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Indonesian president’s amnesty decision criticized for being half-baked
Indonesian president’s amnesty decision criticized for being half-baked 2024-12-17

Some said plan may be attempt by Prabowo Subianto, an ex-general dogged by accusations of human rights abuses, to counter critics.

Hospitals overwhelmed in Vanuatu as death and damage toll mounts from quake
Hospitals overwhelmed in Vanuatu as death and damage toll mounts from quake 2024-12-18

At least 14 people have been killed and hundreds injured, but medical experts and the government say the figure is likely to rise.

An ICC arrest warrant for Myanmar junta chief is too little, too late
An ICC arrest warrant for Myanmar junta chief is too little, too late 2024-12-18

Min Aung Hlaing enjoys the direct protection of China and, indirectly, from global inaction.

Malaysians guilty of roles in 2002 Bali bombings released from Guantanamo
Malaysians guilty of roles in 2002 Bali bombings released from Guantanamo 2024-12-18

The families of Mohammed Nazir bin Lep and Mohammed Farik bin Amin celebrated news of their return home.

Spared from execution in Indonesia, Filipina Mary Jane Veloso returns home
Spared from execution in Indonesia, Filipina Mary Jane Veloso returns home 2024-12-18

After 14 years on Indonesian death row, Veloso appeals for clemency from Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

China has more than 600 nuclear warheads, Pentagon says
China has more than 600 nuclear warheads, Pentagon says 2024-12-19

The stockpiling reflects a changing attitude toward nuclear weapons among Chinese military planners, report says.

Myanmar appoints new defense minister as army struggles
Myanmar appoints new defense minister as army struggles 2024-12-19

The new minister faces a crisis in Rakhine state and will oversee security for 2025 election.

Before, after photos document recovery from deadly Indian Ocean Tsunami
Before, after photos document recovery from deadly Indian Ocean Tsunami 2024-12-19

Images show few signs of devastation caused by waves topping out at over 160 feet.

Images capture devastation from 2004 tsunami
Images capture devastation from 2004 tsunami 2024-12-19

Worldwide death toll from the disaster in the Indian Ocean climbed to 230,000; damage estimated at $13 billion.

On 20th anniversary of Indian Ocean Tsunami, disaster preparedness questioned
On 20th anniversary of Indian Ocean Tsunami, disaster preparedness questioned 2024-12-19

Activists say buoys to detect giant waves, warning systems are in place, but awareness is lacking.

Malaysian court clears ex-PM’s wife of money laundering, tax evasion charges
Malaysian court clears ex-PM’s wife of money laundering, tax evasion charges 2024-12-19

Court ruling, along with a string of cases involving high-profile personalities, may undermine government’s anti-corruption fight, analysts said.

'Lips sewn without anesthetic,’ other shockers from Bangladesh  report on Hasina-linked disappearances
'Lips sewn without anesthetic,’ other shockers from Bangladesh report on Hasina-linked disappearances 2024-12-19

They include alleged “brutal and methodical torture,” grisly murders and a complex system operating undetected for 15 years.

Teenagers fight US militarization of Palau with UN complaint over rights violations
Teenagers fight US militarization of Palau with UN complaint over rights violations 2024-12-19

Several domestic lawsuits are also challenging unprecedented U.S. use of defense pact powers.

Najib Razak’s ongoing political rehabilitation
Najib Razak’s ongoing political rehabilitation 2024-12-20

Base support for the ex-Malaysian PM is stronger than a year ago, analyst Bridget Welsh writes.

Escaping from scam center on Cambodia’s Bokor Mountain
Escaping from scam center on Cambodia’s Bokor Mountain 2024-12-20

Like other young people in Southeast Asia, Tu Anh Tu believed a recruiter’s job offer.

Myanmar rebels capture major military base in west, group says
Myanmar rebels capture major military base in west, group says 2024-12-20

The fall of the base will be a major blow for the junta days after it appointed a new defense minister.

Sabah’s ‘green’ land deal with private Singaporean firm raises red flags
Sabah’s ‘green’ land deal with private Singaporean firm raises red flags 2022-05-23

Critics complain about secrecy and slight to rights of indigenous people who live on the forested land.

Scores rescued after deadly fire engulfs Philippine ferry
Scores rescued after deadly fire engulfs Philippine ferry 2022-05-23

Photographs from the coast guard showed passengers with life vests on in the water.

Former transport minister wins first Bangkok governor election in 9 years
Former transport minister wins first Bangkok governor election in 9 years 2022-05-23

The military-linked ruling parties’ poor performance could be a sign of waning national popularity, analysts say.

Marcos hosts meetings with international diplomats
Marcos hosts meetings with international diplomats 2022-05-23

The presumptive incoming Philippine leader meets with envoys and officials from foreign governments.

Biden unveils Indo-Pacific economic plan, 7 ASEAN countries to join
Biden unveils Indo-Pacific economic plan, 7 ASEAN countries to join 2022-05-23

Earlier, sources said only two Southeast Asian members were expected among initial countries joining negotiations under Indo-Pacific Economic Framework.

Jakarta summons UK envoy after flying of rainbow flag angers conservative groups
Jakarta summons UK envoy after flying of rainbow flag angers conservative groups 2022-05-23

Homosexuality is not a crime in world’s largest Muslim-majority country, except in Aceh province which has sharia law.

Indonesian military chief: Soldiers named as suspects after 6 died in cages
Indonesian military chief: Soldiers named as suspects after 6 died in cages 2022-05-23

Dozens of people were locked up in the home of a regency chief, nation’s military chief alleges.

Biden warns China over Taiwan invasion threat, drawing parallel with Ukraine
Biden warns China over Taiwan invasion threat, drawing parallel with Ukraine 2022-05-23

U.S. president says Washington has a commitment to defend Taiwan, which lives under the threat of annexation by China.

At least a dozen Rohingya die when boat capsizes off Myanmar coast
At least a dozen Rohingya die when boat capsizes off Myanmar coast 2022-05-23

About 90 people, including women and children, were aboard the boat heading to Malaysia.

At Tokyo talks, Quad countries share concerns about Ukraine, Taiwan
2022-05-24

The leaders of Japan, India, the U.S. and Australia - including new Australian PM Anthony Albanese - met in the Japanese capital.

Marawi’s displaced residents call on incoming president to help them come home
Marawi’s displaced residents call on incoming president to help them come home 2022-05-24

One local leader gives Ferdinand Marcos Jr. a December 2022 deadline to get things done.

US Navy: ‘Unit-level errors and omissions’ led to grounding of nuclear-powered sub
US Navy: ‘Unit-level errors and omissions’ led to grounding of nuclear-powered sub 2022-05-24

Three top commanders of the USS Connecticut were sacked after the accident in the South China Sea.

Indonesia may outlaw gay sex amid growing anti-LGBTQ sentiment
Indonesia may outlaw gay sex amid growing anti-LGBTQ sentiment 2022-05-24
Australia, India, Japan, US end ‘Quad’ summit with eyes on China
Australia, India, Japan, US end ‘Quad’ summit with eyes on China 2022-05-24

Beijing accuses the group of ‘building small cliques and stoking bloc confrontation.’

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