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Former PM Najib loses last legal bid to get out of jail

Federal Court rejects his application to review his sentencing and conviction on corruption charges.

Players, fans dejected as Indonesia loses rights to host U-20 World Cup
Indonesia

Players, fans dejected as Indonesia loses rights to host U-20 World Cup

“Thank you for burying and destroying our big dreams,” says a player on the Indonesian national squad.

Chinese Christians exiled in Thailand taken to court for overstaying visas
Thailand

Chinese Christians exiled in Thailand taken to court for overstaying visas

A police official says they may not be deported to their home country.

Top Bangladesh daily hit with 2 cases for ‘undermining country’s independence’
Bangladesh

Top Bangladesh daily hit with 2 cases for ‘undermining country’s independence’

A Digital Security case was filed against Prothom Alo’s editor one day after his reporter was arrested.

Interview: Indonesian special office to ‘steer ASEAN’s efforts’ on Myanmar
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Interview: Indonesian special office to ‘steer ASEAN’s efforts’ on Myanmar

The U.S. State Department’s Derek Chollet discusses how it is working with Southeast Asian partners to end the crisis.

Players, fans dejected as Indonesia loses rights to host U-20 World Cup
Indonesia

Players, fans dejected as Indonesia loses rights to host U-20 World Cup

“Thank you for burying and destroying our big dreams,” says a player on the Indonesian national squad.

A rocket is fired from a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) during joint training exercises between the armies of the Philippines and the United States at Fort Magsaysay, in Nueva Ecija province, Philippines, March 31, 2023.
Philippines

Philippine, US armies in live-fire drills in northern Philippines

2023-03-31

Filipino troops get a close-up look at HIMARS and an advanced anti-tank system.

Tun Min Latt, seen here in a yellow tie, escorts Myanmar Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing during a 2019 defense expo in Bangkok.
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Thai senator’s ties to arrested Myanmar tycoon stir controversy ahead of election

2023-03-30

Lawmaker’s business ventures put a spotlight on relations between military-backed elites in Thailand and Myanmar.

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RECAP: Hatching of Komodo dragons, aftermath of a ferry fire, Najib Razak to remain in jail

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And they’re off!

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Pollution from fiery ‘hot spots’ in northern Thailand linked to health concerns

Pollution from fiery ‘hot spots’ in northern Thailand linked to health concerns
Many reported dead in southern Philippines ferry fire
Philippines

Many reported dead in southern Philippines ferry fire

The blaze that engulfed the M/V Mary Joy 3 occurred off Basilan island before it was put out.

Leaders from Slovakia, Malawi, Ukraine, Ecuador and other countries appear on a screen as U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks during a virtual Summit for Democracy, which he hosted from an auditorium on the White House campus in Washington, March 29, 2023.
Philippines

Philippines dissents on ICC reference in declaration from US-led democracy summit

The country “dissociates” itself from an excerpt acknowledging the court’s role in upholding accountability for “ the most serious crimes under international law.”

latoi Ishmael Kalsakau, Prime Minister of Vanuatu, addresses delegates at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, March 29, 2023.
Pacific

Countries ask UN court to issue opinion on responsibility for climate change

Activists from left-wing student organizations protest the arrest of Bangladesh journalist Shamsuzzaman, around Dhaka University, March 29, 2023.
Bangladesh

Dhaka police arrest journalist under draconian law for report criticizing high prices

Indonesians participate in a rally in Jakarta to persuade the government to reject participation by Israel’s team in the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2023, March 20, 2023.
Indonesia

FIFA ejects Indonesia as U-20 World Cup host over Israel controversy

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