duterte’s arrest
Philippine military pushes back against reports of ranks split over Duterte’s arrest 2025-03-13

The national police said it was tightening security as the Philippines braced for unrest between pro- and anti-Duterte camps.

Pacific governments warned of ‘threat’ from Cambodia’s Prince Group
Pacific governments warned of ‘threat’ from Cambodia’s Prince Group 2025-03-13

A U.S.-based think-tank says the company could help China expand its influence.

Pacific ‘shock’ as UN women’s declaration ditches reproductive rights
Pacific ‘shock’ as UN women’s declaration ditches reproductive rights 2025-03-12

A handful of countries opposed to abortion are blamed for a major omission from key CSW69 political declaration.

What’s next for Philippines’ Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court?
What’s next for Philippines’ Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court? 2025-03-12

The ICC website lists procedures covering trials, appeals and enforcement of guilty sentences.

Amid US-China tech tussle, Malaysia aims to transition faster to chip design
Amid US-China tech tussle, Malaysia aims to transition faster to chip design 2025-03-12

Towards this goal, the Southeast Asian nation recently signed a deal to pay a British firm U.S. $250 million for semiconductor expertise.

Philippine drug-war survivors: Duterte’s ICC arrest marks first step toward justice
Philippine drug-war survivors: Duterte’s ICC arrest marks first step toward justice 2025-03-12

As the ex-president faces charges for crimes against humanity, families of people killed in Duterte’s anti-drug campaign are demanding full accountability.

Indonesia to ratify South China Sea deal with Vietnam in April
Indonesia to ratify South China Sea deal with Vietnam in April 2025-03-12

The two countries concluded 12 years of negotiations on exclusive economic zones in 2022.

Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest: Scenes from a momentous day in the Philippines
Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest: Scenes from a momentous day in the Philippines 2025-03-11

An air base near Manila was the epicenter of a much-anticipated arrest that shook up Philippine politics.

EXPLAINED: Why did the ICC arrest ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte?
EXPLAINED: Why did the ICC arrest ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte? 2025-03-11

A warrant from the International Criminal Court accuses Duterte of crimes against humanity when his administration waged a brutal counter-narcotics campaign.

Updates: In next step, ICC to schedule Duterte’s initial appearance in court
Updates: In next step, ICC to schedule Duterte’s initial appearance in court 2025-03-11

His arrest on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court prompted a flurry of follow-up actions.

Ex-Philippine leader Duterte sent to Netherlands on International Criminal Court warrant
Ex-Philippine leader Duterte sent to Netherlands on International Criminal Court warrant 2025-03-11

Philippine authorities arrested the 79-year-old former president earlier on Tuesday in connection with an ICC probe into his past administration’s ...

Indonesia, Vietnam upgrade relations to highest level
Indonesia, Vietnam upgrade relations to highest level 2025-03-11

The announcement came after a meeting between their leaders in Jakarta.

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.

After deadly attacks, activists criticize Thai govt for stalled southern peace talks
After deadly attacks, activists criticize Thai govt for stalled southern peace talks 2025-03-10

Six people were killed in a spate of attacks by suspected rebels across the border region since Saturday.

Philippines ‘prepared’ for ICC arrest order against ex-leader Duterte: Officials
Philippines ‘prepared’ for ICC arrest order against ex-leader Duterte: Officials 2025-03-09

The International Criminal Court has been investigating Rodrigo Duterte over allegations tied to widespread killings in his past drug war.

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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