Philippines
US defense secretary ‘deeply concerned’ about China’s unwillingness to engage
Beijing hits back at Lloyd Austin, accusing U.S. of destroying stability in Taiwan Strait.
Malaysia
Malaysian farmers reel from dry fields, income loss during heat wave
2023-06-02The El Niño conditions will bring more heat and drier weather from June to October, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department.
Thailand
Thai defense ministry announces plan to slash number of generals, admirals
2023-06-02The proposal comes ahead of a new government potentially headed by opposition party leaders.
Region
Thai police arrest more than 100 in search for illegal immigrants from Myanmar
Arrests follow discovery of house producing weapons for rebels fighting junta across border.
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