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Church, critics say new movie on Marcos family distorts Philippine history
Church, critics say new movie on Marcos family distorts Philippine history 2022-08-04

Imee Marcos, the eldest daughter of the late Philippine dictator, co-produced “Maid in Malacañang.”

ASEAN urges ‘maximum restraint’ as China launches missile exercises around Taiwan
ASEAN urges ‘maximum restraint’ as China launches missile exercises around Taiwan 2022-08-04

U.S. House speaker was “irresponsible” for visiting Taipei this week, top Chinese diplomat says.

Troops kill suspected bomber in southern Philippines
Troops kill suspected bomber in southern Philippines 2022-08-05

A commander identified the dead man as a member of the local Islamic State affiliate.

USS Ronald Reagan strike group monitors China military exercises off Taiwan
USS Ronald Reagan strike group monitors China military exercises off Taiwan 2022-08-05

National Security Spokesman John Kirby says Beijing overreacted to US House speaker’s visit to Taipei.

Court overturns ruling granting citizenship to children born outside Malaysia
Court overturns ruling granting citizenship to children born outside Malaysia 2022-08-05

Malaysian women married to foreigners and who give birth abroad cannot automatically pass on their nationality, appeal court rules.

China begins shipping trains for Indonesian high-speed rail line
China begins shipping trains for Indonesian high-speed rail line 2022-08-05

The Jakarta-to-Bandung railway project has seen a cost overrun of about $2 billion.

In a Bangkok green space, the living co-exist with the dead
In a Bangkok green space, the living co-exist with the dead 2022-08-05

Land around an old graveyard in Sathorn district has been revived into a park.

China ends live-fire missile testing near Taiwan early amid Japan, US protests
China ends live-fire missile testing near Taiwan early amid Japan, US protests 2022-08-05

The missile launches lasted less than three hours, sparking nationalistic disappointment on social media.

US seeks to dial down tension over Taiwan Strait
US seeks to dial down tension over Taiwan Strait 2022-08-06

In Manila, Blinken calls China’s halting of cooperation with US ‘irresponsible.’

Pain at the pump: Bangladesh imposes steep fuel price hikes
Pain at the pump: Bangladesh imposes steep fuel price hikes 2022-08-06

Expert calls the move unavoidable “in the current economic crisis.”

Once Duterte’s prisoner, Leila de Lima campaigns while he's held at the ICC
Once Duterte’s prisoner, Leila de Lima campaigns while he's held at the ICC 2025-03-24

Former Philippine senator is running for election to the House on a social justice platform.

EXPLAINED: Will Anwar’s plan to limit Malaysian PM terms succeed?
EXPLAINED: Will Anwar’s plan to limit Malaysian PM terms succeed? 2025-03-25

Despite push for reform, PAS – Malaysia’s largest Islamic party – opposes 10-year limit for government leader.

Pentagon chief Hegseth heads to Philippines amid South China Sea tensions
Pentagon chief Hegseth heads to Philippines amid South China Sea tensions 2025-03-25

Beijing, meanwhile, cautions Manila against security arrangements that target “any third party.”

Tonga, Micronesia see largest increases in Australia’s Pacific aid budget
Tonga, Micronesia see largest increases in Australia’s Pacific aid budget 2025-03-26

Analysts say there are indications the Pacific’s largest aid donor is filling some of the void left by USAID.

Philippines arrests another group of Chinese nationals for suspected espionage
Philippines arrests another group of Chinese nationals for suspected espionage 2025-03-26

The six Chinese suspects and a Filipino were caught amid heightened territorial tensions in the South China Sea.

Taking stock of Bangladesh post-Hasina
Taking stock of Bangladesh post-Hasina 2025-03-26

Drastic reform may not happen, but Bangladesh’s future would be better than the past, an ex-U.S. diplomat concludes after his first visit in a decade.

No more Uyghurs left in immigration detention center: Thai police
No more Uyghurs left in immigration detention center: Thai police 2025-03-27

But confusion persists regarding the number of Uyghurs who were or are currently detained in the kingdom.

Traditional Islamic schools in Thai Deep South face uncertain future
Traditional Islamic schools in Thai Deep South face uncertain future 2025-03-27

Security concerns, modernization and private classrooms threaten centuries-old Pondok institutions.

Marcos’ sister: Philippine govt committed ‘glaring’ violations in ex-leader Duterte’s ICC arrest
Marcos’ sister: Philippine govt committed ‘glaring’ violations in ex-leader Duterte’s ICC arrest 2025-03-27

The Marcos administration reiterated it merely complied with the law, international obligations.

Hardliners increasingly target Bangladeshi women for attire, playing sports – and riding motorcycles
Hardliners increasingly target Bangladeshi women for attire, playing sports – and riding motorcycles 2025-03-27

Observers say they are taking advantage of lax law and order situation to conduct moral policing.

Hegseth commits US to defense of Pacific territories against China
Hegseth commits US to defense of Pacific territories against China 2025-03-27

Guam governor tells U.S. defense secretary that national security cannot happen without human health security.

Poll position: What Australia’s election holds for the Pacific
Poll position: What Australia’s election holds for the Pacific 2025-03-28

Australia’s policies toward the Pacific will continue to be primarily driven by China’s resurgence, no matter who is elected.

Death toll climbs after powerful earthquake hits Myanmar and Thailand
Death toll climbs after powerful earthquake hits Myanmar and Thailand 2025-03-28

At least 150 have been killed in the 7.7 magnitude temblor that sent thousands of panicked people into the streets of Bangkok.

Just 5 months in office, Prabowo’s problems pile up
Just 5 months in office, Prabowo’s problems pile up 2025-03-28

Indonesia’s new president faces public protests over program rollouts, investor jitters.

Myanmar pardons 4 Thai fishermen expected to be released soon: Thai PM
Myanmar pardons 4 Thai fishermen expected to be released soon: Thai PM 2025-03-28

Neither the Thai nor Myanmar governments have said when they will leave Myanmar.

UN averts drastic food aid cuts for Rohingya in Bangladesh
UN averts drastic food aid cuts for Rohingya in Bangladesh 2025-03-28

Human rights advocates appeal to the international community to ensure aid continues for the Muslim minority refugees.

1,600 killed in Myanmar quake, UN reports severe damage to critical infrastructure
1,600 killed in Myanmar quake, UN reports severe damage to critical infrastructure 2025-03-29

As death toll rises, international teams are arriving in the earthquake zone.

Philippines gets a new police chief
Philippines gets a new police chief 2024-04-01

Rommel Francisco Marbil promises transparency in leading national force tainted by alleged human rights abuses.

Northern Thailand chokes under severe smog as wildfires rage
Northern Thailand chokes under severe smog as wildfires rage 2024-04-01

Conditions could worsen as region copes with ongoing high temperatures and drought, environmentalists fear.

US, allies to conduct joint patrols to counter China
US, allies to conduct joint patrols to counter China 2024-04-01

The U.S., Japan and the Philippines to launch joint naval patrols amid tensions with China in the South China Sea.

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