Probe launched into Indonesia terror funding
Indonesia's uniformed forces have been on alert. Source: Wikimedia
A militant financing probe has uncovered about US$500,000 in Australian cash transferred to Indonesia to arm...
Bomb kills 14 in Duterte’s hometown
People’s Park in Davao. The city was known as one of the Philippines’ safest. Source: Flickr
At least 14 people have been killed and many...
Islamism set to dominate summit
The Petronas Towers. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.
US President Barack Obama said Islamist militancy and the South China Sea disputes would dominate Kuala Lumpur’s summits this weekend.
After...
Malaysia frees journalists as it seeks Australian support over China
Kuching waterfront, Borneo. Source: Flickr
The Australian journalists detained in Malaysia after trying to question Prime Minister Najib Razak have flown to Singapore after the...
US “concerned” about Shan conflict
Myanmar’s 22 large, powerful rebel armies present a considerable challenge to the new government. Source: Wikimedia
The US embassy in Myanmar has said it is...
Suu Kyi tries to win over China
Myitsone dam site near Myitkyina, Kachin State. Source: Wikimedia
Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi is in China for presumably her most challenging diplomatic...
Indonesia set to execute 15 inmates
The island of Nusakambangan, dubbed the "Alcatraz of Indonesia". Source: Wikimedia
Amnesty International has condemned Indonesia's decision to execute death-row inmates, following reports of prisoners being moved...
Asean called to tackle Abu Sayyaf
The Black Standard of ISIL, which was adopted by Abu Sayyaf. Source: Wikipedia
Asean must work together to break the kidnapping threat of the Abu...
Isis blamed for attack on Saudi preacher
Zamboanga, mixed between Christians and Muslims, has long been a militant target. Source: Flickr
An influential Saudi Arabian preacher, who was recently named as a...
Indonesia holds Chinese fishing crew
Indonesia’s Natuna islands. Source: Wikimedia
Jakarta is holding a Chinese fishing crew it says was fishing illegally last week in the South China Sea. It...
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