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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.

Cambodian opposition leader’s brief visit to Malaysia sets off PM Hun Sen
Malaysia

Cambodian opposition leader’s brief visit to Malaysia sets off PM Hun Sen

Malaysia said Sam Rainsy didn’t visit Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during a stopover on his way back to France.

No dialogue between US, China defense chiefs in Singapore
Region

No dialogue between US, China defense chiefs in Singapore

U.S. Defense Secretary Austin called refusal to meet “unfortunate.”

Filipino soldier, militants killed in southern Philippine clash
Philippines

Filipino soldier, militants killed in southern Philippine clash

Slain fighters were part of local Islamic State affiliate Daulah Islamiyah, officials say.

Public hearing in American Samoa underscores opposition to marine sanctuary plan
Pacific

Public hearing in American Samoa underscores opposition to marine sanctuary plan

Fears of tuna cannery job losses and further economic decline in the territory highlighted by residents.

Cambodian opposition leader’s brief visit to Malaysia sets off PM Hun Sen
Malaysia

Cambodian opposition leader’s brief visit to Malaysia sets off PM Hun Sen

Malaysia said Sam Rainsy didn’t visit Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during a stopover on his way back to France.

A man uses an umbrella to shield himself from the heat while walking near the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, June 2, 2023.
Malaysia

Malaysian farmers reel from dry fields, income loss during heat wave

2023-06-02

The El Niño conditions will bring more heat and drier weather from June to October, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department.

Thai Armed Forces chief Gen. Chalermpol Srisawat, (second from left) observes multinational troops after the opening ceremony for the Cobra Gold 2023 exercises at U-Tapao Naval Base in Rayong province, Thailand, Feb. 28, 2023.
Thailand

Thai defense ministry announces plan to slash number of generals, admirals

2023-06-02

The proposal comes ahead of a new government potentially headed by opposition party leaders.

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Indonesia

In Bali, ‘out of control’ tourism encroaches on agrarian, cultural roots

In Bali, ‘out of control’ tourism encroaches on agrarian, cultural roots

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Thai authority plans power shutdown to 2 areas in southeastern Myanmar
Region

Thai authority plans power shutdown to 2 areas in southeastern Myanmar

Electricity is to be shut off to area housing illicit casinos, Mae Sot officials say.

A police officer inspects a motorbike outside the traffic police station in Mae Sot, Thailand, May 25, 2023.
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.

Members of the Philippine Coast Guard wave American, Japanese and Filipino flags during welcome ceremonies for Japanese and American coast guard ships as they dock at Manila’s South Harbor, June 1, 2023.
Philippines

Philippines, Japan, US coast guards kick off first trilateral sea exercises

Made Satri places a basket of yellow rice offerings on a small bamboo shrine at the edge of her rice fields in Tegallalang, Indonesia, May 21, 2023.
Indonesia

In Bali, ‘out of control’ tourism encroaches on agrarian, cultural roots

The Payra thermal plant, seen in this file photo, produces electricity in the Patuakhali district in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh

Heat wave, coal shortages force electricity blackouts in Bangladesh

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As Coldplay fever grips Indonesia, Malaysia, religious right calls to cancel band’s shows

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