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...
Jakarta defiant over Natunas
An Indonesian frigate on patrol. Source: Wikimedia
Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi has rejected China's claim that it had competing claims in the South China...
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...
Indonesia to send ‘600’ soldiers to protect Papua road project
Hundreds of Indonesian troops are due to be deployed to protect workers on the trans-Papua highway after civilian employees fled the project with as...
Myanmar’s Rohingya talks fail to find deal
Myanmar held repatriation talks with Rohingya representatives in a Bangladesh refugee camp, amid speculation that it is only an attempt to ease international pressure...
Thais urged to postpone visit to Israel
The government of Thailand is urging Thai nationals to postpone their visits to Israel amid the quarantine requirement imposed by the latter.
In an advisory...
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Vaccine negligence undermining Asia Pacific’s coronavirus response
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Hundreds tried for treason in Cambodia
One hundred thirty-seven Cambodians are facing treason charges allegedly for plotting an attack against the government in 2019.
A report by Al Jazeera on Thursday...
Indonesia mass vaccination begins; younger generation first in line
Indonesia began with its mass vaccination program on Wednesday which focused on the younger working-age population and not the elderly.
According to reports, Indonesian President...