Indonesia to beef up security for Christmas holidays
The Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta. More than 80 per cent of Indonesians are Muslims, but the government official recognises five other religions. Photo: Michael J. Lowe/Wikimedia...
Philippine military storm Abu Sayyaf camp
The Philippine military's claims are yet to be independently confirmed. Source: Wikimedia
After a week-long series of attacks by Philippine troops, a Muslim extremist camp...
Australia claims credit for foiling Indonesia terror plot
The 2002 Bali bombing memorial. Source: Wikimedia
Australian security services claim to have helped neutralise an ISIS-inspired attack in Indonesia and the two governments have agreed to co-operate to...
Aquino promises to bolster military
The Chinese navy is unlikely to be overly concerned at the arrival of the US-made M113A2 armoured personnel carriers in the Philippines. Source: Wikimedia
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Philippine troops kill 10 Islamist militants from Abu Sayyaf group
The Sulu provincial capitol building on the island of Jolo. Photo: Agtillah/Wikimedia Commons.
Philippine commandos yesterday killed 10 Islamist militants in a battle on the...
Hanoi, Manila and Tokyo condemn Chinese island runway test
China’s claims to the South China Sea are incompatible with those of its neighbours. Source: Wikimedia
Hanoi has accused Beijing of violating its sovereignty by...
Philippine militants claim Isis alliance
Tulay Mosque in Sulu province. Source: Flickr
Four Islamist extremist groups in the southern Philippines have reportedly merged to form a detachment of Islamic State...
Suu Kyi makes surprise appearance at peace talks
Aung San Suu Kyi adds creditability to the government’s troubled peace process. Source: Wikimedia
Aung San Suu Kyi's surprise move to join Myanmar peace talks,...
Isis claims responsibility for Jakarta attack
Jakarta was taken by surprise by the attacks. Source Wikimedia
Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack by suicide bombers and gunmen in central...
Three arrested in Jakarta
Indonesia’s authorities impressed analysts with their fast response. Source: Wikimedia
Indonesian police have arrested three men suspected of having links to the coordinated bomb and...
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