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The Royal Australian Air Force has a fleet of 12 P-8A Poseidon reconnaissance aircraft developed by Boeing.

South China Sea

Australia protests to China about ‘unsafe’ aircraft maneuver over Paracels

Tensions loom as Canberra issued an alert about Chinese warships near Australia.

Thailand

Myanmar militia hosting scam centers says it will deport 8,000 foreigners

The expulsion of foreigners from the Myanmar enclave comes after unprecedented pressure on online fraud operations.

Thailand

Thai court considers petition to free detained Uyghurs

Rights groups say the Uyghurs are at risk of being deported to China where they face torture.

Indonesia

Indonesia’s appointment of influencer as defense ministry adviser raises concerns about priorities

Deddy Corbuzier’s communications skills will help inform the public about defense policies, government spokesman says.

South China Sea

Manila’s newest weapon in South China Sea arsenal: A comic book

China state media outlets accused the Philippine comic book of being manipulative and stirring anti-Beijing sentiments.

Thailand

Myanmar militia hosting scam centers says it will deport 8,000 foreigners

The expulsion of foreigners from the Myanmar enclave comes after unprecedented pressure on online fraud operations.

A man participates in a protest outside the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in a case filed by Gambia against Myanmar alleging genocide against the minority Muslim Rohingya population, in The Hague, Netherlands, Dec. 11, 2019.

Region

Argentina court calls for arrest warrant for Myanmar junta chief

2025-02-14

Another 22 military officials were charged on counts of genocide against the Rohingya people.

Chinese actor Wang Xing (right) talks with Thai police officers in Mae Sot district along the border with Myanmar, Jan. 7, 2025.

Commentaries

China pushes Thailand to act on cross-border scam centers

2025-02-15

Bangkok is finally offering an unprecedented degree of cooperation in combating scam centers along the Myanmar border. Will it last?

Commentary

Beginning of the end, or end of the beginning, for Bangladesh’s revolution?

Video

Villagers helpless as the sea devours their roads and homes

Commentary

A dirty trade: The real cost of shipbreaking

Commentary

Australia protests to China about ‘unsafe’ aircraft maneuver over Paracels

Myanmar militia hosting scam centers says it will deport 8,000 foreigners

Thai court considers petition to free detained Uyghurs

Indonesia’s appointment of influencer as defense ministry adviser raises concerns about priorities

Manila’s newest weapon in South China Sea arsenal: A comic book

Myanmar militia hosting scam centers says it will deport 8,000 foreigners

Argentina court calls for arrest warrant for Myanmar junta chief

China pushes Thailand to act on cross-border scam centers

Beginning of the end, or end of the beginning, for Bangladesh’s revolution?

Villagers helpless as the sea devours their roads and homes

Whose canoe? ‘Moana 2’ debate exposes AI threat to Pacific languages

UN Bangladesh report: Hasina directed use of deadly force during July-August protests

Philippine agency recommends charges against VP Duterte over Marcos ‘threat’

Japan to donate 2 patrol vessels to Indonesia

Myanmar refugees in limbo after US suspends resettlement program

Malaysian gay couples dream of saying ‘I do’ in Thailand

Activists: New Thai rule gives Myanmar junta greater power to block workers

A dirty trade: The real cost of shipbreaking

Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship is off to a disappointing start

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