Philippines

Impeached Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte says she won’t resign

The ex-ally of President Marcos told reporters that her lawyers were preparing for a legal battle in the Senate.

South China Sea

Vietnam builds islands in South China Sea amid tension, challenges

Experts weigh pros and cons of Hanoi’s ambitious island-building program.

Region

Vietnamese in Thailand wait anxiously after Trump suspends refugee program

Confusion surrounds the scope of the executive order, which will be reviewed in three months.

Philippines

US surveillance plane crashes in southern Philippines

All four on board the Beechcraft King Air 300 aircraft were killed.

Bangladesh

Accusations fly, damage control follows after museum to Bangladesh’s founder wrecked

Interim government first blames ousted PM Sheikh Hasina’s “provocative” remarks; later says will “strongly resist” vandalism of institutions.

South China Sea

Vietnam builds islands in South China Sea amid tension, challenges

Experts weigh pros and cons of Hanoi’s ambitious island-building program.

The Malaysian village that is being swallowed by the sea

Banda Aceh suffered the most in the 2004 tsunami. Can they handle another major disaster?

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