Philippines

Analysts: Ex-Philippine President Duterte’s ICC arrest ups stakes for May polls

The upcoming midterm elections have become a political battleground for the influential Duterte and Marcos families, analysts say.

Vanuatu defends passport scheme in face of travel ban reports
Pacific

Vanuatu defends passport scheme in face of travel ban reports

U.S. State Department says Trump administration is reviewing information to determine “who’s allowed into the country.”

Vietnamese in Thailand hope stern US response on Uyghurs might deter deportations
Thailand

Vietnamese in Thailand hope stern US response on Uyghurs might deter deportations

Marco Rubio imposed sanctions on Thai officials involved in deporting 40 Uyghurs to China.

US might not cut pledged Pacific aid, NZ foreign minister says
Pacific

US might not cut pledged Pacific aid, NZ foreign minister says

After talks in Washington, Winston Peters said he was ‘more confident’ that aid meant to counter China might stand.

Report: Rohingya militant groups kill, torture community’s refugees in Bangladesh
Bangladesh

Report: Rohingya militant groups kill, torture community’s refugees in Bangladesh

Their actions – murdering “informants,” forced recruitment and extortion for their cause – may be war crimes, Fortify Rights says.

Vanuatu defends passport scheme in face of travel ban reports
Pacific

Vanuatu defends passport scheme in face of travel ban reports

U.S. State Department says Trump administration is reviewing information to determine “who’s allowed into the country.”

Then-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte attends the 34th ASEAN Summit in Bangkok, June 22, 2019.
Commentaries

The political fallout from a Philippine strongman’s fall

2025-03-19

Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest on ICC warrant spotlights clash between his and the Marcos families’ political dynasties.

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, the head of Bangladesh’s interim government (right), shakes hands with Yao Wen, China’s envoy to the South Asian nation, at the Jamuna State Guest House in Dhaka, March 16, 2025.
Bangladesh

China welcomes Bangladeshi patients as India curtails visas amid rift with Dhaka

2025-03-19

Visas issued by New Delhi to Bangladeshis have dropped from 8,000 a day pre-August to 1,000, one report said.

Cartoons

Mind if we drop in?

Mind if we drop in?

Commentary

Efforts to bring about Ramadan ceasefire fall apart in Thai Deep South

Efforts to bring about Ramadan ceasefire fall apart in Thai Deep South

Cartoons

Hey, neighbor, what happened?

Hey, neighbor, what happened?
Philippine Navy ready to protect upcoming scientific mission in contested waters
South China Sea

Philippine Navy ready to protect upcoming scientific mission in contested waters

Separately, Filipino musicians are planning to play a peace concert in the South China Sea.

Thai immigration department trucks, with windows covered, leave the main immigration detention center in Bangkok, Feb. 27. 2025.
Thailand

Thai delegation heads to China to check on deported Uyghurs

The U.S. has imposed visa sanctions on some Thai officials over the deportations.

Indonesian Army personnel perform during the 79th Indonesian Military Anniversary celebrations at the National Monument (Monas) complex in Jakarta, Oct. 5, 2024.
Indonesia

EXPLAINED: Why proposed revisions to Indonesia’s military law alarm democracy activists

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet reviews an honor guard with Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin in Bangkok, Feb. 7, 2024.
Thailand

Hun Manet warns Thailand following confrontation at disputed ancient temple

North and South Tarawa are seen from the air in the Pacific island nation of Kiribati May 23, 2013.
Pacific

Pacific nation of Kiribati explores deep sea mining deal with China

View older stories »

Video

Villagers helpless as the sea devours their roads and homes

Cartoons

Your flight to Xinjiang is now boarding

Your flight to Xinjiang is now boarding

More news from Asia

RFA logo.png