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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Extradition of 2 suspects would need ‘cooperation’ between Thai and Cambodian authorities, spokesman says.

As crises linked to global warming worsen, advocates call for farmers and fishermen to be given better access to climate funds.

China's aggressive behavior on the seas is well documented, but there is a growing threat posed by Chinese pilots in the skies.

History suggests that the Uyghurs will be jailed and may never be heard from again.

The U.S. has condemned Thailand’s decision to send 40 Uyghurs to China.

Beijing has been holding intensive combat drills in the South China Sea and beyond.

U.S. secretary of state issues “strongest” condemnation after his request was ignored.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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