Pacific
Biden’s cannibal remarks send US-Papua New Guinea relations to ‘low point’
The Pacific nation’s foreign minister says he hopes the White House can put the record straight.
Philippines
Philippine military kills 12 militants, including rebel leader
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Indonesia
Indonesia court rejects lawsuits challenging presidential election
2024-04-22Two losing presidential candidates had alleged fraud and state interference helped winner Prabowo Subianto.
Malaysia
As Malaysian PM Anwar’s party turns 25, members say succession plan needed
Charismatic founder of the People’s Justice Party is a spry 76, but his replacement needs time to be trained.
US, the Philippines and Japan forge stronger ties to counter China’s “dangerous, coercive” behavior
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